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"This course was the most informative I have ever been to."
Dan Legge - Maintenance Manager - Colorcon
" Well presented… A very good experience."
Robert S. Sander - Maintenance Technician - TG Missouri
"This class by far achieved and exceeded my expectations!"
Jason Callis - Facility Manager - Household International
"Instructor is very knowledgeable and put things in terms that
were easy to understand."
Rodney Miller - Maintenance Supervisor - TG Missouri Group
Purpose of Seminar:
Being able to understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your
own air conditioning system is what this course is all about. It is
perfect for the multi-craft maintenance person who is called on to take
care of "everything" in their building or facility. And, because
we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact!
We approach our students as if they were our own employees. We give
them real world, practical knowledge they can use today. And, they are
expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they
have learned. Now, that's "Real World" Training!
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic operation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration
systems in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial
plants and large building facilities. Individuals involved with residential
HVACR systems, and those responsible for upkeep of commercial and mobile
refrigeration units will also find this course extremely valuable. Attendees
come from a wide variety of industries, skill levels, company sizes,
and job titles, so if you're not sure you'll fit in or will benefit
from the class, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest
in air conditioning and refrigeration! People who will benefit from
attending this seminar include….
All maintenance personnel in:
- Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Buildings
- Hospitals
- Waste Water Facilities
- Schools
- Government Buildings
- Research Facilities
- Shopping Centers
- Apartment Buildings
Including:
- All Building Maintenance Personnel
- All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers & Superintendents
- Plant & Facility Managers
- Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
- Apprentice and Experienced HVACR Technicians
- Stationary Engineers
- Refrigeration Technicians
- Energy Management Personnel
- Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Any person needing a basic course in air conditioning & refrigeration
What Will You Learn?
Attendees will learn:
- Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Primary Components
- Refrigerants & Oils, Types and Classifications
- System and Component Measurements
- Safety
- EPA 608 Technician Licensing & Certification
- Commercial and Industrial Chillers
- System Operation
- Maintenance of A/C
- A/C System Diagnostics
- System Servicing & Troubleshooting Checklists
- Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
- Regulatory Considerations - EPA Section 608
Training Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate
and .8 Continuing Education Units for each day attended (1.6 credits
for 2 days), indicating that the student has learned to:
(after Day 1)
- Understand the fundamentals of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Identify components in AC&R systems and know what they do
- Know the differences, types, and classifications of Refrigerants
& Oils
- Accurately read systems & component measurements
- Understand air properties and understand how they affect the AC&R
system
- Work safely with AC&R systems
- Understand what licensing and certification is required/not required
(after Day 2)
- Operate an AC&R system from top to bottom
- Conduct preventative and repair maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot and service AC&R systems
- Understand the role of energy conservation &peak operating efficiency
- Understand regulatory considerations
- Be EPA 608 compliant in handling refrigerants (must pass the optional
EPA 608 Technician Licensing Certification exam at the end of Day
2)
Course Outline / Agenda
Designed specifically for building, plant and facility maintenance
& energy management, this course is designed for anyone who needs
to understand basic operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of air
conditioning and refrigeration systems ( AC&R ) in order to improve
efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building
facilities. Students can attend one, or both days of this two day seminar.
DAY 1 DISCUSSION TOPICS
PRINCIPLES, COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
In Day 1 of this seminar students are provided a broad introduction
to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - a great training overview for
apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers,
or anyone who wants to understand the general principles and concepts
of A/C and Refrigeration. In addition to understanding these general
principles, students will learn about the primary components and accessories
used in air conditioning & refrigeration systems, how they work,
and where and how these components and accessories are used in HVAC&R
systems. Providing the student a well-rounded introduction to Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration is the goal for Day 1. Discussions about refrigerants
& oils, and accompanying regulatory laws will also be included in
this first day.
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning versus Refrigeration
- Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Types of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
Regulation, Codes, and Standards
- New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.)
- EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 Regulations
- ASHRAE, ASME
- Technician Licensing, Testing and Certification
Compression Refrigeration Cycle
- Basic System Design
- Follow-the-Heat TM
Refrigerants
- CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics
- Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures
- Refrigerant Safety
- Working with New Blends Including R-410a Refrigerant
- EPA 608 Significant New Alternative Policy
Refrigerant Oils
- MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils
- Oil Properties
- Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System
Major AC&R System Components
- Evaporator
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Metering (Expansion) Device
DAY 2 DISCUSSION TOPICS
TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE & OPERATING
EFFICIENCY
Students that have attended Day 1, or already have a good understanding
of A/C and Refrigeration components and systems, will enjoy this second
day as they are taught common practices (and some "tricks-of-the-trade")
for general operation and maintenance of their A/C and Refrigeration
systems. Achieving maximum performance for energy efficiency of your
air conditioning & refrigeration system is the aim of Day 2. To
achieve this, students will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing,
system diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques, and fine tuning to gain
maximum efficiency. An introduction to commercial and industrial chillers
will be covered in Day 2 of this seminar, as well as regulatory laws
and energy conservation.
Auxiliary System Components
- Crankcase Heater
- Suction Accumulator
- Receiver
- Filter-Drier
- Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator
- Oil Separator
- Service Valves
- Muffler
- Refrigerant Controls, and More...
Electrical Control Circuit Fundamentals for AC&R
- Electrical Controls and Components
- Relays and Contactors
- Thermostats
Refrigeration Systems
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Ice Machines
- Other specialty refrigeration systems
System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
- Service Tools and Equipment
- Manifold Gauge Set
- Recovery Machine
- Vacuum Pump
- Micron Gauge
- Leak Detection Equipment
- Recovering Refrigerant
- Charging the AC&R System
- Troubleshooting AC&R System Problems
- Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
Air Handling Systems
- Psychrometrics - the Study of Air
- Fans and Filters
- System Maintenance
Heat Pumps and Chillers
- Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps
- Heat Pump Operation and Troubleshooting
- Chilled Water System Design and Operation
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all air conditioning
& refrigeration presentation material covered in the class
• AnswerMan HVAC&R Pocket Reference Manual
• Personalized Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Training Certificate
with .8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended
(1.6 for both days), approved by the MTAA and ACE
• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific
questions about your your own a/c, chiller or hvac&r equipment.
CEUs, Testing & College Credit
CEUs
After completion of the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration class,
students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 0.8 CEUs (Continuing
Education Units) for each day of training approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas and The
American Council on Education.
| Day 1 |
0.8 CEUs |
| Day 2 |
0.8 CEUs |
| Both Days |
1.6 CEUs |
College Credit Recommendations
This course qualifies for 1 hour of college
credit recommendation by the American Council on Education. Those
seeking college credit recommendations must attend both days of this
course and successfully pass the MTAA Certification test. Transcripts
are available through American Trainco.
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