EST 225 - Commercial Air Conditioning Systems

Credits: 4
LEC hours per week: 2
LAB hours per week: 4
This course explores commercial air conditioning systems. Topics will include high-pressure and absorption chillers. Cooling towers, pumps, package rooftop units, variable refrigerant flow, and variable air volume systems will also be covered. Training will focus on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems and components.
Course Outcomes:

Digital Multi-Meter Use
Programmable Logic Controllers
Motors
Pump applications and selection
Piping systems (e.g. valves)
Fuses
Sensors and related instrumentation
Tanks
AC and DC wiring
Industrial Maintenance
Standard Operating Procedure development
Lesson Planning
Safety

Course Topics:

High pressure and absorption air conditioning chillers
Cooling towers and pumps
Operation and maintenance of chilled water air conditioning systems
Commercial package rooftop, variable refrigerant flow, and variable volume systems
Perform commercial air conditioner chiller maintenance and repair on operating system