EVET 1250 - Climate Control and Thermal Management Systems

3 sem hrs cr

Climate Control and Thermal Management Systems covers refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control and battery pack cooling systems. Topics include theory, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, thermal management systems, and safety and environmental regulations. Prerequisite: MECH 1310 , ENST 1300 .

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

• An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
• An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
• An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results

Specific Objectives

• Explain high-voltage wire anatomy and technology
• Analyze and evaluate the schematic operation of the climate control management system
• Operate a scan tool to diagnose HVAC system concerns
• Identify and describe the components of a high voltage heater (PTC) system
• Explain and evaluate the operation of the air conditioning compressor
• Diagnose issues with the HVAC system’s electrical circuits and then identify and perform appropriate repairs
• Attain refrigerant certification