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