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= Heat Pump Course Introduction es] COME ese) RISES owes a debt of gratitude to the many volunteers who assisted in the development and Preparation of this training material. The untiring efforts of these dedicated members are sincerely appreciated. In particular, RSES wishes to offer special thanks to the following individuals: Loren “Shorty” Shuck, CMS, Educational and Examining Board Chairman Harlan “Skip” Krepcik, CMS, Principal Author Ken Bachner, CMS Roger Hensley, CMS Iv Moeller, CMS Howard Pemper, CMS Nick Reggi, CMS Bill Sammons, CMS Members of the Tennessee Valley Chapter In addition, RSES gratefully acknowledges the following organizations for their valuable contributions (0 this training manual: Aeroquip Honeywell Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) ICM Controls Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Invensys Airflow Technical Products, Inc. Lennox Industries Inc Brasch Manufacturing Company, Inc. Lima Register Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, inc. Carrier Corporation Dwyer Instruments, Ine. Emerson Flow Controls Ferris State University (FSU) Florida Heat Pump Manufacturing Company Fluke Corporation Friedrich Air Conditioning Company Hart & Cooley, Inc. Peterson Equipment Company, Inc. Rheem Air Conditioning Division Ruud Air Conditioning Division Sporlan Valve Company Michigan Geothermal Energy Association (MGEA) Texas Instruments Inc. TSI Incorporated, Alnor Products Trane/American Standard Inc. York international Corporation 2: HEAT PUMP COURSE Essense This Heat Pump Training Course was developed by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (SES), the world's leading education, training, and certification association for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) professionals. Founded in 1993, RSES is a nonprofit organization of more than 19,200 members in 431 chapters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as, affiliate organizations worldwide. The Heat Pump Training Course has been completely revised, rewritten, and designed to meet the real-world needs of technicians who seek a better understanding of the many aspects of today’s HVAGIR industry. The Heat Pump Course is not a beginner's program. It is writen for participants who already have a basic background in refrigeration and air conditioning. Should you find that you are having difficulty with the material, you may wish to consider participating in the RSES Technical Institute Training Courses, or in the Refrigeration and Ar Conditioning Training Courses before continuing with the Heat Pump Course. This manual belongs to you. It is your primary leaming too! now, and will serve you well in the future as a source of reference. The layout of the material has been specifically designed to allow space for you to write in your book and make notes as needed in the page margins. ‘Training Course participation is only one of the many benefits that you enjoy as an RSES member. Your local Chapter, in addition to offering courses similar to this one, offers testing and certification, monthly meetings with colleagues and acknowledged experts, and many other opportunities for broadening your professional capabilities. Your membership in RSES includes access to a wide variety of educational resources designed to keep you informed of current industry trends and technologies. My sincere best wishes for your success. Loren “slaty “shack Loren “Shorty” Shuck, CMS Chairman, & & E Board (© Copyright 2004 by ho Aaigoraton Snes Enginoors Sasi NTRODUCTION Eas Lesson 1 Lesson 2 . Lesson 3 Lesson 4. Lesson 5 Lesson 6. Lesson 7 . Lesson 8 Lesson 9. Lesson 10 Lesson 11. Lesson 12... Lesson 13 .. Lesson 14. Lesson 15, Lesson 16. Lesson 17 Lesson 18, Lesson 19... Lesson 20. Lesson 21 Lesson 22... Lesson 23..... Lesson 24.2... Lesson 25. . Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28... Lesson 29. Lesson 30, Lesson 31 . Lesson 32. ‘Appendix Volume 1 - Heat Pump Fundamentals Heat Pump Systems - Heat Pump Principles - Heat Pump Compressors - Flow Controls and Accessories ... Heat Pump Electrical Systems - Heat Pump Electrical Components Heat Pump Thermostats - Airsto-Air Heat Pump Defrost Supplemental Electric Heat arn Fossil Fuel Backup Heat * | Water-Source Heat Pump Systems

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