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The objective of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Laboratory is to train and prepare students for entry level positions as service and maintenance technicians in the fields of Air Conditioning (both heating and cooling), and Refrigeration. Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration systems consist of many mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, such as motors, comprsessors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats, and switches. In a central heating systems for example, a furnace heats air that is distributed throughout the building via a system of metal or fiberglass ducts.
HVAC technicians must be able to maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout the entire system.
Bramson ORT College isHVAC-R Laboratory focuses on providing practical, hands-on training for the wide spectrum of equipment and systems currently used in domestic and industrial environments. Basic programs allow students to become familiar with the physics and devices used in HVAC systems, and practice skills related to wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. Intermediate courses in domestic and commercial applications of these systems allow development of competencies in installation, maintenance and repair. Advanced study programs incorporate PLC system control of air, humidity and temperature parameters, and provide students with useful and practical experience of more elaborate air management systems.
HVAC technicians often specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair, although they are trained to do both. Some specialize in one type of equipment—for example, oil burners, solar panels, or commercial refrigerators. It is understood that to become an expert in any field requires dedication, hard work, and continued schooling; and most certainly having or acquiring the proper attitude, drive and motivation.
Jobs in the $150 billion a year HVAC-R industry are predicted to increase throughout the end of this decade and throughout the twenty-first century, as demand grows for new industrial, commercial, and residential climate control systems. To maintain or replace older comfort systems, additional new jobs will be created.
Traditionally, college laboratories are designed to support the theory sections of the program curriculum and courses. The reverse is the case in the Electronics HVAC-R and Computer Technology Department.
The theory sections are intended to prepare the student to work effectively in the laboratory - where the student learns the most relevant technical skills.
Laboratory Equipment
Trouble-shooting is essential for any technician to solve a problem, regardless of the job or industry. In fact, the best technicians are often the best troubleshooters. With our different skills trainers, industry-certified data acquisition system and tools and our system of troubleshooting, a student gets hands-on experience troubleshooting Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, Electrical and Control System problems. In an industry where 80% to 90% of all problems are related to troubleshooting, it is easy to see how important this training can be!
Students will work on residential split systems, package system heat pumps, air conditioners, gas furnaces, evaporative coolers, and electronic air cleaners. Students will learn how to identify components and draw schematics which will help them wire this equipment, test the electrical and mechanical operation and troubleshoot the units using electrical meters.
Air Conditioning Skills |
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The Air Conditioner Skills Trainer is design to teach our students the basic skills of wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. It is designed to be assembled, tested and disassembled by students by performing a series of tasks.
This unit contains all major components used in central air conditioning units; including all hermetic condensing unit (hermetic compressor, forced air condenser, liquid receiver), filter-dryer, moisture liquid indicator, strainer, capillary controller, forced air evaporator, blower, temperature controller, low pressure controller, and air ducts. The control panel includes a variable evaporator fan speed control, indicator light, compressor switch, power switch and power breaker.
Topics Covered:
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Conduit Assembly
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Wiring of an Air conditioning unit
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Installing Tubing
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Testing for Leaks, Evacuation, Charging, and Troubleshooting
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Mechanical/Electrical Service Analysis and Assembly Drawing
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| Dual Temperature Refrigerator Skills |
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The Dual Temperature Refrigerator Skills Trainer gives a basic understanding of a two-stage cooling system such as that found in a typical two-compartment refrigerator. One compartment serves the purpose of a freezer, while the other serves as a constant temperature cooler. It includes a hermetic compressor, liquid receiver, forced-air condenser, two forced-air evaporators, thermostat controlled solenoid, filter dryer and a liquid indicator. These components are panel mounted and stored on a mobile rack. The control panel includes a power switch, compressor switch, evaporator fan speed controls with indicator lights, and power breakers.
The Dual Temperature Refrigerator Skills Trainer is designed to teach our students the basic skills of wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. It is designed to be assembled, tested and disassembled by students by performing a series of tasks.
Topics Covered:
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Conduit Assembly
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Wiring of an Air conditioning unit
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Installing Tubing
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Testing for Leaks, Evacuation, Charging, and Troubleshooting
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Mechanical/Electrical Service Analysis and Assembly Drawing
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| Heat Pump Skills |
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The Heat Pump Skills Trainer includes the basic components of a typical heat pump unit. It can be operated in two modes: the cooling mode, where heat is absorbed at the evaporator and expelled at the condenser; or the heating mode, where heat is expelled at the evaporator and absorbed at the condenser.
The Heat Pump Skills Trainer includes a standard hermetic compressor, forced-air condenser, suction accumulator, two dual-flow dryers, two moisture/liquid indicators, a double capillary and check valve, a blower-type forced-air evaporator, a blower-type forced-air condenser, a four-way reversing valve, and a pressure controller. The control panel includes variable fan speed controls, indicator lights, compressor switch, mode switch, power switch, and a power breaker.
The Heat Pump Skills Trainer is designed to teach our students the basic skills of wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. It is designed to be assembled, tested and disassembled by students by performing a series of tasks.
Topics Covered:
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Conduit Assembly
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Wiring of an Air conditioning unit
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Installing Tubing
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Testing for Leaks, Evacuation, Charging, and Troubleshooting
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Mechanical/Electrical Service Analysis and Assembly Drawing
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| Domestic Freezer Skills |
The Domestic Freezer Laboratory gives basic understanding of the applications of a standard condensing unit a natural convection evaporator. The Domestic Freezer Skills Trainer includes a standard hermetic compressor, forced-air condenser, natural convection evaporator, dual-pressure controller, filter dryer, liquid indicator, and a capillary tube with strainer.
The Domestic Freezer Skills Trainer is design to teach our students the basic skills of wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. It is designed to be assembled, tested and disassembled by students by performing a series of tasks.
Topics Covered:
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Conduit Assembly
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Wiring of an Air conditioning unit
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Installing Tubing
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Testing for Leaks, Evacuation, Charging, and Troubleshooting
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Mechanical/Electrical Service Analysis and Assembly Drawing
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| Walk-In Cooler Skills |
The Walk-In Cooler Laboratory gives basic understanding of the applications of forced-air evaporators, and water cooled condensers. The forced-air evaporator is a compact arrangement well-suited for use in walk-in coolers. The trainer includes a hermetic compressor, dual-pressure controller, liquid receiver, water-cooled condenser, water pressure control valve, filter dryer, liquid indicator, thermostatic expansion valve, and a forced-air evaporator.
The Walk-In Cooler Skills Trainer is design to teach our students the basic skills of wiring, piping, evacuating, charging, testing and troubleshooting. It is designed to be assembled, tested and disassembled by students by performing a series of tasks.
Topics Covered:
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Conduit Assembly
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Wiring of an Air conditioning unit
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Installing Tubing
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Testing for Leaks, Evacuation, Charging, and Troubleshooting
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Mechanical/Electrical Service Analysis and Assembly Drawing
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| Other Equipments |
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Refrigerant Recovery System - Prepares students for removal of Environmentally-Harmful Refrigerants
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Refrigerant Charging Equipment - Prepares students to evacuate and charge refrigeration
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Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter
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Manifold Charging Hose Kit
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Manifold Gauge Set
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Vacuum pump
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Heater blanket
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Laboratory Hours:
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The laboratory is an open environment where maximum flexibility is provided to the student.
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Students have the opportunity to gain "hands-on" experience working on state-of-the-art equipment.
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Department staff proctor the laboratory during all operating hours and make every effort to make laboratory time productive.
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Other services provided the student during laboratory hours include: Computer/Internet Access,
Tutoring and
Student Study Groups.
The Electronics and Computer Technology Department has an “open laboratory policy". Our students are free to use the lab facilities anytime we are open.
To organize a tour, please contact:
Electronics Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800 ext 105
Email: electronics@bramsonort.edu
Spring 2008 Semester |
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9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday |
9:00am - 2:00pm |
| Saturday |
Lab Closed |
| Sunday |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
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