MCCCD Program Description

HVAC Pneumatic Controls

Course: JCI121

First Term: 2012 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Types of automatic control systems. Terminology, symbols and theories of electricity in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Basic and supplemental control. Installation of pneumatic tubing. Supplemental pneumatic control devices. Electronic control equipment. Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Installation and calibration of single and dual controllers.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe specific types of automatic control systems. (I) 2. Identify terms, symbols and theories that are related to electricity. (II) 3. Explain the basic elements of electric control. (III) 4. Identify and describe specific supplemental electrical control devices. (IV) 5. Install pneumatic tubing in specific construction applications using proper methods and safety precautions. (V) 6. Describe specific supplemental pneumatic control elements. (VI) 7. Explain the operation and function of specific electronic control equipment. (VII) 8. Describe and demonstrate proper and safe preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. (VIII) 9. Install and calibrate specific input receiver controllers. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Automatic Control Systems A. Self contained B. Electric C. Electronic D. Pneumatic E. Hydraulic F. Combination II. Electricity A. Terms B. Symbols C. Theories III. Basic Electric Control A. Circuitry B. Diagrams C. Fuses D. Circuits IV. Supplemental Electrical Control Devices A. Auxiliary Equipment B. Motor controllers C. Starters D. Capacitors and single phase motors E. Push button and relay control for magnetic starters F. Thermostats G. Valves and dampers H. Temperature control I. Refrigeration machinery and water piping systems J. Humidity controls, electric heating and heat pumps K. Combustion V. Proper and Safe Installation of Tubing A. Concrete Floors B. Masonry and plastered walls C. Prefabricated patrons D. Precast concrete planks E. Cellular steel F. Pipe racks, tunnels and shafts G. Ductwork H. Steel joists VI. Supplemental Pneumatic Control A. Basics B. Controllers C. Relays D. Control valves E. Control applications F. Air volume VII. Electronic Control Equipment A. Control system B. Basic electricity C. Controllers D. Actuators E. Auxiliary devices VIII. Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting A. Definition B. Purpose C. Factors D. Maintenance procedures E. Troubleshooting procedures IX. Installation and Calibration A. Single Input Receiver-Controllers B. Dual Input Receiver-Controllers

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/2011

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