Standard

Rev. 03/30/04

ACT 206 – Air Distribution Systems for Residential Air Conditioning

Course Description

Continues development of air systems concepts, theories, and skills. Emphasis will be placed on test and balance techniques and fan laws. Topics include: test and balance techniques, fan laws, and safety.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Test and Balance Techniques

Class

3

Fan Laws

D. Lab

2

Safety

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

4

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

ACT 102

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.
TEST AND BALANCE TECHNIQUES

14

10

0

Theory

Discuss the thermometer-based airflow balancing technique.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the measured-air velocity balancing technique.

 

 

 

Application

Test and balance the air distribution system in a sample residence.

 

 

 

FAN LAWS

14

8

0

Theory

Discuss the three basic fan laws and how they relate to air volume, static pressure, and horsepower.

 

 

 

Application

Determine design conditions on a sample residence by using an air balance equipment performance report sheet.

 

 

 

SAFETY

2

2

0

Theory

Discuss the safety hazards involved in working with air distribution equipment.

 

 

 

Application

Complete a safety checklist on a sample residential system.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Althouse, A. D., et al. (1988). Modern refrigeration & air conditioning. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox. http://www.goodheartwillcox.com.

Haines, R. (1987). Control systems for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). New York: Van Nos Reinhold.

Herman, S. L., & Sparkman, B. L. (1986). Electricity & controls for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Langley, B. C. (1985). Control systems for air conditioning & refrigeration. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1986). Cooling systems troubleshooting handbook. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1988). Electric controls for refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Long, W. (1985). Refrigeration & air conditioning: Operation & analysis servicing. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Miles, L. (1987). Refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Miller, R. (1983). Refrigeration and air conditioning technology. New York: Bennett Il.

Miller, R. (1988). Electricity for heating, air conditioning & refrigeration. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. http://www.harcourt.com/.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula:  Basic Communication Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Prasad, M. (1983). Refrigeration & air conditioning. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern, Ltd. http://www.wiley.com/.

Rudman, J. (1991). Air conditioning, heating & refrigeration mechanic. Syosset, NY: National Learning.

Smith, R. E. (1987). Electricity for refrigeration, heating & air conditioning. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Swenson, S. D. (1990). Troubleshooting & servicing air conditioning equipment. Troy, MI: Busn News.

Terminology of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration. (1986). Atlanta: American Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Engineering.

Whitman, W., & Johnson, W. (1991). Refrigeration & air conditioning technology (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.