Refrigeration is the science of moving heat from low temperature to high temperature. In addition to chilling and freezing applications, refrigeration technology is applied in air conditioning and heat pumps.
If a change of enthalpy can be sensed as a change of temperature, it is called sensible heat.
Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Ghana are:
Cape Coast Technical University
Accra Technical University
Entry Requirements
Four (4) passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics any two (2) Science related subjects.
Certificate II Applicants: Passes in relevant subject areas as such Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering.
Diploma, HND and Degree graduates in Science Laboratory Technology, Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
Mature Access Course.
Duration:3years
How do you get AC certified?
Earn a high school diploma or GED equivalent (depends on your state)
Receive an HVAC certificate from an accredited trade school or program (depends on your state)
Obtain your HVAC licence from the state you plan on working in.
Pass certification exams for different types of HVAC careers.
What is a 609 certification?
Section 609 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires technicians who service motor vehicle air conditioning “MVAC” systems to be certified.
Required to service motor vehicle A/C systems.
Required to purchase small containers (under 20 lb) of regulated refrigerants.