AIR 171-172 - Refrigeration I II

Institution:

Virginia Highlands Community College

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Description:

Corequisite for AIR 171: AIR 111 Prerequisite for AIR 172: AIR 171 or instructor approval Corequisite for AIR 172: AIR 112 Introduces basic principles of refrigeration. Includes refrigeration systems, cycles, and use and care of refrigeration tools. Studies shop techniques including soldering, brazing, leak testing, tube testing, tube bending, flaring, and swaging. Analyzes mechanical (vapor compression) systems. Assembles and repairs them including evacuating, charging, testing, and electrical repairs. Introduces advanced troubleshooting and repairs for domestic, commercial and industrial units. Includes medium, low, and ultra low temperature systems of the single and multiple unit types. Includes equipment selection, system balancing, and installation procedures. Lectures 4-6 hours. Laboratory 6-9 hours. Total 10-15 hours per week.

Credits:

6.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.vhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 739-2400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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