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HVAC 1069 - Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course covers alternate systems used to heat and cool a residence. Topics covered include installation, function, performance, and limitations of these systems. Students will perform basic tests on heating and cooling systems and controls. Commercial chiller and heat pump operations will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): HVAC 1042  or instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Four-way valve operations
  2. Heat sources for winter operations
  3. Reverse cycle refrigeration systems

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. identify the various heat sources for heat pumps.
  2. explain the functions of a four-way valve.
  3. describe a reverse-cycle of a heat pump
  4. demonstrate safety procedures.
  5. describe cooling towers.
  6. describe electric heat.
  7. explain troubleshooting and maintenance of chillers.
  8. identify chillers used in centralized cooling.
  9. identify unsafe practices.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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