HVA 113 - Hydronic Troubleshooting

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course demonstrates the control functions of residential hydronic heating systems. The course materials address troubleshooting techniques, electrical and mechanical operations, and a review of basic steam and hot water design schemes. Service, safety, combustion analysis and cost-effective repair are included. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Operate a residential boiler; Recognize and list safety hazards and concerns; Use tools to determine draft and combustion; Identify mechanical devices including pumps; Explain fluid dynamics including pumps; Install and wire a zone control module; Explain principles of steam; Identify types of electrical circuits for zoning; Detail basic control schemes; Explain hydronic circuits; Replace electric mechanical components; Identify circuits on diagram; Use electric meter; Recognize system hazards; Review plan of action with owner.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HVA 110 and MAT 128

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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