“Learn refrigeration basics, HVAC components, thermodynamics, and cooling load calculations – no experience needed.”
Are you curious about how refrigerators, air conditioners, and cooling systems really work? Whether you’re an engineering student, a future technician, or simply someone who wants to understand the science behind cooling, this course is the perfect starting point for you.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamental principles of refrigeration and thermodynamics, including the differences between heat and temperature, sensible and latent heat, and.
- Identify and describe the main components of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, such as the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve, alo.
- Analyze and interpret refrigeration cycles using pressure-enthalpy charts and refrigeration tables to calculate key performance indicators like cooling capacity.
- Apply the concepts of superheating and subcooling to optimize system performance, and understand the impact of control systems and deviations in real-world refr.
- Evaluate the role of insulation and thermal conductivity in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in refrigeration systems..
- Perform cooling load calculations by assessing various factors such as transmission load, solar gain, product load, and air change requirements..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 8 lectures • 33min.
Requirements
Are you curious about how refrigerators, air conditioners, and cooling systems really work? Whether you’re an engineering student, a future technician, or simply someone who wants to understand the science behind cooling, this course is the perfect starting point for you.
“Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning” is a beginner-friendly course designed to give you a solid foundation in the core principles, components, and applications of refrigeration systems. No prior knowledge or technical background is required—just your curiosity and a desire to learn!
Through a combination of clear explanations, visual illustrations, and practical examples, you will explore:
- The basic thermodynamic principles that govern heat transfer, temperature, and phase change.
- The main components of refrigeration systems, including the compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator, and how they work together in the vapor compression cycle.
- The difference between sensible and latent heat, and the role of refrigerants in cooling systems.
- How to read and apply refrigeration charts and tables to solve basic performance problems.
- Essential concepts like superheating, subcooling, insulation, and energy efficiency in real-world systems.
- An introduction to cooling load calculations, including factors like transmission, solar gain, and product loads.
This course is structured in a step-by-step format that helps you build your knowledge progressively and confidently. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand, evaluate, and explain the key elements of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in HVAC, studying marine or industrial refrigeration, or just expanding your technical know-how—this course will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.