Department(s)
Course Description
This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow and other topics related to heat pump systems.
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
15.0501 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering Tech.
Course Type (Attributes)
Technical (WECM) (WECM)
Locations
Texas Dept of Corrections (05)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Explain a reverse cycle system.
Objective
List the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation.
Objective
Explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode.
Objective
Identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost.
Objective
Charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode.
Objective
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
Objective
Perform tests for adequate air flow.
Objective
Determine balance point and coefficiency of performance (C.O.P.).
Objective
Define attributes of geothermal heat pump systems.