Module 2: Air conditioning, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance

Ideal for engineers entering the installation and commissioning sectors, as well as engineers wishing to build on their existing knowledge of AC-R systems gained in Module 1.

Duration:

3 days - 09:00 - 15:30

The course takes place at our Leeds Road facility, LS19 6JY.

Content:

Installation of AC systems

Health and safety requirements
Regulations affecting installation
Site requirements
Pipework and duct sizing and design for refrigeration and chilled water
Pipe installation
Methods of jointing and fitting including brazing pipework
Practical installation and system testing

System commissioning

Controls
Commissioning a refrigeration-based system
Commissioning a water-based system
Measuring and balancing air flows in ducts and free-flow units
Refrigeration and chilled water systems
Measuring and balancing water systems
Correct system operation

Maintenance

Understanding of controls operation
General fault-finding on refrigeration-based systems including cause and effect
Correct recording of information

Course objective:

During the three days of this course, students will learn the requirements for safe installation, pressure testing, charging and leak testing of refrigeration systems using fluorinated gases. The course will cover both installation and commissioning with the final section considering the maintenance requirements for refrigeration and water-based systems, including scheduling, record-keeping and legislation. Some prior understanding of the basics of AC-R is assumed. On completion students are awarded an Airedale certificate of achievement. Please note: this course is aimed at providing an understanding of the correct requirements for working on these systems but does not qualify the student to handle refrigerants. Under UK and EU legislation operators must hold suitable F-Gas accreditation in order to carry out refrigerant charging, recovery, purchase and handling.

Study method:

This course includes some classroom theory with much of the learning from practical group assignments in the workshop.

Module 2: Air Conditioning Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance