RFAC 270 - Refrigeration/AC Sys Operation Lab

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 9

Prerequisite(s): RFAC 120 or RFAC 220 or permission of the instructor
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses on the development of knowledge and hands-on skills in the installation and servicing of a wide variety of air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment and systems. Pertinent safety practices are also covered. Students acquire in-depth experiences in troubleshooting, analyzing, and repairing actual air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in the laboratory and in the field. Cross listed with RFAC 170.

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.
Understand the basic electricity knowledge necessary for HVAC mechanics.
The service-learning outcomes are based on applying course concepts to real-world experience. This activity will be mutually beneficial to both the community and the student and will align with the course objectives