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227 FAC186 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 5 Periods Electro-Mechanical Devices Concepts, principles, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices. Mechanical alignment of shafts, pillow blocks, gears, and couplers on mechanical equipment. Bearings removal and installation. Installation and troubleshooting of pump seals. Vernier calipers, micrometers, tachometers. Use and operation of air flow hoods for air balancing. Belt drive systems and set up and operation of variable f requency drives. Cooling tower water treatment controls and chemical additives. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HVA130 or permission of Department. FAC210 Lec + Lab 4 Credits 6 Periods Facilities Air Conditioning Systems Fundamental principles of air conditioning including all-air, all-water (hydronic) and air-water combination systems. Overview of the physical principles, including air distribution systems and heating and cooling load calculation. System components and application theory for boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, and cooling towers. Theory and application of central air conditioning systems, air cleaning and humidification devices, pressure boosting, heat storage, expansion and pressurization equipment. Properties of water, pressure distribution in hydronic systems, flow in pipes, pressure drop/head loss, pump applications and pressurization of open and closed hydronic systems. Fundamentals of low and high temperature water systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HVA130 or permission of Department. Cross-References: HVA210. FAC220 Lec + Lab 4 Credits 6 Periods Controls and Instrumentation Control theory and terminology, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic control devices, flow control devices, elementary and advanced control systems. Electric and electronic control systems, programmable logic controls, and facilities management systems. Process and terms used in instrumentation, methods of heat transfer, calculations for heat temperature, and heat transfer. Measuring and calculating pressure, fluid flow, measuring humidity, control action, and instrumentation symbols. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FAC/HVA210 or permission of Department. FAC231 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 5 Periods Codes Local codes, Federal Housing Administration and Urban Development standards. Acceptable building practices based on the Uniform Building Code, National Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Impact of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on new and existing facilities. Cross-References: HVA231. Prerequisites: None. FAC235 Lec + Lab 4 Credits 6 Periods Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance Specific types of duct distribution systems, fans, coil types and applications. Characteristics of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) piping systems. Specific types of pumps and applications. Air and water flow measuring and control devices. Collection and analysis of data specific to air handling systems. Principles of fluid dynamics, thermal loading factors, system design, and component performance. Test and balance plans for air and water systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FAC/HVA210. FAC240 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 3 Periods Fire Protection Systems Building occupant safety requirements including industry standards, regulations, building codes, fire codes and life safety codes. Fundamentals of fire protection system operation, inspection and maintenance. Principles of life safety systems including fire door and walls, smoke control systems, and exit components. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OSH106AC. Cross-References: OSH240. Course Listings 2021-2022