Residential HVA&Heat Pump (HVA 0230)

Term: 2020-2021 Fall Semester

Faculty

Mr. Chris D. BrueggemanShow MyInfo popup for Mr. Chris D. Brueggeman

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/16/2020) Location: MAIN COOK C203

Description

HVA0230 Residential HVAC and Heat Pumps
Introduction to heat pumps, including various types, specific
components, basic operation and common problems. Both
major types of refrigerants are used in the shop equipment.
This provides each student with exposure to the current
refrigerant and the newer non-ozone depleting refrigerant.
Students are able to service an air conditioner and heat pump,
troubleshoot the reversing valve and evaluate various defrost
systems of a heat pump. Electric and gas furnaces are also
covered. The prominent gas flame ignition devices and the
various methods used to operate a gas furnace will be
covered along with the different equipment fuel efficiencies.
Proper flue gas venting is also covered, primarily categories I
and IV. Six credit hours