Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Refrigeration Technology
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Prepares students as multi-level service technicians in the refrigeration field. Covers basic refrigeration system design and the components for various domestic, residential, and light commercial systems. Discusses refrigeration system tools, materials, and instruments. Also covers advanced electrical wiring, refrigeration characteristics, charging, evacuation, dehydration, and refrigerant recovery. Course work includes hands-on wiring and circuit troubleshooting related to both mechanical and electrical components. The EPA Section 608 Technician Certification test in refrigerant reclamation is given at the conclusion of the semester.
Pre-requisites
ENT-103, ENT-105, or Instructor permission
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No