Maricopa Community Colleges  HVA111   19986-19995 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/98
HVA111 19986-19995 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Air Conditioning Principles and Systems
Fundamental principles of air conditioning including unitary, all-air, all-water (hydronic) and air-water combination systems. Overview of the physical principles including air distribution systems and heating and cooling load calculation. System components and application theory for boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, and cooling towers. Theory and application of unitary air conditioners, rooftop heat pumps and air cleaning devices. Prerequisites: HVA101 and HVA105, or permission of department. Corequisites: HVA111LL or permission of department.
Cross-References: FAC111
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HVA111   19986-19995 Air Conditioning Principles and Systems
1. List the four environmental conditions controlled by an air conditioning system. (I)
2. Describe the types of zoned air conditioning systems and characteristics of all-water and air-water systems. (II, III)
3. Describe the components and their function of a forced air system (IV)
4. Explain the units of measurements related to air and the use of specific measuring equipment. (V)
5. Identify the operating components in a heat pump system and trace the transfer of heat through it. (V)
6. Determine the amount of cooling or heat required to keep rooms in a building within their temperature specifications. (VI , VII)
7. Identify the variable properties of air using the psychometric chart. (VIII)
8. Determine mixed air conditions, required supply air conditions, and reheat requirements using the psychometric chart. (VIII)
9. Distinguish between different types of commercial fans and select a fan using manufacturer fan curves. (IX)
10. Describe the operation of chilled-water air conditioning systems. (X)
11. State the type of compressors and refrigerants used with high- pressure water chillers (X)
12. Explain the purge system used on low-pressure refrigerants. (X)
13. State the relationship of cooling capacity of the water tower and the wet-bulb temperature of the outside air. (XI)
14. Describe the basic features of warm air furnaces and heating boilers. (XII) 15. Describe the function of the operating and safety controls for furnaces and boilers. (XII)
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HVA111   19986-19995 Air Conditioning Principles and Systems
    I. Scope and Uses of Air Conditioning
        A. Scope of air-conditioning
        B. Four environmental conditions
        C. Components of air conditioning systems
        D. All-Water (hydronic) air conditioning systems
        E. Human comfort
        F. Comfort standards
      II. Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment
          A. Types
            1. evaporative
            2. package
            3. split
          B. Components
            1. compressors
            2. metering devices
            3. condensers
            4. evaporators
        III. Air Conditioning Systems and Equipment
            A. All-air systems
              1. single zone systems
              2. reheat systems
              3. multizone systems
              4. dual duct systems
              5. variable air volume
            B. All-water systems
            C. Air-water systems
              1. room units
              2. unitary air conditioners
              3. rooftop units
            D. Air handler units
              1. cooling and heating units
              2. coil selection
            E. Air filters
              1. methods of dust removal
              2. types of air cleaners
              3. selection
          IV. Forced Air System
              A. Components
              B. Function
              C. Duct pressure
                1. total
                2. static
                3. velocity
              D. Units of measurement
                1. cubic feet per minute
                2. cubic feet per second
                3. feet per minute
              E. Measuring equipment
                1. incline manometer
                2. u-tube manometer
                3. rotating vane anemometer
                4. deflecting vane anemometer
                5. magnehelic
                6. pitot tube
              F. Air ducts
                1. types of duct systems
                2. configurations
            V. Heat pumps
                A. Added components
                  1. reversing valve
                  2. defrost system
                B. Types
                  1. water
                  2. air
                  3. geothermal
                C. Terms and performance
                D. Sequence of operation
                  1. heating
                  2. cooling
                  3. Defrost
                E. Transfer of heat
              VI. Heating Loads
                  A. Heat transfer
                    1. rate
                    2. thermal resistance
                    3. coefficient
                    4. losses
                  B. Infiltration and ventilation heat loss
                  C. Design conditions
                VII. Cooling Loads
                    A. Room heat gains
                      1. exterior
                      2. interior
                      3. solar radiation
                      4. lighting
                      5. people
                      6. equipment
                      7. infiltration
                    B. Design conditions
                    C. Other heat gains
                      1. ducts
                      2. fan and pump
                    D. Duct air leakage
                  VIII. Psychrometrics
                      A. Terms
                        1. dry bulb
                        2. wet bulb
                        3. dew point
                        4. relative humidity
                        5. specific humidity
                        6. enthalpy
                        7. sensible heat ratio
                        8. total heat
                      B. Points
                        1. dry bulb line
                        2. wet bulb line
                        3. dew point
                        4. relative humidity
                        5. specific humidity
                        6. enthalpy scale
                        7. sensible heat scale
                      C. Application
                        1. room conditions
                        2. sensible heat ration line
                        3. leaving conditions
                        4. apparatus dew point
                        5. sensible heat process
                        6. humidifying
                        7. dehumidifying
                      D. Conditions for standard air
                        1. 14.7 psi
                        2. 69 deg. F.
                        3. 13.34 ft3/lb
                        4. .075 lb/ft3
                        5. .24 BTU/lb.
                    IX. Fans and Air Distribution Devices
                        A. Fan types
                        B. Fan characteristics
                          1. performance
                          2. selection
                          3. ratings
                        C. Fan system interaction
                          1. effect
                          2. selection of optimum conditions
                          3. fan laws
                        D. Construction and arrangements
                          1. installation
                          2. energy conservation
                        E. Air distribution devices
                          1. patterns
                          2. location
                          3. types of air supply devices
                          4. accessories and connections
                          5. return air devices
                          6. sound control
                      X. Chilled Water Systems
                          A. Compression cycle chillers
                            1. high pressure
                            2. low pressure
                          B. Reciprocating compressors chillers
                            1. refrigerants
                            2. cylinder unloading
                            3. scroll
                            4. rotary screw
                          C. Centrifugal compressor chillers (high pressure)
                            1. centrifugal compressor
                            2. evaporators
                            3. condensers
                            4. metering devices
                          D. Low pressure chillers
                            1. refrigerants
                            2. compressors
                            3. condensers
                            4. metering devices
                            5. purge units
                          E. Pump
                            1. create a pressure difference
                            2. circulates liquid through the system
                          F. Absorption Air Conditioning Chillers
                            1. process
                            2. simplified absorption refrigeration machine
                        XI. Cooling Towers
                            A. Function
                            B. Types
                            C. Fire protection
                            D. Fill material
                            E. Flow patterns
                            F. Tower materials
                            G. Fan section
                            H. Access
                            I. Sump
                            J. Makeup water K Blowdown
                          XII. Furnaces and Boilers
                              A. Furnace controls
                              B. Heating boilers
                                1. controls
                                2. draft
                                3. fuels
                                4. flame safety controls
                                5. boiler application rating and selection
                                6. installation
                              C. High efficiency boilers and furnaces
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