AIRC 135 Air Conditioning
A study in general service and installation of refrigerated and evaporative air conditioners. Students will learn the refrigeration cycle as applied to air conditioning along with the electrical circuits and controls. Psychometrics of air will be studied along with processes of dehydration and humidification control. Cooling loads will be calculated for proper application of air conditioning
Notes
Program Application Required
AIRC 135Air Conditioning
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I. General Information
Department
Trades and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
7.50 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
80
Semester Contact Hours Lab
80
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Program Application Required
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
A study in general service and installation of refrigerated and evaporative air conditioners. Students will learn the refrigeration cycle as applied to air conditioning along with the electrical circuits and controls. Psychometrics of air will be studied along with processes of dehydration and humidification control. Cooling loads will be calculated for proper application of air conditioning
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the electrical system of a Commercial Refrigeration system.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic components that make up a Commercial refrigeration system.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigerant control devices used in Commercial refrigeration systems.
- Use basic diagnostic procedures on live systems in the lab.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving in diagnosing systems.
- Complete a load calculation for walk-in refrigeration box and size the compressor application.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Indoor Air Quality
Comfort and Psychometrics
Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning
Air Distribution and Balance
Installation
Typical Operating Conditions
Trouble shooting
Electric, Gas, and Oil heat with Electric Air-Conditioning
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual
Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations
Lab handouts per instruction
Required Exams
Successful completion of Lab Tasks
Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments
Successful completion of Text assignments
Successful completion of exams
Attendance
Required Text
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition text Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition lab manual
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual
Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations
Lab handouts per instruction Successful completion of Lab Tasks
Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments
Successful completion of Text assignments
Successful completion of exams
Attendance