Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Complete Seminar Details

A 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:

Course Objectives:

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:

• 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:

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:

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:

"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