Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, the goal of this two-day Air Conditioning and Refrigeration course is to provide a broad introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including everyday operation & important refrigerant safety practices. The course is a great overview for maintenance technicians, multi-craft tradespeople, building managers, HVAC technicians, or anyone seeking to improve their AC&R operation and maintenance skills.
Description
Students are taught common practices and some "tricks-of-the-trade" for general operation and maintenance of their AC&R systems. They will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning to gain maximum efficiency. The course also covers an introduction to commercial and industrial chillers, regulatory laws and energy conservation. Overall, we will help you get the maximum life out of your Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems while keeping it up and running as efficiently and consistently as possible.
Course Outline
Day One - Discussion Topics
Fundamentals of AC&R
- Air Conditioning versus Refrigeration
- Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Regulation, Codes and Standards
- New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.)
- EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act
- ASHRAE, ASME
- Technician Licensing, Testing and Certification
Compression Refrigeration Cycle
- Saturation, Superheat, and Subcool
- Basic System Design
- Follow-the-Heat™
Refrigerants
- CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics
- Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures
- Refrigerant Safety Including R-410a
Refrigerant Oils
- MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils & Properties
- Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System
Major AC&R System Components
- Evaporator
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Metering (Expansion) Device
Day Two - Discussion Topics
Auxiliary System Components
- Crankcase Heater
- Suction Accumulator
- Receiver
- Filter-Drier
- Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator
- Oil Separator
- Service Valves
- Muffler
- Refrigerant Controls
Refrigeration Systems
- Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Other specialty refrigeration systems
System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
- Service Tools and Equipment
- Manifold Gauge Set
- Recovery Machine
- Vacuum Pump
- Micron Gauge
- Leak Detection Equipment
- Recovering Refrigerant
- Charging the AC&R System
- Diagnosis, Common Failures, and Remedies
- Energy Conservation & Operating Efficiency
EPA 608 Technician Certification Testing
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires anyone who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of appliances containing regulated refrigerants to be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques by passing the EPA 608 Technician Certification Exam.
This course includes the EPA 608 exam and is offered virtually after you complete the training. Upon finishing the standard 2-day course, you’ll receive detailed instructions on how to register for one of the upcoming virtual testing sessions. Please note that taking the exam is optional and not required to successfully complete the 2-day course.
While our training covers material relevant to the EPA 608 exam, it is not designed as a dedicated test-prep course. If you plan to take the exam, we strongly recommend attending both days of training and setting aside time to study in advance. A copy of the EPA 608 study guide will be emailed to you when you register to give you plenty of time to prepare. If you need an additional copy, please email testing@tpctraining.com to request one.
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