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Aug 24, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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HVA 245 - Chiller Systems
Description: Examine chiller types and applications, variable frequency drives, controls, refrigerant handling, troubleshooting, and maintenance efficiency, with a focus on regulatory standards and safety.
Prerequisites: Program Admission.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
Course Content:
- Chiller types & applications
- Variable frequency drives
- Controls & Automation
- Refrigerant charging & handling
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Maintenance efficiency
- Regulatory standards & safety
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the components and functions of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers. (1)
- Integrate variable frequency drives (VFD) with chiller systems for enhanced performance. (2,6)
- Implement building management systems (BMS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) for system control. (3,6)
- Demonstrate charging, leak detection, and recovery procedures for refrigerants in chiller systems. (4,5,7)
- Troubleshoot chiller systems using fault simulations to enhance diagnostic skills. (5,6,7)
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