Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 027 - Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is often seen as a specialist area, but there has been an increased demand from both the public and the private sector in this field. This module provides you with a detailed understanding of the principles behind the process and the products involved in the systems.
Please find below the list of topics covered within this module.
Measuring Conditions
- Comfort Conditions
- Humidity
- Percentage Saturation or Relative Humidity (RH) or Percentage Saturation
- Air Temperature
- Ventilation
- Psychometrics
The Refrigeration Cycle and Main Components
- The Vapour Compression Cycle
- Compressors
- Condensers
- Liquid Receivers
- The Expansion Device
- Evaporators
Refrigerants
- Identification of Refrigerant
- Terminology
- Environmental Concerns
- Refrigerants in Air Conditioning Systems
- Refrigerant Safety
- Refrigerant Cylinders
- Refrigerant Recovery
- The Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
The Reverse Cycle Heat Pump
- Accumulator
- Bi-Flow Filter Drier
- Check Valve (Non Return Valve)
Tubing and Accessories
- Refrigeration Quality Copper Tube
- Bending Pipe
- Pipe Fittings
- Pipe Insulation
- Pipe Support (Brackets)
- General Rules of Pipe Installation
- Schraeder Valves
- Service Valves
Systems
- Packaged Systems
- Split Systems
- VRV Systems
- Central Plant
- Chillers
Air Distribution and Filtration
- Ductwork
- Filters
- Fans