HVAC 54 - Brazing and Motor Technology

    Recent Professors
    D. Barnes, R. Lewallen
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    26–28 students
    Credits
    6.5
    Prerequisite
    HVAC 50
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of HVAC 54
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students describe the uses of electric motors in the HVAC trade, identify the parts of electric motors, identify distinguishing features of the standard motor types, calculate operational speeds, and identify horsepower requirements. Students draw motor circuit diagrams and troubleshoot common motor faults. Students describe the function of an air-side economizer, braze copper connections, and evacuate a refrigerant circuit to specified micron levels. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu 4:00pm–7:05pm, Tue Wed Thu 7:00am–10:05am