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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 hydronics heating systems as they relate to residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on control devices and troubleshooting.


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

  1. Describe, troubleshoot and service the mechanical components of gas furnaces.
  2. Describe, troubleshoot and service the electrical component parts of gas furnaces.
  3. Describe, troubleshoot and service the mechanical parts of a high pressure gun type oil furnace.
  4. Describe, troubleshoot and service the electrical components of high pressure gun type oil furnace.
  5. Describe the functions of thermostats.
  6. Transpose heating schematics into pictorial diagrams.
  7. Analyze the operation of an electric furnace.
  8. Recognize 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.
  9. Properly adjust the flue gases on an oil furnace and barometric gas furnace by performing a flue gas analysis on the equipment.
Listed Topics
  1. Gas Furnace Electrical and System
  2. Oil Furnace Electrical and System
  3. Electric Furnace Electrical and System
  4. Oil Furnace and Gas Furnace Tune-Up
  5. Electronic Thermostat Program
  6. Spark and Hot Surface Ignition Systems
  7. Hot Water and Hot Air Systems

Approved By: Murphy, Michael Date Approved: 03/19/2008


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