Benefits

Building on fundamental concepts and practices, this course will enhance your understanding of the principles and operation of ammonia refrigeration systems. The intermediate-level content will further develop your background in refrigerants (ammonia), psychrometrics, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and related equipment, as applied to ammonia refrigeration systems. You will:

• Expand your knowledge of ammonia refrigeration
• Learn techniques to optimize your system
• Increase your understanding of equipment used in ammonia refrigeration systems
• Learn application-specific tips and traps
• Receive a valuable set of ammonia refrigeration notes

Topics

• Refrigeration Load Calculations
• Refrigeration Psychrometrics
• Ammonia Refrigeration System Principles and Best Practices
• Properties of Ammonia Refrigerants
• Refrigeration Cycles and Cycle Performance
• Introduction to Advanced Systems
• Compressors and Compressor Performance
• Vessels and Refrigerant Pumps
• Evaporators and Condensers
• Troubleshooting Techniques

Audience

• Refrigeration system operators
• Plant, facilities, application, and design engineers
• Ammonia refrigeration contractors
• Utility industrial representatives
• Refrigeration service technicians and other technical personnel wanting to expand their knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system principles and practices

Because this is an intermediate course, we expect attendees to have completed our Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems course or have significant working experience with refrigeration systems. 

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

James L. Denkmann, President, Denkmann Thermal Storage, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois

Douglas T. Reindl, PhD, Professor, Engineering Professional Development, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.

Cancellation Policy If you cannot attend, please notify us by November 28, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $89, including expanded Continental breakfast and free wifi) at Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Lowell Center or call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621. Room requests after November 6 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122

Course Discount IRC Member members fee: $995 for this course