Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. This course covers the installation of the proper air conditioning system, duct systems, and controls to economically meet the comfort needs of the consumer. Lab activities allow the students hands-on experience in the selection and installation of residential and commercial air conditioning systems. Also the course covers selection of proper thermal and acoustic insulations. This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in HVAC systems.
Emphasis is placed on the skills required to fabricate duct work.
This course introduces the principles of operation of conventional residential heating and cooling systems such as window, split and package units. Topics include heating and cooling load estimation, basic psychometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system performance. This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort systems. This course covers the maintenance of HVAC equipment. Topics include safety aspects, service procedures, testing, balancing, system clean up, airflow measurements and preventive maintenance.