Course Overview
Covers the basics of electric, hydronic, forced air and steam heating systems and their associated components and controls. Applications include the design of heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Includes reviews of solar thermal collectors, fuel, energy sources and combustion requirements for heating systems.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify different types of heat sources and their environmental impacts.
- Design electric heating systems and associated components.
- Design basic hydronic heating systems.
- Design basic forced air heating systems.
- Specify heating components including boilers, expansion tanks and specialized heating equipment associated with hydronic heating systems.
- Design and specify pipes for hydronic heating systems.
- Design and specify ducts and sheet metal duct accessories for forced air heating systems.
- Explain the role of the mechanical designer within the design team.
- Describe solar thermal heating systems.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Heating Systems (MSYS 3386) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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