AIRC 1090 Syllabus

Subject Code

AIRC

Course Number

1090

Course Title

Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

Prerequisites

AIRC 1020, AIRC 1050

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-3-4)

Course Description

This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety. Student must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Troubleshooting Techniques
     Order            Description

1                Demonstrate proper troubleshooting techniques.

2                Isolate compressor malfunctions.

3                Perform pre-seasonal startups.

 

Electrical Controls
     Order            Description

1                Isolate electrical malfunctions.

2                Isolate air flow problems.

 

Air Flow
     Order            Description

1                Isolate air flow problems.

 

The Refrigeration Cycle
     Order            Description

1                Isolate refrigeration malfunctions.


Electrical Servicing Procedures
     Order            Description

1                Perform a voltage drop test on an air conditioning system.

2                Service various cooling systems.

3                Service condensate drain systems.

4                Use P-T charts or manufacturer’s charts to charge an air conditioning system.

 

Safety
     Order            Description

1               Identify and discuss the safety hazards the technician may encounter in
   troubleshooting and servicing air conditioning systems