Course Overview
An introduction to hydronic heating systems, covering fundamentals and applications of boilers, controls, venting, combustion, fuel costs estimating, piping strategies and sizing, pump sizing and selection, valve sizing and selection, and selection of heat emitters. An overview on radiant floor heating design and other alternate systems based on renewable energy sources, such as solar and geothermal are included.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MSYS 2020
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$635.73
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Differentiate among the main types of hydronic heating systems.
- Evaluate flue venting and fuel requirement based on NFPA code and fuel energy content.
- Design venting systems for gas-fired boilers based on building code.
- Select and specify pipe, fittings, and valves for hydronic heating applications.
- Select various terminal units and radiant panels based on heat requirement.
- Identify the zoning criteria.
- Design hydronic heating applications based on engineering calculations.
- Layout a hydronic piping system to industry practices.
- Analyze various types of boilers and selection.
- Understand control strategies used in hydronic heating systems.
Effective as of Winter 2011
Related Programs
Heating Systems 1 (MSYS 3025) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MSYS 3025 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 78523
Dates
Feb 12 - Apr 30 Loading
- CRN 78523
- $635.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 - Apr 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
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