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Chillers Operation Training & Certification

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Training Topics:

I. Introduction and Overview- Attendees Introductions
- Objectives and Contents of the course
- Use of Chilled Water SystemsII. Refrigeration Theory
- Thermodynamics Heat transfer theory
- Compression cycle theory
- Chilled Water refrigeration cycleIII. Refrigerants
- EPA Section 608 requirements
- Types of refrigerants
- Refrigerant Safety

IV. System Components
- Compressors
- Evaporators
- Metering (Expansion) Devices
- Heat Rejection System
V. Controls and Control Systems- Types of Controls
- Troubleshooting
- Interface with DCS systemsVI. Pumps
- Pump Theory
- Centrifugal Pump Operation
- Pump MaintenanceVII. Piping Systems
- Open Loop
- Closed Loop
- Materials of ConstructionVIII. Conditioned Space Systems
- Fan Coil Units
- Filters
- Industrial applications

Class Discussion and Review

Note: Each topic will begin with a State of Industry review and end with a question session.