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  • Introduction to Air Conditioning Systems

    Credits : 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This 46 page, 4 hour course is a brief overview of the basic principles of the most commonly-encountered air conditioning systems, along with ancillary components and ducting. This course is recommended for students requiring a general introduction to the terms, procedures, and principles of small to large scale air conditioning systems.

    Topics:

    • Basic Principles of Air Conditioning
    • Temperature, Humidity, and Airflow Control
    • Relationship of Wet-Bulb, Dry-Bulb, and Dewpoint Temperatures
    • Air Purity
    • Operation of Basic AC Systems
    • Self-Contained Units, Heat Pump Units
    • Heating and Cooling Cycles
    • General Characteristics of AC Systems
    • Types of Cooler Systems
    • Humidistat and Thermostat Control Components
    • Condenser and Compressor Components
    • Overload Protectors, Step Controllers
    • Diagnostic, Servicing, and Maintenance Procedures
    • System Certifications
    • Classifications of Ducts and Ductwork Components
    • System Balancing

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    Enroll in this course

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

    Download the Study Guide

    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.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion>

    Intended Audience: for Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, and Construction engineers.
    Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers

    Donald Parnell, PE

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