Refrigeration Plant Operator A Course

Introduces essential terminology for understanding refrigeration systems and operations, covering terms related to pressure, temperature, cooling cycles, and environmental impacts of refrigerants.

Focuses on the importance of compliance with provincial legislation and national standards like CSA B52 for mechanical refrigeration, and CEPA E2 for environmental safety. This section helps operators understand legal responsibilities and follow operational and safety standards for refrigeration plants .

Covers safety protocols specific to refrigeration systems, including gas detection, exposure limits, personal protective equipment (PPE), and handling of hazardous materials. It includes WHMIS basics, confined space entry, and fire protection methods essential for risk management in industrial refrigeration environments .

Focuses on the practical aspects of operating refrigeration systems, addressing system start-up and shutdown procedures, routine checks, and emergency response protocols. This unit emphasizes the operator’s role in managing energy efficiency and consistent system performance .

Teaches the principles of refrigeration cycles, including vapor-compression and absorption methods. Covers different refrigeration system types (direct and indirect systems) and introduces secondary refrigerants, focusing on effective cooling system design and operation.

Reviews large-scale refrigeration applications and system integration, including industrial compressors, condensers, and evaporators. Emphasizes the efficiency and reliability required for industrial refrigeration, along with operational nuances of high-capacity systems.

Focuses on thermodynamic calculations for refrigerants, including heat transfer, phase changes, and pressure-temperature relationships. Operators learn to use psychrometric charts and perform calculations for refrigerant cycle efficiency, supporting effective troubleshooting and optimization.