Mitchell Technical Institute

Heating and Cooling Technology Related

HV	101	Electrical Fundamentals	3 credits
Basics of electricity. Direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), electrical laws and symbols, circuit fundamentals, and the use of test equipment is taught. Electrical fundamentals related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems is emphasized. Projects are assigned using computer simulation programs and laboratory trainers.
HV	102	Sheet Metal Technology and Blueprint Reading	2 credits
Basic sheet metal and fittings. The use of sheet metal hand tools and equipment is taught. Procedures for duct layout and sheet metal terminology is reviewed. Reading blueprints for residential and commercial buildings is taught.
HV	111	Heating Fundamentals	3 credits
Basic theories of heating. Typical heating equipment and appliances are reviewed. Maintenance procedures of gas, fuel oil and electric furnaces are studied. Projects include using computer simulation programs and lab trainers.
HV	121	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fundamentals	4 credits
Introduces the basic theories of air conditioning and refrigeration. The proper operation and function of components in a cooling system are identified. Projects use computer simulation programs and lab trainers.
HV	122	Sheet Metal Lab	2 credits
Use, maintenance and operating adjustments of sheet metal shop equipment. Pattern layout, fabrication, use of hand tools, and assembly procedures are covered. Each forced air component covered in HV 102 is demonstrated.
HV	132	Heating and Refrigeration Theory	4 credits
Continuation of HV 121. More detailed information about heating and refrigeration cycles is taught. Also covered are controls, new refrigerants, refrigerant recovery and recycling. A refrigerant certification test is administered.
HV	142	HV Conrols and Heat Pumps	3 credits
Heat pump application and theory. Controls covered include low voltage, temperature, low/high and oil.
HV	151	Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration Lab I	5 credits
Introduction to lab trainers and equipment including heating and cooling equipment used in residential buildings. Projects use computer simulation programs.
HV	152	Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration Lab II	4 credits
Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of gas, fuel oil and electric furnaces, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Projects use computer simulation programs and lab trainers.
HV	170	SCADA for HVAC	1.5 credits
Electronic components as they relate to the heating/cooling industry, data cabling, and the basic operation of computers and related hardware.
HV	202	Commercial Refrigeration	4 credits
Commercial refrigeration systems. Low, medium and high temperature refrigeration equipment and computerized rack systems are studied. The reading and drawing of commercial electrical schematics is introduced.
HV	211	Domestic Heating and Cooling	4 credits
Advanced heating theory and air conditioning systems. Gas, fuel oil and electric furnace systems are studied. Theories of residential air conditioning systems are introduced. Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of each type of system are studied. The reading and drawing of residential electrical schematics is introduced.
HV	221	Planning and Estimating	3 credits
Calculations of heat loss and heat gain on residential/commercial buildings and on refrigeration equipment. Computer software calculation programs are used to determine heat loss and gain.
HV	231	Heat Pumps	2 credits
Application and design of heat pumps. The efficiency of heat pumps is compared to alternative systems. Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting procedures are taught.
HV	232	Commercial Air Conditioning	3 credits
Operation of large, commercial air conditioning systems. Included are controls, pressure devices and safety regulations.
HV	251	Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration Lab III	5 credits
Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.
HV	252	Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration Lab IV	5 credits
Continuation of HV 251. Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of heat pump, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.
HV	259	DDC Temperature Control	4 credits
Application and Design of basic DDC Control Systems. Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems will be introduced. Installation, programming and check out of a basic controls system will be studied.