Course Details

Course Details
Course ID
1155
Course Name
Air Conditioning (Cooling) and All-Weather Systems & Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Contact Hours
46.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology - Emphasis in this textbook is placed on the practical applications of the knowledge and skills technicians need to be productive in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. These texts will be valuable in understanding and maintaining heating and cooling systems. Air Conditioning (Cooling) and All-Weather Systems - This study guide addresses air conditioning as it pertains to cooling and all weather systems. When designing a new heating or cooling system, engineers must consider various factors that will influence the comfort level inside the space. Each component of an air conditioning system must be carefully selected, positioned, installed, adjusted, and maintained to obtain the desired effect.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Air Conditioning (Cooling) and All-Weather Systems: * Comfort, Air Conditioning, and Air Distribution * Operating Conditions and Troubleshooting *Weather Systems * Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology: * Comfort and Psychrometrics * Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning * Air Distribution and Balance * Installation * Controls * Typical Operating Conditions * Troubleshooting * Electric, Gas, and Oil Heat with Electric Air Conditioning * Air Source Heat pumps * Geothermal Heat Pumps
Target Audience
Individuals in the wastewater or drinking water field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through Distance Learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous