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HVAC and Refrigeration Installation
Course: HVA234

First Term: 2016 Spring
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Industry codes used by the trades. Pipe and duct installation practices. Procedure for the installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment. Calculation of roof pitch and wire size for HVAC equipment. Start-up procedures for HVAC equipment



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review of specific trade codes related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installation. (I)
2. Describe proper piping techniques for specific applications. (II)
3. Identify specific duct fittings. (III)
4. Explain the procedures for preparing a built-up roof to set a roof-curb. (IV)
5. Explain the procedures for setting a roof jack on a pitched roof . (V)
6. Calculate the pitch of a roof. (VI)
7. Calculate the wire size for a specific HVAC or refrigeration unit. (VII)
8. Select proper HVAC or refrigeration equipment based on design calculations. (VIII)
9. Explain the start-up procedure for specific equipment. (IX)
10. Calculate the pipe size for a specific site. (X)
11. Evaluate existing system versus proposed system and code updates. (XI)
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. Codes
   A. Electrical
   B. Mechanical
   C. Plumbing
   D. Building
   E. Local
   F. Utility
II. Piping Techniques
   A. Size
   B. Trap(s)
   C. Insulation
   D. Brazing
   E. Soldering
   F. Nitrogen purge
   G. Support(s)
   H. Pitch
III. Duct Fittings
   A. Transitions
   B. Converging
   C. Diverging
   D. Round
   E. Flex
   F. Round-oval
IV. Roof Preparation
   A. Removing old roof
   B. Setting roof curb
   C. New roof
V. Pitched Roof
   A. Setting jack
   B. Sealing opening
VI. Roof Pitch
   A. Calculate
   B. Design roof jack
VII. Wire Size
   A. Design criteria
   B. Manufacturer data
VIII. Equipment Selection
   A. Tools
   B. Roof jacks
   C. Plenums
   D. Stands
   E. Welding equipment
   F. Soldering equipment
   G. Ducts
   H. Fittings
IX. Equipment Start-up
   A. Electrical
   B. Mechanical
   C. Manufacturer data sheet
X. Pipe Size
   A. Refrigeration lines
   B. Gas lines
XI. System Evaluation
   A. Evaluate
      1. old
      2. proposed
   B. Code updates
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/26/2002

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