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  • Introduction to HVAC Chiller Systems

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Chillers are devices that remove the heat that is gained by a recirculating chilled water system as it cools a building. Two types of refrigeration cycles can be used by chillers: either the compression cycle or the absorption cycle. The term "chiller" is used in connection with a complete chiller package, which includes the following: compressor, condenser, evaporator, internal piping, and controls. "Chiller" is also used when all these components are used with a cooling tower.

    Topics:

    • Introduction
    • Applications of Chillers
    • Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Screw, Absorption
    • Efficiency, Coefficient of Performance {COP)
    • Chiller Components
    • Open, Hermetic, Semihermetic Compressors
    • Flow Components, Protection and Control Devices
    • Codes
    • Equipment
    • Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Screw, and Scroll Compressors
    • Installation, Operation and Maintenance
    • Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)
    • Acoustics
    • Computer Applications for Chillers
    • Reciprocating, Centrifugal, and Screw Chillers
    • Water Treatment, Deposition, Corrosion, Biological deposition
    • Closed and Open Systems

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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Intended Audience: mechanical, civil, hydraulic, architectural, piping, and construction engineers.
    Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers

    Donald Parnell, PE

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