ESRT 120: Heating Systems

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Class Program

Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092695

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduction to heating systems, emphasizing electric, gas, oil, solar systems, hot water and steam boiler systems. Includes lab experience troubleshooting, practicing repair procedures and combustion analysis. Proper use of tools, instruments and tests to perform efficiency measurements included.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ESRT 110

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify electric heat components and practice troubleshooting procedures.

Examine Gas and Oil Heat Components and apply appropriate Troubleshooting Methods.

Discuss Hydronic Heat including Hot Water and Steam.

Describe Humidification and Air Filtration.

Evaluate applications and return on the investment for solar heat applications.

Perform energy measurements on electric furnaces.

Test gas analysis and air flow on combustion units.

Core Topics

Electric Heat Components and Troubleshooting Methods
Gas and Oil Heat Components and Troubleshooting Methods
Hydronic Heat including Hot Water and Steam
Humidification and Air Filtration
Solar Heating Systems