AIR 171 – Refrigeration I
| Subject: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration | Term: 2025 Fall | Session: Regular Academic Session |
| Days: W | Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 9:50 PM |
| Section: 41HL | Start Date: 8/20/25 | End Date: 12/16/25 |
| Class Number: 41583 | Catalog Number: 171 | |
Instructor: Scott, Terrence D
Description:
(6 credits) Introduces basic principles of refrigeration. Includes refrigeration systems, cycles, and use and care of refrigeration tools. Studies shop techniques including soldering, brazing, leak testing, tube testing, tube bending, flaring, and swagging. Analyzes mechanical (vapor compression) systems. Assembles and repairs them including evacuating, charring, testing, and electrical repairs. Introduces advanced troubleshooting and repairs for domestic, commercial and industrial units. Includes medium, low, and ultra low temperature systems of the single and multiple unit types. Includes equipment selection, system balancing, and installation procedures. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
Note:
This a ***HYBRID Online/Face-to-Face*** section. This course will require the student come to campus for part of the instruction time. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. More information will be provided directly by the instructor. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
| Class Stat: Active | Enrollment stat: Open |
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