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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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HVA 112 - EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep
Description: Preparation for the EPA Section 608 Technician Certificate. Review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. Includes an overview of low GWP refrigerants (A2L and A3 types).
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Course Content:
- Stratospheric ozone depletion
- Global warming potential
- Refrigerant identification and characteristics
- Range of high-pressure refrigerants and oils
- Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act
- Recovery process and devices
- Leak detection
- HVAC equipment safety, proper handling and transport
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the section 608 EPA Regulation. (1,2)
- Describe characteristics of flammable refrigerants. (3,4)
- Practice safety procedures when using HVAC tools and equipment used in recovery, evacuation of refrigerants. (6-8)
- Demonstrate proper procedures to recover, evacuate and charge a refrigeration system. (6-8)
- Operate recovery equipment. (8)
- Interpret written materials about the laws and regulations pertaining to the Clean Air Act. (5)
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