Carrier University Screw and Scroll Chiller Fundamentals

3 days: October 11-13
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Carrier University certified instructors at ARPEC

Class description: HVAC technicians taking this class will learn how to best operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and service Carrier’s complete line of scroll and screw 30 series air- and water-cooled chillers. Models covered include the 30GX/HX, RA/RB/RAP, and XA/XW.

Topics include chiller refrigeration cycle, compressor theory, cooler heat transfer, and water- and air-cooled condensers
Analyze performance by recording and analyzing refrigerant and water pressures and temperatures and calculating GPM flows
Refrigerant controls, adjustments, charging, capacity control and capacity testing, and operation.
Troubleshooting of the electrical system, including timers, temperature controllers, and operating and safety controls.
Lab exercises using the control simulators, allowing hands-on knowledge of chiller control operation.

License renewal: This class applies to the continuing education requirement in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, section 4.03. This class is NOT VALID for Journeyman Broward License, State License or Contractor License renewal.

Continuing Education Units: 24 hours

Attendance Policy: Participants are required to attend the training in its entirety and will receive a certificate and credit upon successful completion of the course.

Maximum participants: 20 This course is for HVAC techs with a minimum of one year of field experience or a graduate of an HVAC training program. Students who attend are expected to have basic math skills and the understanding of HVAC tools and troubleshooting equipment.

Registrations: Registrations must be completed by Employers. See registration link for details.

Cost: No charge, subject to registration terms. Should terms of registration not be met, the registering employer will be billed $1,285 per person. See registration link for details.

Cancellations: Cancellations must be received by no later than October 4. See registration link for details.