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HVAC Pneumatic
I. Course Prefix/Number: AHR 205
Course Name: HVAC Pneumatic
Credits: 4 (3 lecture; 3 lab)
II. Prerequisite
AHR 104 or consent of department chair.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course covers variety of control methods used to maintain comfort systems automatically. Fo-cus is on pneumatic control systems. Content includes terminology used in commercial air con-ditioning systems, elementary controls. Fee $30
IV. Learning Objectives
Students will learn the pneumatic control systems used on commercial HVAC systems and func-tions of various pneumatic controls.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
Week
1 HVAC Systems Air Handlers, Fans, Cooling Eqpt.
2 Definitions of Pneumatic Terms and Fittings Air Compres¬sors, Filters, Dryers, P.R.V.'s
3 Thermostats Single, 2 Pipe, Bleed, Direct/Reverse Acting, Day/Night, Win-ter/Summer
4 Thermostats-Humidistats-sensors
5 Controllers-Receiver Controller Direct Acting-Reverse Acting
6 Relays Selector, Diverting, Reversing, Averaging E.P/P.E.
7 Actuators-Motors-Operators-Dampers & Valves.
8 Humidification and control.
9 MID-TERM EXAM
Introduction-control application.
10 Control Applications
Economizer Control, Fixed Quantity, Summer-Winter changeover, Day-Night Set-back.
11 Cooling & Dehumidification.
12 Class Tour - To be Announced
13 Terminal Unit Control applications
Temperature control accessories.
14 Piping Systems
Control Diagrams-Sequence of Operation
15 Maintenance of control systems
16 FINAL EXAM
1 HVAC Systems Air Handlers, Fans, Cooling Eqpt.
2 Definitions of Pneumatic Terms and Fittings Air Compres¬sors, Filters, Dryers, P.R.V.'s
3 Thermostats Single, 2 Pipe, Bleed, Direct/Reverse Acting, Day/Night, Win-ter/Summer
4 Thermostats-Humidistats-sensors
5 Controllers-Receiver Controller Direct Acting-Reverse Acting
6 Relays Selector, Diverting, Reversing, Averaging E.P/P.E.
7 Actuators-Motors-Operators-Dampers & Valves.
8 Humidification and control.
9 MID-TERM EXAM
Introduction-control application.
10 Control Applications
Economizer Control, Fixed Quantity, Summer-Winter changeover, Day-Night Set-back.
11 Cooling & Dehumidification.
12 Class Tour - To be Announced
13 Terminal Unit Control applications
Temperature control accessories.
14 Piping Systems
Control Diagrams-Sequence of Operation
15 Maintenance of control systems
16 FINAL EXAM
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lectures, films, class discussions; a mixture of classroom exercises, and supervised hand-on ex-perience in laboratory.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
A. All laboratory safety rules must be followed by students.
B. No more than six (6) absences will be allowed. Anymore will result in a failing grade. (Three absences lowers one letter grade.)
C. All quizzes and exams must be completed.
D. Frequent tardiness will result in an absence.
E. Each student must participate in shop practices.
F. Do not leave the class for the evening without notifying your instructor.
B. No more than six (6) absences will be allowed. Anymore will result in a failing grade. (Three absences lowers one letter grade.)
C. All quizzes and exams must be completed.
D. Frequent tardiness will result in an absence.
E. Each student must participate in shop practices.
F. Do not leave the class for the evening without notifying your instructor.
IX. Instructional Materials
Text: Control Systems for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning by Roger W. Haines.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
A. Weekly quizzes, Mid-term Exam and Final Exam. Each carries equal weight to derive final grade.
B. Performance on Lab exercises and laboratory tasks.
C. "Hands On" performance evaluation, and class participation.
B. Performance on Lab exercises and laboratory tasks.
C. "Hands On" performance evaluation, and class participation.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
