HVA120 — Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
This course covers the principles of air conditioning and heat pump systems. Students explore heat transfer concepts, cooling and human comfort conditions. Topics covered include compressors, metering devices, system charging, refrigerant recovery, equipment installation and the refrigeration cycle as it applies to the heat pump system. This course also provides an introduction to troubleshooting procedures for electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems.
Prerequisites: ELE101, HVA101