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HART 2349 - Heat Pumps



A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Explain a reverse cycle system.
  • List the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation.
  • Explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode.
  • Identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost.
  • Charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
  • Perform tests for adequate air flow.
  • Determine balance point and coefficiency of performance (C.O.P.).
  • Define attributes of geothermal heat pump systems.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 32

Lab Hour(s): 32

Prerequisite(s): HART 1301 HART 1307 HART 1341 or Chair Approval



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