To develop skilled HVAC/R technicians capable of installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing air conditioning and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

1. Analyse HVAC/R systems and performance

2. Design basic HVAC layouts and system solutions

3. Evaluate system efficiency and faults

4. Apply advanced installation and servicing techniques

5. Develop maintenance and energy-efficient solutions

Module 1: HVAC/R Fundamentals & Thermodynamics

• Advanced thermodynamics principles
• Psychrometrics (air properties)
• Heat transfer principles:
o Conduction
o Convection
o Radiation
• Refrigeration cycle analysis
• System efficiency concepts (COP – Coefficient of Performance)

Module 2: Refrigeration Systems & Components

• Advanced compressor types:
o Reciprocating
o Rotary
o Scroll
• Expansion devices:
o Capillary tubes
o TXV valves
• Condensers and evaporators (detailed operation)
• Refrigerant properties and classification

Module 3: Installation Techniques

• Split AC, window AC, and central AC installation
• Ducted system installation basics
• Copper piping design and brazing
• Vacuuming and charging procedures (advanced)
• System commissioning

Module 4: Electrical Systems in HVAC

• Electrical circuits in HVAC systems
• Wiring diagrams and interpretation
• Control systems:
o Thermostats
o Contactors
o Relays
• Basic PLC control introduction
• Fault finding in electrical systems

Module 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Advanced fault diagnosis techniques
• Compressor diagnostics
• Refrigerant leakage detection
• System performance testing

Module 6: HVAC Design Basics

• Load calculation basics
• Sizing of HVAC systems
• Air distribution principles
• Duct design basics
• Ventilation systems

Module 7: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Energy-efficient HVAC systems
• Green refrigerants (R32, R290 overview)
• Energy conservation techniques
• Building energy management systems (BMS) basics
• Environmental impact of refrigerants

Module 8: Industrial Applications & Advanced Systems

• HVAC systems in:
o Hotels
o Hospitals
o Commercial buildings
• Cold storage systems
• Chillers and cooling towers (overview)
• Smart HVAC systems and automation

Final Project