Course Overview
Covers theory and applications for hydronic systems design and components, boilers, controls, venting, combustion and ventilation air, building zoning, and fuels cost estimating. The above is applied to a design for preselected building.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MSYS 2079
Credits
3.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have a basic, working understanding of:
- Differentiate among the main types of hydronic heating systems.
- Calculate the required combustion air and fuel based on combustion equations.
- Design venting systems for gas-fired appliances based on BC Gas Code Specifications.
- Select and specify suitable pipe, fittings and valves for heating systems.
- Select various terminal heating units and radiant panels based on heat requirement calculations.
- Identify criteria for zoning systems.
- Design a hydronic heating system based on necessary engineering calculations.
- Lay out a hydronic heating system to industry standards.
- Analyze various types of boilers and make selections.
- Read simple control diagrams.
- Describe various steam heating systems and components.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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