FG01 – F-Gas Regulations - Preparation Theory Course

Regarding stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment for Cat. I Certification.

Areas covered in this module:

To prepare Category I engineers for the new theory and knowledge test for F- Gas certification.

By the end of this module you will be able to:

Describe the International System of Units (SI) applicable to the refrigeration industry.
Explain reasonable operating temperature differences for condensers and evaporators.
State the four stages of the basic vapour compression cycle, and describe their structure and function.
Explain the relationship between pressure and temperature, and its effect on the heat transfer properties of a refrigerant.
Explain how heat is transferred during the evaporation and condensation stages of the vapour compression cycle.
Define the terms sensible heat, latent heat, subcooling and superheat.
Explain how the phase change of zeotropic fluids is different to standard single substance or azeotropic blend refrigerants.
Describe the characteristics of zeotropic refrigerants.
Explain how key international Protocols and Regulations directly affect the refrigeration industry.
Describe the functionality, advantages and disadvantages of components used in refrigeration/air conditioning systems.
List the contents required in plant/system records.
Describe the hazards associated with handling F Gas refrigerants.
Explain the precautions to be adopted when handling different F Gas refrigerants.

Students should possess existing competence and practical refrigeration or air conditioning engineering experience.