Course Description
- Credits: 2.00
- Lecture Hours/Week: 2.00
- Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
- OJT Hours/Week: 0
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Prerequisites:
None
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Corequisites:
None
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MnTC Goals:
None
This course provides an understanding of characteristics of common refrigerants used in equipment installed and serviced by HVAC/R technicians. This course also addresses environmental concerns, federal and state regulations (Minnesota and Wisconsin) on refrigerants and procedures, and use of recovery equipment. New refrigerants and methods of leak detection will also be covered. Before completing the course, the student will perform hands on recovery procedure. The course includes approved testing to meet EPA technician certification requirements.