ID1104: HVAC

After completing this course students should be able to; 1. Explain the principles of the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. 2. Describe air-conditioning components and operating principles. 3. Identify and explain the three methods of heat transfer and how heat energy is measured. 4. Describe the purpose and operation of heating system components. 5. Explain the operation of rotary piston air compressors. 6. Explain the operating principles of a cycling clutch orifice tube (CCOT) air-conditioning system. 7. Explain the operating principles of a thermal expansion valve (TXV) air-conditioning system. 8. Identify and explain the difference between an accumulator and a receiver/filter/drier. 9. Explain the purpose of refrigerant and the refrigerant classification system. 10. Identify the purpose and explain the function of refrigerant oil. 11. Describe the principles of the air-conditioning service process. 12. Discuss air conditioner capacity and why it is important to determine the proper charge. 13. Explain the process of performance testing the air-conditioning system. 14. Explain the purpose and methods of leak testing.