Course Details

Course Details
Course ID
1140
Course Name
Hot Water Heating
Contact Hours
15.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
The science of heating and cooling with water as the conveying medium is called hydronics. In this text you will learn the design principles involved in the heating phase of hydronics. Also covered is zone control which is a method in which two or more areas or zones are supplied with heating or cooling, usually from the same central course with independent control of the heating or cooling conditions in each zone. Also discussed with be the differend types of pumps used in hot water heating systems. You will also become acquainted with the tables used for helping you to design a heating system.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Fundamental Principles and Definition of Terms * Types of System Piping * System Piping Layouts * System Design Procedures * System Pressurization and Tank Location * Air Control in Hydronic Systems * Design Example * Pressure Drop Calculations for Large Systems * Factors in Pump Selection * Zone Control
Target Audience
Individuals in the wastewater or drinking water field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through Distance Learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous