Refrigeration school training courses in Chesapeake, VA (public, in-house or online)

Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, and metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems

The HVAC Technician Certificate is a comprehensive HVACR training program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration installers and technicians. This program is designed for learners using an online, mentor facilitated, self-paced environment that are interested in:

Entry-level into the HVACR industry
Continuing education for upgrading skills, or
Becoming Certified or Licensed (NATE, etc)

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Refrigeration Cycle 1A: This course will serve as an introduction to the mechanical compression refrigeration cycle and the components necessary for operation. Students will be introduced to the common components and the terms and definitions of the cycle. HVAC/R Fundamentals is required prior to taking this course.
Basic refrigeration cycle physics
Compression and compressors
Condensation and condensers
Expansion and metering devices
Evaporation and evaporators
The system...

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Topics

�Refrigeration Systems Overview
�Overview of Properties
�Safety in Ammonia Refrigeration
�Refrigerant Property Problems
�Introduction to Refrigeration Cycles
�Refrigeration System Components: Compressors
�Refrigeration System Components: Heat Transfer Equipment
�Refrigeration System Components: Valves/Metering Devices
�Balancing System Components
�System Troubleshooting
�Refrigeration System Design Options

Introduction to refrigeration & air conditioning fundamentals. Covers definitions, physics, refrigerants, theory and operating principles, and safety procedures. Emphasis on “hands-on�and theory application.