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Chillers: Operation & Maintenance of Chilled Water Systems

This training program is eligible for an early bird discount of $100 if registered 60 days out (or more) and will be automatically applied at checkout!

$1795

Hand holding a wrench

Hands-On

3 Days

CEU ELIGIBLE

NTT Inc. - Mechanical HVAC - Chillers: Operation & Maintenance of Chilled Water Systems

At the end of this training program attendees will be able to:

  1. Utilize HVAC concepts as they apply to air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, chillers, boilers, and pneumatic comfort controls
  2. Perform HVAC operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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  • Why You should take this training program

    NEW – This course is now available via our interactive Live Online Training format. Live Online Training course length and content may vary from our in-classroom content. Click Here to ask us about the differences.

    It is imperative that your water-cooling system(s) operates at maximum efficiency. In this hands-on chilled water systems course you will receive the critical information needed to increase your system’s reliability.

    The chiller is the heart of the refrigeration system which operates best with skilled technicians maintaining it. Gain hands-on practice and knowledge of instruments and test meters. Learn how to collect data and evaluate the chiller operation equipment. Become familiar with approach temperature and to interpret it in terms of the system operation.

    Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours
    Upon completion of this training program, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact your state or local licensing agency to determine if this training program is accepted for Continuing Education recognition by the agency.

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  • Who Should Take This Training Program

    This training is for any person needing a basic course in Chilled Water (Chiller) systems.

    Professions that benefit the most include:

    • Chilled Water System Operators
    • Refrigeration System Operators
    • HVAC maintenance and Repair Technicians
    • Plant & facility maintenance technicians
    • Building engineers
    • Building managers & superintendents
    • Plant & facility managers
    • Environmental health & safety personnel
    • Apprentice and experienced HVAC technicians
    • Stationary engineers
    • Energy management personnel

  • What You'll Learn

    Participants of the chillers operation and maintenance course will learn preventive maintenance and troubleshooting methods to ensure the system is always operating with the most efficiency and cost savings. Receive information on the latest techniques and technology. Upon request, we offer free 608, 410A EPA and HVAC Excellent Technician Certificate testing at the end of this class.

    Topics covered during this training include:

    • Types, design and operation of chillers
    • Thermodynamics and heat transfer
    • Condensers (water-cooled and air-cooled) operation and maintenance
    • Compression and absorption theory
    • Cooling towers —design operation
    • Refrigeration prime movers and compressors
    • Glycol (anti-freeze) systems
    • Thermal storage systems
    • Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
    • Upon request, we offer free 608, 410A EPA and Test of Excellence testing at the end of this class.

  • Training Program Description

     

    CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS

    • Synopsis
    • Component overview
    • System design
    • Associations, codes and standards

    THERMODYNAMICS

    • Heat transfer theory
    • Heat vs. Temperature

    REFRIGERATION THEORY

    • The chilled-water refrigeration cycle
    • Compression cycle theory
    • Absorption cooling theory

    REFRIGERANTS

    • Compression cycle refrigerants
    • Absorption-machine refrigerants

    REFRIGERATION PRIME MOVERS

    • Compressors
    • Absorption machines

    EVAPORATORS & LIQUID COOLERS

    • Types of evaporators and liquid coolers
    • Evaporator (cooler) operation
    • Maintenance

    CONDENSERS

    • Types of condensers
    • Air-cooled condensers
    • Water-cooled condensers

    METERING (expansion) DEVICES

    • Metering devices
    • Economizers

    CONTROLS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

    • Controls

    CONTROL SYSTEMS PUMPS

    • Pump theory
    • Centrifugal pump operation
    • Centrifugal pump configurations
    • Pump maintenance and troubleshooting

    PIPING SYSTEMS

    • Copper tubing
    • Steel pipe
    • Valves
    • Insulation of chilled water piping

    CONDITIONED SPACE SYSTEMS

    • Psychrometrics
    • Air-cooling coils
    • Fans
    • Air filters

    CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM FLUIDS

    • Water chemistry basics
    • Corrosion inhibition
    • Freeze protection using glycol fluids
    • Cleaning closed-loop systems

    HEAT REJECTION SYSTEMS

    • Once-through (waste-water) systems
    • Recirculating systems

    OPEN SYSTEM WATER QUALITY

    • Cooling tower water
    • Cooling tower water treatment
    • Water treatment equipment and systems
    • Selection of a water treatment vendor

    HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS

    • Heat recovery principles

    THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEMS

    • Thermal storage theory
    • Ice storage
    • Stratified chilled water storage

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    Training Program Pricing

    3-Day Hands-On + Lecture: $1,795

    This course may be included with other training or as a standalone. As such, training time depends on course length as determined by your outcome goals. Please call (800) 922-2820 or CONTACT NTT TRAINING to discuss pricing and your unique training needs.

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