Introduction to Refrigeration, Ducting and Ventilation Systems
This is a State Board-approved online continuing education course for HVAC/R Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama. This online interactive video course presents the principles and theory of refrigeration, its basic components, and an overview of its installation and maintenance procedures. In addition, this course provides key knowledge information on ducts and ventilation systems as well as a brief guidance on air cleaners for residential use.
Part I of the course introduces the stages of heat theory, and the principals involved in heat transfer. It also describes how to recognize refrigeration system components along with their application. Finally, it explains how to recognize the characteristics and procedures required to service and troubleshoot refrigeration system equipment.
Part II of this course presents the types of duct systems, duct system construction, and how duct systems are sized. It also describes how duct systems are balanced, the two types of ventilation systems, and the tools and materials used to evaluate system operation.
This online interactive presentation is intended primarily for HVAC/R contractors, conditioned air contractors, residential contractors, designers and other technical personnel interested in learning more about the essentials of HVAC systems as detailed in this outline.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide HVAC/R Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama with the following specific knowledge and skills:
Learning Objectives of Part I:
- Familiarizing with the principles of heating and refrigeration
- Learning about the components of mechanical refrigeration systems
- Identifying the different types of refrigerants
- Stating the safety precautions associated with refrigerants
- Knowing the different types of refrigerant equipment and their installation procedures
- Understanding the maintenance, service, and repair procedures associated with refrigerant equipment
- Gaining an overview of the purpose and use of logs
Learning Objectives of Part II:
- Familiarizing with the different types of duct systems
- Learning about duct system construction and the different materials used
- Understanding the procedures for sizing and balancing duct systems
- Learning about the different types of ventilation systems
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