Course Description
The student will identify and describe the design, construction, and controls of home-type refrigeration units. He or she will test and service these units, with emphasis on re-operation of motor compressors, cabinet care and handling, design, and airflow. Basic tools are recommended.
Prerequisite(s)
AIRC 1014 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify refrigeration components
- Troubleshoot various refrigeration components
- Perform leak tests, deep vacuum and triple evacuation
- Identify parts of freezer, both low and very low temperature
- Identify and troubleshoot hot gas and electric defrost systems
- Assemble and/or replace components in refrigeration systems
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective
Topical Outline
1. Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Water Coolers
2. Supermarket & ice cream service
3. Refrigerators & heat reclaim