- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$623.20
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.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MSYS 3025 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45434
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45434
- Domestic fees $623.20
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:15 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact soepts@bcit.ca to register. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.