Course Description
The student will describe the fundamentals of refrigeration and refrigeration theory which will include various condensers, evaporators, compressors, and related components. The student will learn basic service and installation practices. They will learn and demonstrate understanding of system optional pressures, temperatures and conditions.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Name basic refrigeration components and their function
- Familiarity and proficiency with manifold gauge set
- Determine saturation temperatures and pressur
- Calculate superheat, sub-cooling and condenser split values
- Evacuate and recover refrigerant
- Prepare for and complete the US EPA Section 608 exam
- Familiarity with general safety practices
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective
Topical Outline
1. Alternative refrigerants
2. Soldering & brazing
3. Water coolers
4. RSES supermarket service/meat storage & RSES ice cream dispenser
5. Residential service
6. RV refrigerators