2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

HVA 114 - Advanced Refrigeration


Description: Focuses on refrigeration systems in residential and commercial settings. Includes system components, metering devices, and best practices for refrigerant handling, including low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant options.

Prerequisites: Program Admission.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Refrigeration system components
  2. Retail refrigeration equipment
  3. Metering devices in refrigeration
  4. Low - GWP Refrigerants
  5. Techniques for handling refrigerants
  6. Industry regulations & standards

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze refrigeration system components and their functions to optimize performance and efficiency. (1,2)
  2. Demonstrate techniques for charging, evacuating, and recovering refrigerants in while in compliance with industry standards.(1-5)
  3. Evaluate the impact of low-GWP refrigerants on system performance and environmental sustainability. (1-4)
  4. Interpret EPA regulations and standards to ensure compliance in refrigeration practices.(6)
  5. Select appropriate metering devices for various refrigeration applications to enhance system efficiency. (1,2)