ACR0000L

This course is a continuation of the Introduction to HVAC/R and is designed to teach hands-on entry-level job skills. Topics include the refrigeration cycle, heat and its measurement and types, application of latent heat, temperature and its measurement, heat transfer and control, temperature conversion formulas, temperature BTU chart, and piping techniques. Also included are topics that include compressors, condensers, tubing, evaporators, receivers, metering devices, basic cycle controls, refrigerant characteristics, refrigerant oils, basic refrigeration cycle, and personal and industrial safety. Topics include wiring diagram symbols, schematic wiring diagram circuits, schematic wiring diagram exercises, electric meter, alternating current fundamentals, single-phase motor theory, single motor testing, motor protection, troubleshooting, electrical wiring, and electrical components. Students are tasked with building schematics for air conditioning/heating systems and wiring the same systems having only the components of the system as reference.

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