Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0245
Organization's ID:
HV203
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (150 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Fundamentals Of Refrigeration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover the concepts and procedures involved in the process of cooling. Equipment, function, installation, troubleshooting techniques, and safety precautions are included. Students prepare for the EPA 608 exam.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the basic vapor-compression refrigeration cycle
  • State ways air is conditioned for cooling
  • List the components that make up a vapor compression refrigeration system
  • Identify other tools and equipment
  • Install air conditioning components
  • Detect leaks within the piping system
  • Practice safety
  • Review for EPA 608 Type II exam
  • Describe the function of a compression
  • List different types of compression
  • Describe a metering device
  • Describe different types of condensers
  • Describe different types of evaporator coils
  • Troubleshoot
  • Prepare for the EPA 608 certification

General Topics:

  • Refrigeration and refrigerants
  • System evacuation
  • Refrigerant and oil chemistry and management system charging
  • Calibrating instruments
  • EPA Type I
  • Evaporators and the refrigeration system
  • Condensers
  • Compressors
  • Expansion devices
  • Special refrigeration systems components
  • Application of refrigeration systems
  • Commercial ice makers
  • Special refrigeration applications
  • Troubleshooting and typical operating conditions for commercial refrigeration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials