Commercial HVAC
A comprehensive curriculum covering 12 chapters and 169+ topics.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Timings: 9 a.m to 2 p.m & 5 p.m to 10 p.m
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Training Partner
Commercial HVAC
What You Will Learn
A comprehensive curriculum covering 12 chapters and 169+ topics from basic principles to advanced commercial systems.
01 Basic Principles of Refrigeration
> Definition of HVAC and HVAC/R
> Explanation of EPA Section 608 Certification
> History of Refrigeration
> Refrigeration Fundamentals
> Four Main Components of a Basic Refrigeration System
> The Refrigeration Cycle
> The Carnot Cycle
> Saturation State
> Definitions
> Heat Transfer
> Changes of State of Matter
> Units of Measurement of Thermal Energy
> The Thermometer
> Thermodynamic Principle of Refrigeration
> Temperature Scales and Units of Measurement
> Temperature Conversions Between Scales
> Dry-Bulb and Wet-Bulb Temperature
> Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity
> Dew Point Temperature
02 Basic Principles of Electricity
> Safety Recommendations
> Nature of Electricity
> Electric Current
> The Multimeter
> Five Electrical Units Most Used in HVAC
> Capacitance
> Ohm’s Law
> Basic Circuit Theory
> Electrical Power
> Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC)
> Basic Tools for Electrical Installation
> Electrical Conductors
> Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
> Electrical Quantities and Measurements
> Measurement Units
> Active Energy and Reactive Energy
> Contactors
> Difference Between a Relay and a Contactor
> Inductance
> Frequency
> Electromagnetism
> Electrical Circuits
> Grounding (Earth Ground)
> LRA, RLA, and FLA
> Horsepower (HP)
> Electrical Operation of a Refrigeration Compressor
03 Piping and Brazing Applied to HVAC
> Brazing Techniques Used in Refrigeration Systems
> Types of Tubing
> Piping Design
> Tube Cutting
> Deburring
> Tube Bending
> Tube Expansion
> Flare Connections
> Propane Gas
> Butane Gas
> Acetylene
> Oxy-Acetylene
> Nitrogen
> System Pressurization and Leak Detection
> Silver Brazing Rods
> Flux
> Cleaning Prior to Brazing
> Flame Adjustment
> Heating of Tubing
04 Domestic Refrigeration
> Operation of a Domestic Refrigerator
> Components of a Domestic Refrigerator
> Insulated Cabinet or Housing
> Gasket
> Defrost Timer
> Thermostat
> Defrost Heater
> Bimetal Switch
> Condenser
> Condenser Fan
> Evaporator
> Evaporator Fan
> Capillary Tube
> Filter Drier
> Door Switch
> Light Bulb
> Relay
> Capacitor
> Overload Protector
> Start Kit
> Electrical Diagrams for Domestic Refrigerators
> Component Location
> Most Common Refrigerator Failures
> Compressor Selection
> Recommendations for Compressor Replacement
> Refrigerant Selection Recommendations
05 Refrigerants
> Refrigerants Overview
> Classification of Refrigerants
> Most Common Refrigerants Used in Refrigeration Systems
> Pressure and Temperature Relationship
> How to Read a P/T Chart
> Measuring Pressure and Temperature in a Refrigerant Cylinder
> Identifying Refrigerant in a Recovery Tank
> Identifying Refrigerant in a System
> Alternative Refrigerants
> Gas Laws Governing Refrigerant Behavior
> Boyle’s Law
> Charles’s Law
> Combined Gas Law
06 Evacuation, Charging, and Refrigerant Recovery
> Units of Pressure Measurement
> Absolute Pressure
> Relative Pressure
> Gauge Pressure
> Manifold Gauge Set
> Evacuation (Vacuum)
> Vacuum Pump
> Refrigerant Charging
> Refrigerant Recovery
> Recovery Machine
> Recovery Cylinder
07 Commercial Refrigeration Systems
> Introduction to Commercial Refrigeration
> Vapor Compression Systems
> General Classification
> Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
> Walk-In Coolers
> Blast Chillers
> Blast Freezers
> Liquid Chillers
> Refrigerated Transportation
> Emerging Commercial Refrigeration Technologies
> Heat Exchangers for Subcooling
> Two-Stage Compressors
> Disc Valve Compressors
> Cascade Systems
> Parallel Systems
> Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
> Solar Cooling Systems
08 Pressure and Temperature in Commercial Refrigeration
> Heat and Pressure Principles in Refrigeration
> Operating Temperatures for Commercial Refrigeration
> Proper Use of P/T Charts
> Common Refrigerants Used in Commercial Refrigeration
> Maintenance of Commercial Refrigerators
> Most Common Failures
09 Introduction to Walk-In Coolers
> What Is a Walk-In Cooler?
> Operating Pressures in Walk-In Coolers
> Compressor Start Kits
10 Automation of Refrigeration Systems in Walk-In Coolers
> Main Objective of Automation
> Four Main Components
> Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)
> Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV)
> Liquid Receiver
> Thermostat
> Defrost Systems
> Defrost Timer
11 Pressure Controls, Protection, and Safety
> Solenoid Valve
> Pressure Controls (Pressure Switches)
> Oil Separator
> Filter Drier
> Sight Glass
> Shut-Off Valve
> Evaporator Pressure Regulators
12 Other Important Refrigeration System Components
> Timer
> Evaporators
> Hot Gas Regulator
> Suction Accumulator
> Main System Components
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Note: A $200 enrollment fee is required upfront and will be credited toward the course fee upon enrollment.
Note: A $200 enrollment fee is required upfront and will be credited toward the course fee upon enrollment.
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