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In Chattanooga State's air conditioning and refrigeration program, classroom and shop learning experiences are concerned with the domestic, commercial, and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The students also learn about the different heating systems, gas, oil, electric, and solar, and heat pump systems. The course includes the theory, application, operation, and maintenance of systems, combined with intensive hands-on instruction. Instructional units covered are:
Graduates find career opportunities as an Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician; Sales, Retail, and Wholesale; Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Installer; Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Maintenance; Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Service; Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Engineer Helper; or Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Operator. For more information contact George Abbott (George.Abbott@chattanoogastate.edu, daytime instructor, Don Green, evening instructor (Donald.Green@chattanoogastate.edu) at (423)697-3173, David Guinn, (David.Guinn@chattanoogastate.edu) evening instructor at the west campus (423)837-4616 or e-mail Mike Ricketts at Mike.Ricketts@chattanoogastate.edu or call (423)697-4781. Chattanooga State | - | Tennessee Technology Center Division | - | Programs |
Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are highly
complex, requiring more than a single machine. They are sophisticated systems of
interlocking machines that produce cooling. For example, air conditioning systems require
fans, compressors, condensers, and evaporators to cool and dehumidify the air. Metal and
fiberglass ducts or special piping distribute the treated air through the building.
Technicians specializing in this field must be able to work with the complete system and
many specialize in a give area: installation, repair, residential, commercial, etc.
electrical theory