HART 2349 - HEAT PUMPS
A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Explain a reverse cycle system
- List the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation
- Explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode
- Identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost
- Charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components
- Perform tests for adequate air flow
- Determine balance point and coefficiency of performance (C.O.P.)
- Define attributes of geothermal heat pump systems
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
