AIRC 137 Fossil Fuel Furnaces
A study in general service and installation of gas, oil, and electrical resistance heating systems installed in residential and light commercial structures. Instruction will cover system controls, consumption and combustion fuels, warm air systems, duct work, hydronic systems, piping, and heat loads
Notes
Program Application Required
AIRC 137Fossil Fuel Furnaces
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I. General Information
Department
Trades and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
8 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
80
Semester Contact Hours Lab
80
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Program Application Required
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
A study in general service and installation of gas, oil, and electrical resistance heating systems installed in residential and light commercial structures. Instruction will cover system controls, consumption and combustion fuels, warm air systems, duct work, hydronic systems, piping, and heat loads
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the electrical system of Gas, Oil, Electrical Furnaces and hot water boiler systems.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic components that make up a Gas, Oil, Electrical furnace and hot water boiler systems.
- Exhibit a working knowledge of control devices used in Gas, Oil, Electrical furnaces and hot water boiler systems.
- Use basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to make improvements or repair these systems.
- Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting systems for repair and maintenance purposes.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Refrigeration Theory
System Controls
Consumption and combustion of fossil fuels
Warm air system
Duct design
Heat loads
Hydronic piping and boiler operation
Introduction to alternative energy resources
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual
Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations
Lab handouts per instruction
Required Exams
Successful completion of Lab Tasks
Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments
Successful completion of Text assignments
Successful completion of exams
Attendance
Required Text
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition text Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition lab manual
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual
Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations
Lab handouts per instruction
Successful completion of Lab Tasks
Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments
Successful completion of Text assignments
Successful completion of exams
Attendance