HART 2449 - Heat Pumps

4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Prerequisite: None.
Course Outcomes
1 - Explain a reverse cycle system.
2 - List the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation.
3 - Explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode.
4 - Identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost.
5 - Charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode.
6 - Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
7 - Perform tests for adequate air flow.
8 - Determine balance point and coefficiency of performance (C.O.P.).
9 - Define attributes of geothermal heat pump systems.