HVC 10200 Residential Refrigeration and AC Systems

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
Offered: W
This course focuses on refrigerant side diagnostics and system charging as related to domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Develops an understanding involving the essential of construction of complete refrigeration systems. Students will pipe, wire, charge and diagnose working refrigeration systems in the lab. Students will undercharge, overcharge, and correctly charge these systems. They will practice brazing while purging with nitrogen, system wiring, refrigerant recovery, system evacuation and basic sheet metal fabrication. Students will study various types of compressors, metering devices and learn how to diagnose reasons for failure. Prerequisite: HVC 10100.