CRAF6019: Refrigeration Tech

Title: Refrigeration Tech APPROVED

Long Title: Refrigeration Technology

Module Code: CRAF6019 Duration: 1 Semester

Credits: 5

NFQ Level: Fundamental

Field of Study: Craft

Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )

Module Delivered 3 programme(s)

in

Module MICHAEL HOURIHAN

Coordinator:

Module Author: DAVID O RIORDAN

Module This module will introduce the learner to refrigeration and air conditioning
Description: (RAC)engineering principles. It will provide the underpinning knowledge of RAC systems
required by the wide range of allied diciplines of Mechanical, Technician and the
Renewable Energy sectors.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Outline the basic principles of refrigeration and air conditioning vapour compression technology
LO2 Outline the health and safety requirements when handling and storing refrigerant fluids
LO3 Explain the changes that occur to refrigerant fluids as they absorb and reject heat
LO4 Explain the purpose and function of system components, electrical control devices and control
circuits
LO5 Complete practical demonstrations of pressure testing, leak testing and safe evacuation
procedures of a Refrigeration/Air Conditioning test rigs / coldrooms
LO6 Fault find simulated mechanical and electrical refrigeration systems

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module.
You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have
considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior
learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules)
which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this
module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this
module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You
may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed

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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Vapour Compression System
Principles of heat flow, pressure-temperature relationship, conduction, convection, radiated heat transfer,
single stage compression, direct and indirect cooling/heating systems
Health & Safety
Health effects, physical properties of refrigerants, flammability, asphyxiation, ozone depletion EPA (2006),
manual handling procedures
Fluid Phase Change
Fluid thermodynamics, Mollier diagrams, heat absorption and heat rejection, saturated, superheated and
subcooled fluids
Component Devices and Electrical Control Circuits
Operation of system control circuits, magnetic solenoid valves, relays, contactors, check valves and
regulators
Pressure Testing and Evacuation
Pressure testing, leak testing, system evacuation, refrigerant charging, safe operating pressures
Fault Finding
System pump-down, low/high pressure switch control, thermostic controllers, pressure release valves,
system short cycling control

Assessment Breakdown %
Course Work 70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination 30.00%

Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome % Assessment
addressed of Date
total
Practical/Skills Laboratory practical assessment of mechanical and 4,5,6 20.0 Week 5
Evaluation electrical functions of a dedicated training unit, to
include flow circuit diagrams and temperature
recordings
Short Answer Coursework written exam based on learner unit 1,2,3,4 20.0 Week 8
Questions outcomes
Practical/Skills Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Workshop practical 2,3,4,5 30.0 Week 11
Evaluation assessment of leak detection methods used for
testing on a dedicated test rig unit

End of Module Formal Examination

Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome % of Assessment
addressed total Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3,4 30.0 End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a
requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time

Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Lecture Classroom lectures 3.0 Every 3.00
Week
Lab Dedicated Lab Volt simulation test rig operation / 2.0 Every 1.00
manual handling exercises on refrigeration Second
systems Week
Independent & Directed Coursework self study 3.0 Every 3.00
Learning (Non-contact) Week
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00

Workload: Part Time

Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Lecture Classroom lectures 3.0 Every 3.00
Week
Lab Dedicated Lab Volt simulation test rig operation / 2.0 Every 1.00
manual handling exercises on refrigeration Second
systems Week
Independent & Directed Coursework self study 3.0 Every 3.00
Learning (Non-contact) Week
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00

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Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources

Althouse, Turnquist, Bracciano, 2000, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning [ISBN: 1 - 56637
- 725 - 0]
Norman Cook 1995, Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology, Macmillan London [ISBN:
9780333609583]
Eugene Silberstein 2012, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 1 Ed. [ISBN: 1111644543]

This module does not have any article/paper resources

This module does not have any other resources

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Module Delivered in

Programme Programme Semester Delivery

Code
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical 2 Mandatory
Services
CR_EEQMF_6 Certificate in Equipment Maintenance Fundamentals 2 Elective
CR_EMSTE_6 Certificate in Mechanical Services Technology 2 Mandatory

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