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Course Listings 2017-2018 226 HVA103LL 1 Credit 3 Periods Refrigeration Applications and Components II Lab Pressure-enthalpy evaluation of operating systems from a simple saturated cycle to actual operating conditions. System performance evaluation including evaporator superheat, adjustments of suction pressure regulators and compressor crankcase pressure regulator, and evaluation of refrigerant piping. Prerequisites: HVA101. Corequisites: HVA103. HVA104 3 Credits 3 Periods EPA Section 608 Technician Preparation & Certification Laws, standards and procedures for the preparation to complete the certification for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SECTION 608 - stationary equipment. Core certification requirements for Type I Technicians, Type II Technicians, Type III Technicians, and Universal Technicians. Type I Technician - primarily works on small appliances. Type II Technician - primarily works on appliances/equipment using high and very high pressure refrigerant. Type III Technician - primarily works on appliances/equipment using a low pressure refrigerant. Universal Technician - for servicing all appliances. Prerequisites: None HVA105 3 Credits 3 Periods Electricity for Industry Electricity related to industrial applications. Operation of and safety protocols for the use of electrical meters. Electrical loads calculations and evaluation of electro-mechanical power sources. Single-phase motors, motor resistance and motor terminals. Function of electro-magnetic solenoids and transformers. National Electric Code. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA105LL or permission of instructor. HVA105LL 1 Credit 3 Periods Electricity for Industry Lab Diagramming and assembling series circuits, parallel circuits and wiring relays, thermostats, switches and lights. Electrical readings on compressors. Emphasis on safety. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA105 or permission of instructor. HVA112 3 Credits 3 Periods Heating and Air Conditioning Types and styles of cooling equipment and duct systems. Methods of supplying air to spaces for heating and cooling. Human comfort factors related to heating and cooling. Psychrometric terminology and applications. Operation, control, and metering devices for heat pumps and package air conditioning systems. Basic heating and ventilating equipment including performance measurement of heating and combustion equipment. Procedures used with DX cooling and gas-fired and electric heating equipment. Troubleshooting techniques, local gas and electric codes, and safety precautions. Prerequisites: HVA/ELC/FAC105. Corequisites: HVA112LL. HVA112LL 1 Credit 3 Periods Heating and Air Conditioning Lab Application of routine procedures related to heating and air conditioning. Includes identification of air conditioning and heating system components, evaluation of energy balance, identification of electrical malfunctions, and proper refrigerant handling procedures. Emphasis on safety. Prerequisites: HVA/ELC/FAC105. Corequisites: HVA112. HVA143 3 Credits 3 Periods Load Calculation and Duct Design Heat transmission factors calculations for specific types and combinations of construction materials. Application of design factors for cooling and heating load determination. Methods for residential applications. Design of residential and light commercial ducting systems. Calculation of duct size for constant and variable air flow, system operating characteristics and air measuring devices. Protocols to test, adjust, and balance an air distribution system. Prerequisites: None.

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