A/C R 203

CYPRESS COLLEGE

Course Syllabus – Fall Semester 2006

Subject Matter Area: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Course

Course No.: 202

Course Title: Refrigeration Layout and Design

Units: 2

Hours lecture: 1.5

Hours lab: 1.5

Hours out of class

Preparation: 6

Prerequisite: Successful completion of A/C R 101C, 102C, 111C, 112C, 113C and completion of or concurrent enrollment in A/C R 201C, 103C and Math 20.

Instructor Name: Richard Hock

Office hours: Mon., Tues. 11am-12 pm, 5 – 6 pm, Wed. 1-2pm

Office Location: TE3-103

Office Phone: (714) 484-7256, (714) 484-7255 (lab)

E-mail: rhock@cypresscollege.edu

Course Description & Instructional Objective:

This course is an advanced study of mechanical systems with and emphasis on the refrigeration cycle. Students will select components and design systems using the knowledge gained in A/C R 201C.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to correctly size suction, liquid and discharge lines; properly size and select compressors, evaporators and condensers per application; calculate EER, COP, KW and HP; recognized and understand the operation of complex refrigeration systems.

Textbooks:

Trane Air Conditioning Manual by Trane Company

Supplemental Reading:

Heating and Cooling Essentials by Killinger & Killinger

Supplies: Safety glasses

Calculator (Standard math functions)

Straight Edge (ruler)

Instructional Methodologies:

1. Lectures and note taking.

2. Critique sessions.

3. Hands on demonstrations with equipment and instruments.

4. Homework, written and schematic drawing assignments.

5. Media presentations.

Balance of Syllabus is handed out first day of class