Unit 8: Leak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup

Objectives


  • After studying this unit, you should be able to
  • describe a standing pressure test.
  • describe the six classes of leaks.
  • explain the test procedures for evaporator and condenser section leaks.
  • explain the test procedures for suction and liquid-line leaks.
  • explain the test procedures for temperature-, pressure-, and vibration-dependent leaks.
  • choose a leak detector for a particular type of leak.
  • describe a deep vacuum.
  • describe two different types of evacuation.
  • describe a wireless, digital, micron vacuum gauge.
  • describe two different types of vacuum measuring instruments.
  • describe how wireless, Bluetooth technology can be used in an evacuation process.
  • choose the correct high-vacuum pump.
  • list some of the proper evacuation practices and techniques.
  • describe a deep-vacuum single evacuation.
  • describe a triple evacuation.
  • explain the process involved in cleaning a system after a hermetic motor burnout.


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