Also included is a study of the distribution mediums such as duct design and sizing. Offered in the spring semester. Introduction to Air Conditioning 4 Cr. This course is designed to teach the principles of the basic refrigeration cycle, including temperature-pressure relationships, evaporation, condensation, heat transfer, and refrigerants. The identification and use of hand tools, as well as safety principles and practices will be taught.
Practical application is provided through laboratory active ties.
Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course covers the process of identifying tubing and pipe with practical applications in sizing and fitting to different configurations using mechanical fittings, soft soldering, silver brazing and aluminum soldering. Also included are the study of air properties and the instrumentation to meet the environmental needs of structures, residential and commercial, and the factors involved in the calculation of heating and cooling loads. Offered in the spring semester. Commercial Refrigeration 4 Cr.