Unit 1 - Introduction to Basic System Operation

Air Conditioning Fundamentals: 1-Introduction to Basic System Operation

Module 1: Introduction to Basic System Operation Description: The operation of the vapor compressor system and the components and fluids associated with it, the basic principles of thermodynamics Learning Outcome: Upon the completion of this module, you will understand:

1. Describe the operation of a simple vapor compression system.
2. Explain the basic function of the following system components:

• Compressor
• Condenser
• Evaporator
• Metering device
• Piping/tubing
• Refrigerant lubricant

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Basic Principles of Thermodynamics
• Saturation, Superheating and Subcooling
• Check-Point Question: Basic Principles of Thermodynamics
• Check-Point Question: Saturation, Superheat, and Subcooling
• Components of an Air Conditioning System
• Comparing Air Conditioning Systems to the Human Body
• Check-Point Question: Components of an Air Conditioning System
• Topic Summary

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• System Components
• Compressor
• Check-Point Question: Compressor
• Condenser
• Metering Device
• Evaporator
• Check-Point Question: Condenser, Metering Device, and Evaporator
• Piping/Tubing System
• Refrigerant
• Lubricant
• Check-Point Question: System Components
• Check-Point Question: System Components
• Topic Summary

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