The student will describe the various systems components and their uses. He or she will explain the function of flow controls, defrost systems, receivers, water and electric valves, and related controls and will apply this information to analyze and service commercial refrigeration systems which include food lockers and over-the-road equipment. This will include complete installation procedures and insulation of fixtures. Basic tools are recommended.
AIRC 1014 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Test evaporator function
- Evaluate evaporator operation and load
- Test multiple evaporator circuit with either EPR’s, independent TXV’s, etc.
- Evaluate various compressors and compressor performance
- Evaluate various compressors and compressor performance
- Change and/or adjust a TXV valve
- Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical operation
- Properly braze and/or solder joints
- RACT - Refrigeration and air conditioning technology
- ESCO – Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 certification testing
- Radiant floor heating
- Steam heating
- Solar heating and alternative fuels
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
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- Counseling and referral services
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- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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