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HAC 201 - Heating Systems


Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Prerequisites: HAC 101  

 
Description
This is a course in the major components of gas, oil, electric and hydronic heating systems as they relate to residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on control devices, sequence of operation and troubleshooting.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Identify the mechanical and electrical components of a natural gas furnace and hydronic system. 
  2. Identify the mechanical and electrical components of a high pressure gun type oil furnace and hydronic system.
  3. Set up a digital thermostat.
  4. Complete heating system schematics and pictorial diagrams.
  5. Analyze the sequence of operation of natural gas, oil and electric furnaces.
  6. Differentiate various types of warm air system distribution systems, hydronic systems, make-up air, exhaust, resistance type electric heat, air cleaning and humidification systems related to residential application.
  7. Perform a flue gas analysis on an oil and natural gas furnace and adjust as necessary.
  8. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on electric, gas and oil heating equipment.
Listed Topics
  1. Gas furnace system components and sequence of operation
  2. Oil furnace system components and sequence of operation
  3. Electric furnace system components and sequence of operation
  4. Oil and gas furnace diagnosis and repair
  5. Electronic thermostat programming
  6. Pilot, spark and hot surface ignition systems
  7. Hot water and forced air systems
  8. Furnace control board setup
  9. Airflow, blower adjustment and furnace temperature rise
Reference Materials
Online learning management system, internet access, NetID from CCAC, CCAC academic email address, (PPE) personal protective equipment.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021


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