HVAC 141 - HV AC Systems I

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

3 credits (Fall Semester) Prerequisite: HVAC 101. This course is a logical continuation of HVAC 101. Topics covered will include human comfort, psychometrics, intro-duction to basic air distribution systems, air-flow measure-ment calculations and balance considerations. The course will culminate with the student doing a basic heat load calculation for a residential structure and selecting heating equipment to be installed. Students enrolled in the HVAC program are required to take this class. (Internet course only.) HVAC 231 HV AC Electrical II 3 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: ELEC 100. Areas of study will include basic control circuits, sequency of operation of basic HVAC applications, electric motor theory and specific information on HVAC electrical com-ponent devices. The main focus of this course is the various types of AC electric motors and starting components used by single phase and three-phase motors found in residential and light commercial applications. 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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