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IMR 4090 - Refrigerant Recovery Technique


Clock Hours: 50

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Students learn the principles of the refrigeration cycle and its components functions along with the ability to identify various refrigerants and the oils associated with them. Students will learn each components function and the state of matter of the refrigerant corresponding to its pressure group. Students will be introduced to the refrigerant classifications and their chemical compositions effect on the environment. Students will be introduced to refrigerant safe handling practices and how to effectively recover refrigerants within the guidelines of the law.  

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will attain the necessary skills to be able to:

  1. Discuss early refrigeration practices
  2. Define “Refrigeration”
  3. Describe the rating method for refrigeration equipment
  4. Describe the refrigeration process
  5. Discuss the relationship between pressure and temperature
  6. Determine the saturation temperature for a refrigerant given pressure
  7. Describe the basic refrigeration system components
  8. Describe the function of the evaporator
  9. Explain the function of a compressor
  10. Describe the three most common compressors used in small refrigeration systems
  11. Explain the function of the condenser
  12. Describe the function of the metering device
  13. Describe two different types of simple metering devices\
  14. Describe the basic refrigeration cycle
  15. Discuss some common refrigerants and their use
  16. Describe the safety characteristics of some common refrigerants
  17. Explain various methods for determining the presence of refrigerants
  18. Discuss refrigerant boiling point
  19. Discuss the pumping characteristics of a good refrigerant
  20. Identify various refrigerants and their characteristics
  21. Discuss refrigerant cylinder color codes
  22. Discuss the principles of Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaiming of refrigerants
  23. Graphically plot the refrigeration cycle using a Temperature- Enthalpy diagram
  24. Define “Superheat” and “Subcooling”
  25. Explain “Latent Heat of Vaporization” and “Latent Heat of Condensation”
  26. Discuss the relationship between refrigerants and the environment
  27. Explain ozone depletion
  28. Explain Global Warming
  29. Explain the various refrigerant designations
  30. Describe CFC, HCFC, HFC, and HFO refrigerants
  31. Discuss how refrigerants are named
  32. Describe refrigerant blends
  33. Discuss popular refrigerants and their oils
  34. Discuss the application of refrigerant oils
  35. Define “Recovery, Recycle, and Reclaim”
  36. Discuss recovery methods
  37. Describe mechanical recovery systems
  38. Discuss procedures for recovery from small appliances
  39. Explain reclaiming refrigerant
  40. Discuss refrigerant and tools for future use
  41. Discuss the charging process between fixed bore metering devices and expansion valves
  42. Demonstrate proper recovery techniques using various recovery machines. 
  43. Calculate recovery cylinder 80% maximum capacity by using Water Capacity, refrigeration density and tare weight.
  44. Demonstrate proper safe handling of refrigerant cylinders