LAC 28:CV.2513. Heat Pump

A. Understand and apply the principles of vapor compression heat pump cycles. B. Understand and apply the principles of supplementary heat. C. Understand and apply the relationship of outdoor ambient temperature to heating capacity. D. Understand and apply the electrical circuity of air-to-air, and group-to-air heat pumps. E. Understand and apply the principles and operation of defrost controls in heat pump systems; e.g: 1. electronic demand defrost; 2. pressure; 3. time/temperature; 4. time; and 5. etc. F. Understand and apply the principles of the balance point of heat pumps. G. Interpret the balance chart and plot the balance point of a heat pump. H. Design air distribution and delivery systems. I. Fabricate and insulate air distribution systems. J. Install/service vapor compression heat pump systems. K. Troubleshoot vapor compression heat pump systems.