AIRC 1080 Syllabus

Subject Code

AIRC

Course Number

1080

Course Title

Heat Pumps and Related Systems

Prerequisites

AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-3-4)

Course Description

This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Installation Procedures
   Order        Description

1             Discuss heat pump theory.

2             Identify and discuss the types of heat pumps used in the industry.

3             Identify the reversing valve on a heat pump and explain its purpose.

4             Properly evacuate and charge a heat pump system with the correct amount of refrigerant.

5             Identify and explain components found in heat pumps.

6             Discuss heat pump thermostats and how they differ from conventional thermostats.

 

Servicing Procedures
   Order        Description

1             Install an electric furnace with a capacity of 150,000 BTU or less.

2             Remove or replace an electric furnace with a capacity of 150,000 BTU or less.

3             Install heating blowers.

4             Install insulating materials on ducts.

5             Connect heating outlets on ducts.

6             Lubricate heating blowers.

 

Electrical Components
   Order        Description

1             Identify and explain the various electrical components in the heat pump cycle.

2             Install a humidistat.

3             Install a relay.

4             Install a safety control.

      5             Install a starting or running capacitor.

 

Geothermal Ground Source Energy Supplies
   Order        Description

1             Discuss the theory of geothermal ground sourcing energy supplies.

2             Identify and explain the various components associated with this application.

 

   Order        Description

1             Discuss the theory of dual fuels.

2             Identify and explain the various components associated with this application.

 

Valves
   Order        Description

1             Identify and explain the purpose of TX, reversing, and check valves in the heat pump cycle.

 

Troubleshooting Techniques
   Order        Description

1             Measure airflow or pressure with manometers.

2             Measure airflow with anemometers.

3             Measure airflow with velometers.

4             Discuss removal of asbestos insulation on ducts or pipes.

5             Discuss the inspection and cleaning of ducts.

6             Discuss problems related to condenser malfunctions.

7             Discuss problems related to evaporator malfunctions.

8             Isolate heat pump malfunctions.

9             Remove or install crankcase oil heaters.

10            Remove or install heat pump components.

11            Remove or install heat pumps.

12            Discuss removal or installation of pumps.

13            Discuss cleaning of water-cooled condensers.

 

Safety
   Order        Description

1             Discuss the safety concerns that the technician will adhere to while working on electric 
    heating systems.