HVAC/R Compressor Operation and Maintenance
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Copeland certification on compressor operation principles and failure analysis for HVAC/R technicians.
Format
Hybrid
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Skills developed through this program
- Describe scroll, hermetic and semi-hermetic compressor design
- Calculate compression ratio
- Recognize causes of compressor failure
- Identify methods of compressor failure prevention
- Perform compressor teardown and inspection
- Conduct failure analysis
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Detailed information about this program
NC3 and Copeland provide classroom instruction on compressor operation principles. Course contents include Compressor Fundamentals, Air-Cooled and Refrigerant-Cooled Semi-Hermetic Compressors, Reciprocating Hermetic Compressors, Scroll Compressors, Capacity Modulation, and Causes of Compressor Failures and System Corrections. Hands-on training has students perform an inspection and analysis to identify potential causes of failure, demonstrating mechanical and electrical compressor operation.
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