HVAC 2101 - Split Systems: Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps

4.5 Credits

Students learn about the refrigerant cycle and the “reverse cycle” principle, including the reversing valve. Special components and accessories used within heat pumps are covered in-depth. This course emphasizes combination heating and cooling systems. Students study natural gas, electric heating systems, air conditioning and heat pump systems as they relate to the refrigerant aspect of the heating and cooling systems.

Prerequisites: (2) HVAC 1101 and HVAC 1103

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Define, recognize, and select vocabulary related to the air conditioner and heat pump.
Identify and sketch the components of the split system heat pump.
Differentiate where each component in a heat pump is located.
Identify, explain, and test components on unitary and split-system air conditioners.
Sketch schematics from physicals of unitary and split-system air conditioners.
Demonstrate the ability to wire, run, troubleshoot and test unitary and split-system air conditioners and gas furnaces.
Evaluate and appraise a heat pump in a heat, cooling, and defrost mode.
Assess, repair or replace component(s).

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