HVA 201 - Refrigerant Certification

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course will instruct the students about the harmful effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone, production limitations and phase-out of CFCs and HCFCs, and recycle, reclaim and recover. The course also prepares students to take EPA national certification exam. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Detail the chemical properties of CFCs and HCFCs; Demonstrate understanding of the Montreal protocol and the regulations established by the international community concerning refrigerants; Demonstrate understanding of the US Clean Air Act and the limits and prohibition of CFCs and HCFCs; Set up record keeping and documentation for refrigerant management program; Demonstrate understanding of how to recover, recycle and reclaim equipment; Demonstrate understanding of how to service refrigeration and air conditioning without venting refrigerant into the atmosphere.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HVA 103

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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