BLDG 271 - Heating Systems

(R only)

A study of the operation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of gas, oil, and electric heating systems. Topics include installation and service procedures, tools, equipment, systems, fuels, and principles of combustion. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 170 and BLDG 172, or consent of department. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Identify various heating system types. (Systems)
Describe various fuels used for heating. (Combustion)
Describe basic combustion theory. (Combustion)
Describe installation procedures for a typical residential heating system. (Service)
Identify various heating system tools. (Service)

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