Course Title:
Course Number: |
Introduction to Solid State:
Electronics and Controls
SS-1 |
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Through lecture
and hands-on exercises, this course introduces Solid State
Electronics through an analysis of familiar non-electronic
equipment using solid state components and electronic controls.
Heavy emphasis on technical literacy to install, troubleshoot
and service solid state electronics. Lab exercises enhance
understanding of components and circuitry. |
| Course
Outline: |
Download/print this course outline |
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| DAY 1 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Pneumatic Controls
Control System
Air Stations
Branch Lines
Main Lines
Thermostats
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Robert Shaw
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC
Types of Control Systems |
METHODS/
TECHNIQUES: |
For Students to
Understand:
Types of Control Systems: page 1 & 2
The Air Station: page 3 & 4
Pneumatic Controllers: page 5 & 6 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Question and Answer
Quiz |
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| DAY 2 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Basic Damper Controls
Valves in Sequence
Single Pressure Thermostats
One Pipe Thermostat Piping
Dead Band Thermostats
Dual Pressure Thermostats
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC: page 5 to 9 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework: read page
5 to 9 and explain dual temp. stats.
Quiz |
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| DAY 3 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Receiver Controllers and Transmitters
Dual input Receiver Controller
Pneumatic Relays
Pneumatic — Electronic Relays
Pressure Selector Relays
Air Motor Relays
Reset Relays
Pneumatic Switches
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC: page 10 to 20 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework: page 10
to 20
Quiz |
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| DAY 4 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Final Control Devices
Dampers
Actuators
Control Valves
Flow Characteristics
Steam Valves
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Robert Shaw
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC: page 20 to 33 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework: page 20
to 33
Quiz |
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| DAY 5 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Control applications
Single Zone System
Mixed Air control System
Open Loop Supply and Return
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Robert Shaw
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC: page 34 to 56 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework: page 34
to 56
Quiz |
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| DAY 6 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Room Thermostat Calibration
Dead Band Thermostats
Maintenance Scheduling
Set Throttling Range
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| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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Binder
Robert Shaw
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC: page 57 to 70 |
| RESOURCES: |
Robert Shaw Fundamentals
of Pneumatic Controls |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework: page 10
to 20
Quiz |
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| DAY 7 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| SUBJECT CONTENTS:
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MIDTERM EXAM: 40
Questions of Work Pneumatic Controls |
| RESOURCES: |
Information Obtained
From:
Robert Shaw
Pneumatic Controls for HVAC
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| EVALUATION: |
Grade Midterm Exam
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| DAY 8 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Electro Theory
Protons
Electrons
Valence Shell
Energy Level
Stable/Unstable Atoms
Bonding
Current Flow
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| RESOURCES: |
Binder: page 238
to 244 |
| EVALUATION: |
Quiz on page 244
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| DAY 9 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Volts
Amps
OHM
OHM Law
Resistors in Parallel
Resistors in Series
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| RESOURCES: |
Binder: page 9 &
10 |
| EVALUATION: |
Quiz on page 10
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| DAY 10 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Resistance Temperature Detection
Thermocouples
Thermistors
Light Emitting Diodes
Full Wave Bridge (Rectifier)
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| RESOURCES: |
Binder:
page A-10 to A-16
page B-1 to B-5
RUUD Booklet Intro to Solid State Devices |
| EVALUATION: |
Homework:
page A-10 to A-16
page B-1 to B-5
Quiz |
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| DAY 11 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
Solid State Diode
Diode Bias Conditions
Half Wave Rectifier
Full Wave Bridge Rectifier
Full Wave Rectifier
Diodes
Flame Rectifier
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| RESOURCES: |
RUUD Booklet: page
1 to 7 |
| EVALUATION: |
Quiz Based on Items
Covered to Date |
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| DAY 12 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
To understand and
identify pneumatic systems and controls. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Identify and Understand:
P.C. Boards
I.C. Boards
Troubleshooting P.C. Boards
Troubleshooting I.C. Boards
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| RESOURCES: |
Troubleshooting
current board on icemaker in shop. Input volts, output volts,
and resistors of thermistors. |
| EVALUATION: |
Grading Based on
Troubleshooting of Boards |
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| DAY 13 SUBJECT: |
Solid State Electronics and
Pneumatics |
| GOAL: |
Final Exam |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Did student understand
information presented over past 12 weeks |
| EVALUATION: |
50 Question Quiz
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