Course Description
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Agenda
Designed specifically for building, plant and facility maintenance & energy management, this course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems ( AC&R ) in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities.
PRINCIPLES, COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
This seminar students are provided a broad introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - a great training overview for apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers, or anyone who wants to understand the general principles and concepts of A/C and Refrigeration. In addition to understanding these general principles, students will learn about the primary components and accessories used in air conditioning & refrigeration systems, how they work, and where and how these components and accessories are used in HVAC&R systems. Providing the student a well-rounded introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the goal for Discussions about refrigerants & oils, and accompanying regulatory laws will also be included.
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning versus Refrigeration
- Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Types of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
Regulation, Codes, and Standards
- New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.)
- EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 Regulations
- ASHRAE, ASME
- Technician Licensing, Testing and Certification
Compression Refrigeration Cycle
- Basic System Design
- Follow-the-Heat TM
Refrigerants
- CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics
- Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures
- Refrigerant Safety
- Working with New Blends Including R-410a Refrigerant
- EPA 608 Significant New Alternative Policy
Refrigerant Oils
- MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils
- Oil Properties
- Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System
Major AC&R System Components
- Evaporator
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Metering (Expansion) Device
TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE & OPERATING EFFICIENCY
Students that have a good understanding of A/C and Refrigeration components and systems are taught common practices (and some "tricks-of-the-trade") for general operation and maintenance of their A/C and Refrigeration systems. Achieving maximum performance for energy efficiency of your air conditioning & refrigeration system is the aim of to achieve this, students will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques, and fine tuning to gain maximum efficiency. An introduction to commercial and industrial chillers will be covered in as well as regulatory laws and energy conservation.
Auxiliary System Components
- Crankcase Heater
- Suction Accumulator
- Receiver
- Filter-Drier
- Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator
- Oil Separator
- Service Valves
- Muffler
- Refrigerant Controls, and More...
Electrical Control Circuit Fundamentals for AC&R
Electrical Controls and Components
Relays and Contactors
Thermostats
Refrigeration Systems
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Ice Machines
- Other specialty refrigeration systems
System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
- Service Tools and Equipment
- Manifold Gauge Set
- Recovery Machine
- Vacuum Pump
- Micron Gauge
- Leak Detection Equipment
- Recovering Refrigerant
- Charging the AC&R System
- Troubleshooting AC&R System Problems
- Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
Air Handling Systems
- Psychrometrics - the Study of Air
- Fans and Filters
- System Maintenance
Heat Pumps and Chillers
- Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps
- Heat Pump Operation and Troubleshooting
- Chilled Water System Design and Operation
FREE EPA 608 TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TESTING
(at the end of day 2 only - optional)
Audience
This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities. Individuals involved with residential HVACR systems, and those responsible for upkeep of commercial and mobile refrigeration units will also find this course extremely valuable. Attendees come from a wide variety of industries, skill levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not sure you'll fit in or will benefit from the class, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest in air conditioning and refrigeration! People who will benefit from attending this seminar include...
All maintenance personnel in:
- Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Buildings
- Hospitals
- Waste Water Facilities
- Schools
- Government Buildings
- Research Facilities
- Shopping Centers
- Apartment Buildings
Including:
- All Building Maintenance Personnel
- All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers & Superintendents
- Plant & Facility Managers
- Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
- Apprentice and Experienced HVACR Technicians
- Stationary Engineers
- Refrigeration Technicians
- Energy Management Personnel
- Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Any person needing a basic course in air conditioning & refrigeration