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Provider:
American Trainco, Inc.
Topic(s):
Manufacturing > Maintenance & Safety
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who needs to understand basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities
Full Seminar Description
Being able to understand, operate, maintain and troubleshoot your own air conditioning system is what this course is all about. It is perfect for the multi-craft maintenance person who is called on to take care of 'everything' in his building or facility. And, because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact! We approach our students as if they were our own employees. We give them real world, practical knowledge they can use today. And, they are expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they have learned. Now that's 'Real World' Training! Keywords: EPA, EPA 608. Fee per person: $980A 2-Day Course for Everyday Building, Plant and Facility Maintenance
Day 1 - Understanding Principles, Components & Systems
Day 2 - Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Operating Efficiency
FREE EPA CERTIFICATION TESTING!
Purpose of Seminar:
Being able to understand, operate,maintain and troubleshoot your own air conditioning system is what this course is all about. It is perfect for the multi-craft maintenance person who is called on to take care of "everything" in his building or facility. And, because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact! We approach our students as if they were our own employees. We give them real world, practical knowledge they can use today. And, they are expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they have learned. Now that's "Real World" Training!Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate and .7 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended (1.4 credits for 2 days), indicating that the student has learned to:After Day 1
- Understand the fundamentals of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Identify components in AC&R systems and know what they do
- Know the differences, types and classifications of Refrigerants & Oils
- Accurately read systems & component measurements
- Understand air properties and how they affect the AC&R system
- Work safely with AC&R systems
- Understand what licensing and certification is required/not required
After Day 2
- Operate an AC&R system from top to bottom
- Conduct preventative and repair maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot and service AC&R systems
- Understand the role of energy conservation & peak operating efficiency
- Understand regulatory considerations
- Be EPA compliant in handling refrigerants (must pass the optional certification exam at the end of Day 2)
What you will learn:
- Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Primary Components
- Refrigerants & Oils, Types & Classifications
- System and Component Measurements
- Air Properties
- Safety
- Technician Licensing and Certification
- Commercial and Industrial Chillers
- System Operation
- Maintenance
- AC System Diagnostics
- System Servicing & Troubleshooting Checklists
- Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
- Regulatory Considerations - EPA Section 608
Who should take this course:
This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities. Individuals involved with residential HVAC systems, and those responsible for upkeep of commercial and mobile refrigeration units will also find this course extremely valuable. Attendees come from a wide variety of industries, skill levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not sure you'll fit in or will benefit from the class, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest in air conditioning and refrigeration! People who will benefit from attending this seminar include...- All Building Maintenance Personnel
- All Plant & Facility Maintenance Personnel
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers & Superintendents
- Plant & Facility Managers
- Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
- Apprentice and Experienced HVAC Technicians
- Refrigeration Technicians
- Energy Management Personnel
- Purchasing Managers
- Any Technician needing to develop Multi-Craft Skills
Course Outline / Agenda:
Designed specifically for building, plant and facility maintenance & energy management, this course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities. Students can attend either one, or both days of this two day seminar.DAY 1 - PRINCIPLES, COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
In day 1 of this seminar, students are provided a broad introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - a great overview for apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers, or anyone who wants to understand the general principles and concepts of A/C and Refrigeration. In addition to understanding these general principles, students will learn about the primary components and accessories used in air conditioning systems, how they work, and where and how these components and accessories are used in HVAC&R systems. Providing the student a well-rounded introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the primary goal for Day 1. Discussions about refrigerants & oils, and accompanying regulatory laws will also be included in this first day.
DISCUSSION TOPICS - DAY 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
- What is Refrigeration?
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Gas Laws
- Basic Vapor Compression Refrigeration System
PRIMARY COMPONENTS
- Evaporator
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Metering Devices
REFRIGERANTS & OILS
- Types & Classifications
- CFC's
- HCFC's
- HFC's
- Alternative Refrigerants
- Refrigerant Saturation Tables
SYSTEM & COMPONENT MEASUREMENTS
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Superheat
- Subcooling
AIR PROPERTIES
- Pyschrometrics
- Dry Bulb
- Wet Bulb
- Dew Point
- Relative Humidity
SAFETY
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Confined Spaces
- Lockout/Tagout
- Training
- Safe Handling
- Storage
TECHNICIAN LICENSING & REFRIGERATION
- EPA
- ICE
- NATE
- ARI
- Internet
DAY 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE, & OPERATING EFFICIENCY
Students who have attended day 1, or already have a good understanding of A/C and Refrigeration components and systems, will enjoy this second day as they are taught common practices (and some "tricks-of-the-trade") for general operation and maintenance of their A/C and Refrigeration systems. Achieving maximum performance for energy efficiency is the aim of Day 2! To achieve this, students will learn about maintenance schedules & servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques, and fine-tuning to gain maximum efficiency. An introduction to commercial and industrial chillers will be covered in Day 2 of this seminar, as well as regulatory laws and energy conservation & cooling alternatives.
DISCUSSION TOPICS - DAY 2
AC SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
- Air Flow
- Refrigerant Cycle
SYSTEM SERVICING & TROUBLESHOOTING
- Undercharge of Refrigerant
- Overcharge of Refrigerant
- Restricted Air Flow
- Refrigerant Flow
- Non-condensibles in System
- Delta P
- Delta T
- Electrical Controls
- Compressor
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Superheating
- Subcooling
- Hermetic Systems
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CHILLERS
- Centrifugal
- Reciprocating
- Screw
- Absorption
- Cooling Towers
CHILLER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
- Pressure and Temperature Control
- Flow Control
- Freeze Protection
- Oil Analysis
- Refrigerant Analysis
- Eddy Current Analysis
- Water Treatment
ENERGY CONSERVATION & PEAK OPERATING EFFICIENCY
- Free Cooling
- Thermal Ice Storage Systems
- Economizers
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
- EPA Section 608 Overview
- CAAA of 1990
- CFC's, HCFC's, Blends
FREE EPA CERTIFICATION EXAM (at the end of day 2 only - optional)
NO RISK REGISTRATION & MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.
Sponsor Background:
American Trainco provides training and services as experts in the field of maintenance for plants, facilities and industry. Each year we conduct more than 2,700 seminars in hundreds of cities throughout North America as well as selected international locations. We have trained over 75,000 satisfied students and continually expand our training topics to provide our customers with the most complete and consistent quality training available.
The founding principle of our company is simple...Train our students as if they were our employees, in the practical skills that will help them in their job today! That's Real World training…for Real World Needs!
About our Instructors
"Real World Training...for Real World Needs" is not just our slogan, but also our mission statement. At American Trainco, we approach our students as if they were our own employees. We instruct them and guide them in practical knowledge that allows them to immediately go back to their workplace and apply what they have learned. Our instructors are seasoned veterans with years of real world experience, and the students who attend our seminars often get more from a single week of training than an entire year of reading textbooks or watching videos. How do we know? They tell us.
Anyone can teach theory, but there simply is no substitute for experience. What sets American Trainco apart is our ability to communicate that experience into the brains of our students. As one attendee told us at the end of his two-day training course, "I think I can go back to work now and teach the veterans a thing or two." Mission Accomplished.
All American Trainco instructors are required to have a formal education and real world work experience. They need to be leaders in their field. We don't hire field people without teaching experience, and we don't hire teachers without field experience. They must have both. And since attendees critique the instructor at the end of each class, a positive and enjoyable learning experience is virtually guaranteed.
About our Training
Anyone can teach theory, but there simply is no substitute for experience. What sets American Trainco apart is our ability to communicate that experience into the brains of our students. As one attendee told us at the end of his two-day training course, "I think I can go back to work now and teach the veterans a thing or two." Mission Accomplished.
Unaffiliated and Non-commercial
Unlike some training experiences, you won't get a sales presentation at an American Trainco seminar - all you get is an honest, commercially unbiased education. We do not engage in the practice of selling or promoting any other company's products or services, so you know that by attending one of our seminars, your time and money is well spent.
High Quality Presentations
From the start we demanded that all our presentations would be lively, attractive, crisp and clear. Our instructors use state-of-the-art computers, projection equipment and software to bring you a high quality visual experience.
No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.
Quote From Past Participants:
"This course was the most informative I have ever been to." - Maintenance Manager - Colorcon"Well presented...a very good experience" - Maintenance Technician - TG Missouri
"This class by far achieved and exceeded my expectations!" - Facility Manager - Household International
"Instructor is very knowledgeable and puts things in terms that are easy to understand" - Maintenance Supervisor - TG Missouri
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