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Master
Course Outline
EST 110
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical Equipment
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| Credits: 6 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 70
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:50
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Mechanical equipment used in the refrigeration and air conditioning trade and practice on proper troubleshooting and repair methods are covered. Proper application and repair of evaporators, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, and special components will be analyzed. Prerequisite: EST 100 or 101; or instructor permission. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Ability to determine evaporator pressure, the evaporating refrigerant temperature and the amount of evaporator superheat, and the approximate pressure for three common refrigerants
Identify and explain the operation of different types of evaporators
Determine condenser pressure, temperature, superheat and subcooling
Identify and explain the operation of different types of condensers
Identify five types of compressors
Determine suction pressure, discharge pressure, compression ratio, suction superheat, discharge temperature, crankcase oil temperature, operating voltage and amperage, and whether the compressor is performing normally
Identify three of the most popular expansion devices
Measure and adjust TXV superheat
Describe system effects of adjustment to TXV superheat
Calibrate system charge by fixed bore metering device superheat
Distinguish between mechanical and electrical controls
Explain the basic function of a mechanical control
Describe various refrigeration accessories
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Course Topics
Evaporators
Condensers
Compressors
Expansion devices
Special components
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Syllabi
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Quarter
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Item
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Instructor |
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| EST 110 |
Winter 2013 |
0925 |
Michael Houdak |
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| EST 110 |
Winter 2013 |
8240 |
Chet Mills |
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| EST 110 |
Winter 2012 |
0925 |
Michael Houdak |
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| EST 110 |
Winter 2012 |
9722 |
Timothy Ault |
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| EST 110 |
Summer 2011 |
8240 |
Chet Mills |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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