HVA 110 - Hydronic Heating Systems

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course is an introduction to hydronic hot water heating. The course is designed to cover residential and light commercial systems, which involves many different piping disciplines. Also covered are design and building techniques of hot water heating systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Review safety rules; Explain the principles of heat transfer; Detail boiler design and construction; Calculate heat loss/gain; Identify various heat distribution systems; Cite the different piping designs of hydronic heating systems; Cite the sequence of operation of a gas or oil fired hot water boiler; Cite the sequence of operation of a hydronic heating system; Service and replace hot water boilers; Service mechanical controls of a hydronic heating system; Identify and install appropriate venting; Analyze combustion procedures.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HVA 112

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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