HVAC 251 - HV AC Refrigeration I

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

3 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: HVAC 141. This course provides an introduction to the mechanical compression refrigeration cycle and the necessary compo-nents. Students will be introduced to the common terms and definitions of the cycle as well as what, when and where to measure temperatures and pressures for diagnos-tics. An in-depth discussion of the four major components i.e.; Compressor, Condenser, Metering Device and Evapo-rator will conclude with all of them working together in a hypothetical system moving heat energy. Students enrolled in the HVAC program are required to take this course. (Internet course only.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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