Description
Suitable Audience: A, B, C Technicians, Shop Foreman/ Lead Technician, Owners/Managers, Service Advisors, Parts Professionals & Vocational Instructors
Course Description: This course will cover the design, operation, and testing of A/C systems on hybrid and electric vehicles. These systems can come in many forms of compressor drive from belt only, belt/electric combination to full electric in either AC or DC voltage supply. A condensed discussion of the refrigeration cycle will be included. Operation, testing, and diagnostics of these systems will be the bulk of the course time.
Course Objectives:
- Learn about the advances that have been made to make these air conditioning systems extremely efficient.
- Identify the different ways that Hybrid and EVs air conditioning systems are powered along with the pros and cons each option provides.
- Understand the impact choosing the correct refrigerants and oils can have on Hybrids and EVs.
- Learn how heat pump systems function.
- Gain an understanding of how air conditioning systems can be used to regulate thermal load of batteries.
Training Activities: Hands-On Live vehicle, Hands-On Training aids & Access to System Components
Course Accredited Hours: 8 CEU