Rack Program Plus
(71 Instructional Hours / 240 Days) Advanced
Written by Bob Feathers and Chris Compton
Rack Program Plus
The Rack Program Plus is an advanced program totaling 71 instructional hours. Students will take one course at a time in a systematic progression that moves through the topics of refrigeration fundamentals, market refrigeration and the specific technologies focusing on Parallel and Unparallel Systems and Applications.
The need for Refrigeration Mechanics is ever evolving:
- Old systems still need to be maintained.
- Retrofit opportunities.
- New technologies and refrigerant requirements.
- System controls / Energy savings.
- Food safety and monitoring are very important.
Students are enrolled as online asynchronous independent study. This access allows students to login at their convenience 24/7/365. This program is NATE recognized for 71 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.
Courses Included
- 141 Refrigeration
- 142 Refrigeration II
- 444 Rack Tech Program
- 245 Compressor Failure Analysis” with Bob Feathers (Mr. Compressor)
Rack Program Plus
(18 hours/60 days) Intermediate
Written by Chris Compton
HVACR Refrigeration 141 provides a thorough examination of the refrigerant circuit as it is applied to both air conditioning and refrigeration purposes, and presents a practical and systematic method to diagnose problems in the refrigerant circuit. If you understand the parameters governing the operation of the refrigerant circuit, you will be able to diagnose any piece of equipment. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation & Maintenance Standards. This course is recognized for 18 hours of continuing education (CEHs) applicable to NATE re-certification.
Modules Cover
- Basic Refrigeration Cycle Physics
- Condensation and Condensers
- Expansion and Metering Devices
- Evaporation and Evaporators
- Compression and Compressors
- Measure the Normal Cycle
142 Refrigeration II
(18 hours/60 days) Advanced
Written by Chris Compton
This course is a continuation and elaboration of HVACR Refrigeration I. Presentations describe the application of common accessories found in a system, piping arrangements, sizing considerations and system operation. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation & Maintenance Standards.
Modules Cover
- Refrigerants
- Common Compressor Accessories
- Common High-Side Accessories
- Common Low-Side Accessories
- Piping System Sizing
- Common System Control Arrangements
444 Rack Tech Program
(30 hours/120 days) Intermediate
Written by Bob Feathers
The 444 Rack Tech is an advanced program totaling 30 instructional hours. Students will take one course at a time in a systematic progression that moves through market refrigeration and the specific technologies focusing on Parallel and Unparallel Rack Systems and Applications.
The need for Refrigeration Mechanics is ever evolving:
- Old systems still need to be maintained.
- Retrofit opportunities.
- New technologies and refrigerant requirements.
- System controls / Energy savings.
- Food safety and monitoring are very important.
Students are enrolled as online asynchronous independent study. This access allows students to login at their convenience 24/7/365. This program is NATE recognized for 30 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.
Modules Cover
- Intro to Supermarket Applications I
- Intro to Supermarket Applications II
- Oil Management
- Head Pressure Control
- Heat Reclaim
- Liquid Distribution
- Case Temp Control
- Defrost Applications
- Compressor Protection
- System Capacity Control
245 Compressor Failure Analysis with Bob Feathers (Mr. Compressor)
(5 hours / 60 days)
Written by Bob Feathers and Chris Compton.
This is a 11 video / 5-hour series of compressor tear downs performed by and commented on by Bob Feathers, “Mr. Compressor”.
He dissects a range of manufacturer’s reciprocating semi hermetic commercial compressors that have failed and points out the clues that point to the reason for failure.
“A Compressor Doesn’t Fail, A System Fails!” – Chris Compton
Prerequisites
Because of the advanced topics discussed in this video series, it is recommended that you complete these refrigeration courses: 141 HVACR Refrigeration I, 142 HVACR Refrigeration II, 441 HVACR Commercial Refrigeration I, 442 HVACR Commercial Refrigeration II; or have extensive experience in these topics. This course is recognized for 5 hours of continuing education (CEHs) applicable to NATE re-certification.
Enrollment Details
Prerequisites: This advanced program is designed for HVACR technicians, facilities managers, and commercial maintenance technicians who have already completed an educational program for HVACR and/or have current industry work experience in the field. The program will build on your existing knowledge of HVACR fundamentals and equipment and help you learn commercial supermarket applications and systems.
Grades: Students who complete the program with a grade of 70% or higher will receive a certificate of completion.
Recommended Textbook: Cengage: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, by Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson, John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, 9th edition.
This program qualifies for our pay-as-you-go in-house financing.
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Invest in your future with our 71-hour Rack Program Plus Program
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Unlock new career opportunities
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Gain valuable knowledge
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Earn NATE credits