2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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HVA 215 - Refrigerant Technology I Description: Introduction to the refrigeration system. Includes taking necessary readings and measurements as well as opportunities to use evacuation, refrigerant recovery and refrigerant charging equipment.
Credits: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Course Content:
- Refrigeration and oils
- Compressors
- Metering devices
- Mechanical retail refrigeration systems
- Steam systems
- Customer service
Learning Outcomes:
- Investigate principles and applications of refrigeration oils and lubricants. (1)
- Perform a refrigerant leak detection procedure and retrofit. (1, 3)
- Diagram the refrigeration recovery & evacuation equipment. (2,3)
- Describe the types, characteristics and location of the evaporator, compressor, condenser and metering devices. (2,3)
- Explain the operating sequence of mechanical retail refrigeration systems. (4)
- Isolate faults in refrigeration systems and ice machines. (4)
- Perform selected operating procedures on low-pressure steam boilers and systems. (5)
- Participate in service-related field scenarios that promote positive interactions between customers and employers. (6)
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