RFAC 140 - Commercial Refrigeration Prin

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This introductory course emphasizes equipment related to commercial refrigeration systems. Topics covered include pressure/enthalpy diagrams, heat load, compressors, condensers, cooling towers, water treatment, water devices, evaporators, electric motors, defrost methods, meat cooling, beverage cooling, ice machines, ice cream dispensers, and bulk milk cooling.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Understand and discuss fundamental refrigeration principles, including trade tools, gas laws, pressure/temperature relationship, heat transfer, refrigerants, compression cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigeration oils, desiccants and driers, evacuation, and safe handling of refrigerants.
Demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of the refrigeration system, including skills in servicing, analyzing, problem solving, and pertinent safety practices.
Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment and specific topics associated with commercial refrigeration systems.