FUNDAMENTALS OF REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

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In this refrigeration and air conditioning course the student will develop theoretical knowledge in the following topics: characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, pressure, tools and equipment, welding, compressors, evaporators, and measuring devices. In addition, the loading and unloading and detection of refrigerant leaks will be studied, as well as basic maintenance tests of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Innovation and design competencies that are required in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology will be developed. METE 233L LABORATORY OF FUNDAMENTALS OF REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 1 CREDIT In this laboratory course, the theoretical knowledge acquired in the METE 233 course, Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning will be applied. The student will learn the techniques for leak detection, evacuation, refrigerant charging and recovery of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The course also includes flow charts, various annexes, Conversion factors, refrigerant pressure, and pressure reheat analysis. The student will apply the laws of thermodynamics in this course. Scientific reasoning competencies will be developed that are required for professionals in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.