HART-2349 Heat Pumps

A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Lec 2, Lab 2, Cr 3

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Explaina reverse cycle system.
  2. List the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation.
  3. Explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode.
  4. Identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost.
  5. Charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode.
  6. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
  7. Perform tests for adequate air flow.
  8. Determine balance point and co-efficiency of performance (C.O.P.).
  9. Define attributes of geothermal heat pump systems.