This course reviews best practices for key environmental issues, ASHRAE standards, and refrigerant terminology for air conditioning and refrigeration specialists. Topics covered include principles of refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming; Lubricants, their properties, and applications, including compatibility issues with various refrigerants. The course embraces safe handling, service, and installation of refrigeration equipment utilizing modern refrigerants. It also provides an introduction to refrigerant management programs, certification schemes, and relevant policies and regulations.
This course is designed for end users, operators, and contractors who service air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The content is broken down into Five (5) individual modules, including, Environmental Issues and Refrigerant Management; ASHRAE Refrigerant Terminology, Numbering, and Classification; Lubricating Oils for Refrigerant Systems, Good Service Practices, and Safety Aspects for Refrigerants and Containers.