HVAC/R Control Systems

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Covers electrical and solid-state devices used to control operation of airconditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. Students construct and evaluatecircuits and their components to gain solid understanding of how componentsfunction together to provide desired system operation. Students troubleshootcomponents and design control systems based on projects assigned in class.Projects include control systems for air conditioning, oil heating, gas heating, andreverse-cycle refrigeration systems. Emphasis also on motor controls as well aspneumatics. (2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: HVA121, HVA122,HVA141 and matriculation in Heating, Ventilation, AC and Refrigerationcurriculum.