Trains those working with hot water heating to properly design a residential hot water heating system to meet the guidelines established by the Residential Hot Water Heating Association of BC. After successful completion of the Certification Exam, students can, for a fee, register with the TECA as being Certified in Hydronic Systems Design. Passing grade is 70%. (3.0 Credits)
Prerequisite(s)
Should be working with residential hot water heating systems or a related field.
There will be no class on Oct 12th. Additional charge for textbook "Hydronic Systems Design" Available at the BCIT Bookstore. Visit their website at www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or call 604-432-8379.
Additional charge for textbook "Hydronic Systems Design" Available at the BCIT Bookstore. Please be sure your name in your registration records matches your driver's license or passport for examination and certification purposes. No class on Mon. Oct. 14th.
Additional charge for textbook "Hydronic Systems Design" Available at the BCIT Bookstore. Visit their website at www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or call 604-432-8379.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Calculate heat loss.
Design a radiant panel.
Size and select circulation pumps.
Size and select expansion tanks
Size and select boilers.
Describe system components.
Describe the procedure for system commissioning.
Explain the RHWHA Guidelines for the design and installation of hot water heating systems.
Related Programs
PPGS 1140 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.