IIAR Certificate Program

IIAR 2 2021  Course Syllabus


Module 1
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 - Purpose, Scope, and Applicability
  • Chapter 2 - Definitions
  • Chapter 3 - Reference Standards

Module 2
  • Chapter 4 - Location of Ammonia Refrigeration Machinery
  • Chapter 5 - General System Design Requirements
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material

Module 3
  • Chapter 6 - Machinery Rooms
  • Chapter 7 - Refrigeration Equipment Located in Areas Other Than Machinery Rooms
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material

Module 4
  • Chapter 8 - Compressors
  • Chapter 9 - Refrigerant Pumps
  • Chapter 10 - Condensers
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material

Module 5 
  • Chapter 11 - Evaporators
  • Chapter 12 - Pressure Vessels
  • Chapter 13 - Piping
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material

Module 6  
  • Chapter 14 - Packaged Systems and Equipment
  • Chapter 15 - Overpressure Protection Devices
  • Chapter 16 - Instrumentation and Controls
  • Chapter 17 - Ammonia Detection and Alarms
  • Chapter 18 - Absorption Refrigeration
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material

Module 7 
  • Appendix A - Explanatory Material
  • Appendix B - Ammonia Characteristics and Properties
  • Appendix C - Methods for Calculating Relief Valve Capacity for Heat Exchanger Internal Loads
  • Appendix D - Duplicate Nameplates on Pressure Vessels
  • Appendix E - Method for Calculating Discharge Capacity of a Positive Displacement Compressor Pressure Relief Device
  • Appendix F - Pipe Hanger Spacing, Hanger Rod Sizing, and Loading
  • Appendix G - Hydrostatic Overpressure Relief

Module 8
  • Appendix H - Stress Corrosion Cracking
  • Appendix I - Emergency Pressure Control System
  • Appendix J - Machine Room Signs
  • Appendix K - Alternative Ventilation Calculation Methods
  • Appendix L - Pipe, Fittings, Flanges, and Bolting
  • Appendix M - Operational Containment
  • Appendix N - Ammonia Absorption Refrigeration
  • Appendix O - Designing to Avoid Component Failure Caused by Abnormal Pressure or Shock
  • Appendix P - Removal of Water from a System
  • Appendix Q - Guidelines for the Identification of Ammonia Refrigeration Piping and Equipment System Components 
  • Appendix R - References and Sources of References

 

Final Certificate Examination: Qualified registrants must have paid their Certificate Course tuition and must have successfully completed the Module 1-8 Quick Check Quizzes (at least 80% correct on all eight quizzes).

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How It Works
Academy of Natural Refrigerants’ certificate courses are self-paced and are available entirely online, including the final exam. 

The IIAR 2 Certificate course includes eight training sessions, each approximately 45 minutes long, delivered as a PowerPoint presentation with lecture. At the end of each module, there will be questions to check comprehension of the material.  After comprehension of material is demonstrated, you can move onto the next module. To receive a certificate, participants will be required to pass a comprehensive final course examination.

Course Requisites
We recommend these minimum requirements for individuals interested in participating in this program:

  • General knowledge of the physical properties of ammonia
  • Familiarity with design and installation considerations affecting construction of closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Working knowledge regarding equipment that may be employed in operational closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems

Learning Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Describe appropriate and safe location of ammonia refrigeration equipment and outline general design requirements for construction of closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Discuss design and installation considerations for machinery rooms and requirements for refrigeration equipment located in areas other than machinery rooms
  • Understand safe installation and proper operation of equipment that may be employed in closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems including: compressors, refrigerant pumps, condensers, evaporators, pressure vessels, piping, packaged systems and equipment, overpressure protection devices, instrumentation and controls, and ammonia detectors and alarms.

Continuing Education Credits
After participating in an IIAR Academy of Natural Refrigeration certificate course, successfully completing the accompanying quizzes, and passing the final course exam, learners will earn continuing education credits that can be applied toward maintaining P.E. licensure and RETA certification. IIAR is accredited by the Registered Continuing Education Program for Engineers, Surveyors & A/E/C Professionals (RCEP) as an approved provider of continuing education. 
 
The IIAR 2 Certificate Course offers 6.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits to learners who successfully complete the course.

The IIAR Academy of Natural Refrigerants is a long-term education program created to address the need for competent professionals in natural refrigeration system design, safety and maintenance. The objective of the academy is to address the technical training needs of end users, design build contractors, equipment manufacturers and consulting engineering sectors of the IIAR membership. As industry codes and regulations change and evolve the need for competent professionals in our industry will continue to grow.   

IIAR Certificate Courses are based on ASTM standards and allow design engineers, installers and responsible parties to show that they have received documented and standardized instruction regarding design and operation of ammonia-based refrigeration systems, and/or the current regulatory environment within the industry.