HVA 106 - Basic Piping for Contractors

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Heating

Description:

This course is an introduction to piping principles and practices as they apply to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. The course utilizes a variety of pipes, pipe materials, and fittings in the instruction of proper method of joining pipe and material lists, measuring, and assembly of manifolds. The students will develop the skills needed to work with drawings and testing procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify various types of pipes and fittings; Interpret and apply information contained in drawings and blue prints; Perform accurate measurements; Demonstrate procedures required for the HVAC&R pipe installation; Demonstrate the proper procedure for valve installation; Demonstrate appropriate procedures to test hydraulic and pneumatic pipe deficiencies; Demonstrate required safety knowledge.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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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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