Basic Refrigeration (RA 111)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

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Family:

Paul Tunge

My lovely wife of 26 years, Lisa and two sons, Brad, 26 and Jordan, 22.   My son Brad is a journeyman plumber in Sioux Falls and my son Jordan is a Crew Chief on the Blackhawk helicopter in the US Army and stationed in Weisbaden Germany.

 

Hobbies:

I have a cabin on Lake Thompson near DeSmet SD where I try to spend as much time as possible with family and friends pursuing my love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Educational Background:

I graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls SD in 1985

 

 

Educational Background:

Paul Tunge

Associates Degree-HVAC-Southeast Technical Institute 1994

 

Bachelors Degree-Adult Educatilon- Bellevue University 2016

STI Department:

I am the first year instructor in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Department

Occupation:

Paul Tunge

I am the first year instructor in the HVAC program here at Southeast Tech.  Courses I teach are Basic Electricity, Basic Refrigeration, Basic Heating Systems, Heating Troubleshooting, AC Installations, and AC Troubleshooting and Sheetmetal Fabrication.  We focus on residential heating and cooling.

Occupation:

Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM (8/24/2020 - 10/30/2020) Location: SF WOOD 101
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 9:50 AM - 12:00 PM (8/24/2020 - 10/30/2020) Location: SF WOOD 202

Description

Covers general safety, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, and the operation of the basic refrigeration system. Residential air conditioning equipment, tubing and piping operations, and electrical controls will also be covered. Lab activities will allow hands-on experience in the basics of refrigerant recovery, recycling, sealed system servicing, and troubleshooting. Corequisite: RA 110