HVA 112 - Oil Burners and Hydronic Steam Heating

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course is an introduction to oil burners and hydronic steam heating. The course covers the history of oil burners and their technological growth to present day in residential and light commercial appliances. Also discussed are petroleum crude, refinement, and distillation into light grade fuel oil. This course also covers techniques in designing and building of steam heating systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the differences in fuel oil grades; Explain the principles of oil burner combustion; Describe fuel pump operation; Explain the functions of safety and operating controls; their purpose and operation; Identify the sequences of operation of an oil burner as related to hydronic steam boilers; Identify the venting process of oil-fired appliances; Service oil burners; Identify methods of heat transfer; Cite the principles of steam generation; Describe one and two pipe steam distribution systems; Explain the importance and operation of the Hartford Loop; Service steam boilers.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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