BM 246 - Heating Systems II

Credit Hours: 3

A course reviewing HVAC systems and boilers commonly used in commercial facilities. The operating principles of heat pumps, their system components, as well as heating distribution systems. The course will also cover typical roof-top HVAC units, their system, distribution, controls, and diagnostic troubleshooting. Additional heating topics will include: low pressure boilers, their operations, boiler fittings, steam accessories, draft control, safety water treatment, and maintenance.

Course Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course the student will:

understand heat transfer methods;
understand commercial forced hot air systems;
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems;
understand L.P. steam boiler systems;
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot L.P. steam heating systems;
understand heat pump theory and operation;
troubleshoot heat pumps; and
understand proper service and record keeping procedures for HVAC system.

S (C)