Air Conditioning Systems (Ohio T&M)
Credit: 4 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: A. Bhatia, Mechanical Engineer
In Air Conditioning Systems , you'll learn ...
- The principles of air conditioning and components of air-conditioning systems
- The procedures required to install, operate, and maintain air-conditioning systems
- Different types of chilled-water systems and ductwork systems
Overview
To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 200 minutes has been met.
Credit: 4 PDH
Length: 64 pages
Most people think an air-conditioning system's job is just to add "cold" air to the space. Actually air conditioning is a process by which air is cooled and dehumidified by mechanical means. In a broader sense, air conditioning includes both the cooling and heating of air, cleaning it and controlling its moisture level, and conditioning it to provide maximum indoor comfort. Engineers define the process as one in which a system of mechanical components-usually a compressor, a fan, condenser coil, evaporator coil, and a chemical refrigerant-extracts heat from indoor air and transfers it outside, leaving the cooled indoor air to be re-circulated. The cleaning function of air conditioners is performed by filters.
This course introduces the basics of air-conditioning systems found in residential and small to medium commercial and industrial facilities. It explains the following subjects as they pertain to air conditioning: principles of air conditioning, heat pumps, chilled-water systems, periodic maintenance, cooling towers, troubleshooting, automotive air conditioning, and ductwork.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The basic principles of temperature, humidity, and air motion in relation to air conditioning
- The components in an air-conditioning system and their function
- The operation and application of heat pumps for residential and commercial air conditioning
- Chilled-water systems for large tonnage capacity air conditioning
- The different types of air-conditioning systems
- Different types of cooling towers, compressors, and controls
- A systematic method for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on air-conditioning system components
- The basic principles of automotive air conditioners
- Basic types of ductwork systems and the components of those systems for distribution of conditioned air
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 20 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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