Course Overview
A well designed refrigeration system depends on the correct selection of equipment for a customer’s needs. The proper mechanical and electrical equipment selection is obtained by performing load calculations. Students will learn to calculate loads for mechanical and electrical equipment as well as design a piping layout for the system.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Calculate Walk in Cooler and Freezer loads:
- Transmission load
- Ventilation load
- Product load
- Miscellaneous load
- Select mechanical components based on load calculations:
- Compressor/condensing unit
- Evaporators
- Fittings
- Expansion valve
- Liquid line solenoid
- Drier assemblies
- Water valves
- Cost analysis of selected equipment
- Select: electrical components based on load calculations:
- Pressure switches
- Defrost timers/termination devices
- Contactor/starter requirements
- Electrical safety controls
- Wire size and circuit protection
- Cost analysis of selected equipment
- Design refrigeration system piping Layout:
- Piping circuit layout for liquid, suction, hot gas lines and drains
Pipe sizing for all lines and drains
- Design report for installation requirements, costs and preventative maintenance
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
Design Refrigeration Systems (HVAC 2110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Certificate Full-time
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Diploma Full-time
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