ET 402 - HVAC Controls

Institution:

Bramson ORT College (Closed)

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Description:

45 Class Hours HVAC CONTROLS course is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC Electrical/Electronic and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings. It provides a comprehensive overview of basic electrical fundamentals, wiring, motors, electronic devices and systems, and controls found in HVAC equipment. Emphasis is placed in the following areas; safety; tools for HVAC technicians; fundamentals of electricity and electrical meters; series circuits; parallel and series-parallel circuits; magnetic theory; fundamentals of AC electricity; transformers, three-phase, and single-phase voltage; symbols and diagrams for HVAC and refrigeration systems; relays, contractors, and solenoids; single-phase open motors; single-phase hermetic compressors; three-phase open motors and three-phase hermetic compressors; motor starters and over-current controls; thermostats and heating controls; pressure controls, timer controls, and other controls; electronic devices for HVAC systems; electrical control of heating and air-conditioning systems; electrical control of heat pump and refrigeration systems; and direct digital control systems. This course is essential for all HVAC service technicians, contractors, and HVAC installers. The English as a Second Language (ESL) course sequence provides instruction in the English language for the student whose rst language is not English. These courses are designed to meet the needs of students with limited English language pro ciency. Admission to each level is determined through placement examination. Students are required to complete the ESL sequence from the point of initial placement. Each level includes a comprehensive academically oriented curriculum in reading, writing, listening, speaking skills, and basic vocabulary. Audio-videotape materials, software, and Internet resources are incorporated into courses at all levels.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.facebook.com/BramsonORTCollege/

Phone Number:

(718) 261-5800

Calendar System:

Semester

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