Air Conditioning Fundamentals – 2: Basic Sturcture of Matter

Air Conditioning Fundamentals

2: Basic Structure of Matter

This two-hour course is an introduction to the basic structure of matter, the various states of matter and the concept of chemical compounds, the behavior of matter under different conditions.

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define the basic structure of matter.
2. Describe the fundamental structure of an element and a molecule.
3. Describe the fundamental structure of a compound.
4. List some examples of chemical compounds.
5. Describe the complex molecular makeup of different refrigerants and how it affects the    behavior of the refrigerant.
6. Explain how the motion of molecules of any material is affected by the state of the material.
7. Define the terms “cohesion” and “absolute zero”.

Topic 1: Atoms and Molecules

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Elements
• Atoms
• Particles of an atom
• Molecules
• Check-Point Question: Atoms
• Check-Point Question: Particles of an Atom
• Topic Summary

Topic 2: Chemical Compounds

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Structure of a Compound
• What are Chemical Compounds?
• Compounds with a Complex Molecular Makeup
• Molecular Makeup and Behavior of Refrigerants
• Check-Point Question: Chemical Compounds and Their Structure
• Topic Summary

Topic 3: Motion of Molecules

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Cooling in Air Conditioning Systems
• Cohesion
• Absolute Zero
• Check-Point Question: Cohesion
• Topic Summary

2.0 Hours                                         Price: $60.00

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Air Conditioning Fundamentals:                                1: Introduction  to Basic System Operation

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Topics Include:

Evaporators                       1.5 PDHs

Compressors                      2.5 PDHs

Condensers                        1.5 PDHs

Pipes/valves/pumps      2.0 PDHs

Expansion Devices          2.0 PDHs

Pressure Vessels              2.0 PDHs

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• Air Conditioning System Design Manual
• Fundamentals Standard 62.1: Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
• Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems
• Fundamentals of Standard 90.1 for Architects
• Advanced Energy Design for Small Retail Buildings
• Sustainable Buildings and High Performance Systems Design (Greenguide)
• Introduction to Digital Controls for HVAC
• Refrigeration Equipment
• Fundamentals of Refrigeration

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• Fundamentals of HVAC Systems, 35.0 PDH
• Air Conditioning System Design Manual, 24.5 PDH
• Fundamentals of Standard 62.1: Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, 29.0 PDH
• Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems, 48.0 PDH
• Fundamentals of Standard 90.1 for Architects, 18.0 PDH
• Advanced Energy Design for Small Retail Buildings, 8.0 PDH
• Sustainable Buildings and High Performance Systems Design (Greenguide,) 31.0 PDH
• Introduction to DCC (Digital Controls) for HVAC, 12.5 PDH
• Refrigeration Equipment, 11.5 PDH
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Fundamentals of Refrigeration Course Overview:

Heat Transfer and the Refrigeration Cycle

Description:
An introduction to the concept of refrigeration and discusses the most commonly used refrigeration system, the vapor-compression refrigeration system, the relationship between the basic components of a vapor compression system, and also the heat pump cycle.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Define refrigeration.
• Identify the five types of refrigeration systems.
• Name and describe the four basic components of a vapor-compression refrigeration system.
• Describe the purpose and operation of a heat pump cycle.
• Identify three applications of refrigeration.

Thermodynamic States, Properties and Laws

Description:
This module introduces the concepts of thermodynamic states, properties, and laws, efficiency (coefficient of performance) and defines the maximum coefficient of performance for a heat pump and refrigeration cycles.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Identify common thermodynamic properties.
• Define thermodynamic state.
• Describe the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
• Define efficiency (coefficient of performance).
• Determine the maximum coefficient of performance of a heat pump and a refrigeration cycle.
• Use the thermodynamic laws to perform energy calculations on simple refrigeration processes.

Psychrometrics

Description:
Psychrometrics is the field of engineering concerned with the physical and thermodynamic properties of gas-vapour mixtures.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Define the terms used on a psychrometric chart.
• Identify the major components of a psychrometric chart.
• Use a psychrometric chart to determine moist air properties.
• Plot cooling and dehumidification processes on a psychrometric chart.

 

Multi-Stage And Cascade Refrigeration Cycles

Description:
This module will introduce the concepts of single and multi-stage refrigeration cycles, as well as cascade refrigeration cycles. It will also discuss the various methods for metering the refrigerant flow to the evaporators, including the direct expansion system, the flooded system, and the recirculation system.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Explain the ideal single-stage and two-stage refrigeration cycles.
• Show the ideal single-stage and two-stage refrigeration cycles on a p-h diagram.
• Explain the operation of a cascade refrigeration cycle.
• Determine the thermodynamic state of the refrigerant at the inlet and outlet of each component in the ideal single-stage and two-stage refrigeration cycles.
• Explain the operation of direct expansion, flooded, and recirculation refrigeration systems.

 

Refrigeration System Parameters And Performance

 

Description:
In this module, several refrigeration system performance parameters are defined. These parameters are useful for characterizing how well a particular system may be operating. Compressor performance is also discussed.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Determine the overall system performance characteristics of a refrigeration system..
• Determine compressor performance.
• Explain deviations between actual and ideal refrigeration systems, using the p-h diagram.

Refrigerants

Description:
This module provides an introduction to refrigerants, including selection, performance, safety, reliability, environmental impact, and economic viability.

Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

• • Explain why the list of available refrigerants has changed.
  • Characterize refrigerants according to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34.
  • Determine the maximum refrigerant concentration in air, based on the refrigerant’s toxicity level.
  • Identify two standards that are important in the selection of refrigerants and in the design of refrigeration systems.

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• Technicians
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Upon completion of this course, you’ll understand:

• key concepts of green design
• The source, phases and importance of commissioning
• various ways the LEED credits affect the HVAC engineer
• The impacts some architectural decisions have and how these decisions affect sustainable/green project goals
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• Environmental benefits of green design
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Alabama engineers must obtain 15 PDH of continuing education each year by December 31st, according to the Alabama Board of Licensure of Land Surveyors and Professional Engineers.

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• ASHRAE Air Conditioning System Design Manual, 24.5 PDH
• ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design for Small Retail Buildings, 8.0 PDH
• ASHRAE Introduction to DDC for HVAC, 12.5 PDH
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Florida Engineers are required to take eight hours of board-approved Professional Development Hours (PDH) continuing education credit every two years by February 28th.

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• ASHRAE – Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems
• ASHRAE – Fundamentals of Standard 90.1 for Architects
• ASHRAE – Advanced Energy Design for Small Retail Buildings
• ASHRAE – Sustainable Buildings & High Performance Systems Design (GREENGUIDE)
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• OSHA – Safety and Health Programs: Advanced
• OSHA – Recordkeeping: Advanced
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