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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MECH 117 - Basic Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: SU

This technician-level course covers the basic compression refrigeration cycle, refrigerants available for use, major refrigeration system components and fundamentals of system operations. Using small-scale, basic refrigeration systems, participants will apply theory to hands-on knowledge as they become familiar with evacuation and charging procedures and basic troubleshooting techniques.