Heat Pump Primer: Workforce Development

Introduction 
CHAPTER 1 New to the College: Charting Your HVAC Journey: Suffolk’s Guide to Career and Credentials
CHAPTER 2 Safety Essentials for Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 3 Fundamentals of HVAC Theory 
CHAPTER 4 Temperature vs. Heat
CHAPTER 5 Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pump Refrigeration Cycle
CHAPTER 6 Modes of Heat Transfer in Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 7 Heat Pump Core
CHAPTER 8 Thermodynamics, Refrigeration Cycle, and Heat Transfer 
CHAPTER 9 Temperature Scales, Heat Measurement, and Cold-Climate Considerations 
CHAPTER 10 Cold-Climate High-Efficiency Air-Source Heat Pumps
CHAPTER 11 Coefficient of Performance, Power Requirements, and Home Energy Audits 
CHAPTER 12 Chemical Properties of Refrigerants and Advantages of A2L Refrigerants in Cold Climates
CHAPTER 13 Safe Handling of A2L Refrigerants and Practical Performance Metrics 
CHAPTER 14 Unique Components in Air-Source Cold-Climate Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 15 Capstone Lab 
CHAPTER 16 Inverter Technology and Voltage Conversion in Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 17 Sizing and Best Installation Practices for High-Efficiency Air-Source Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 18 Maintenance and Cleaning Best Practices for Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps  
CHAPTER 19 Troubleshooting Air-Source Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 20 Piping Practices, Leak Detection, and Nitrogen-Purged Brazing 
CHAPTER 21 Best Practices for ACR Connections With Flare Fittings 
CHAPTER 22 Refrigerant Recovery and Charging Procedures 
CHAPTER 23 Step-by-Step A2L Recovery Procedure 
CHAPTER 24 Performance Ratings and Efficiency Standards for Heat Pumps 
CHAPTER 25 Table of Acronyms 
Final Examination