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HVAC Hacks - Module 12: Mastering Space Heating Equipment and Systems
In HVAC Hacks - Module 12: Mastering Space Heating Equipment and Systems, you'll learn ...
- Combustion, venting, draft management, efficiency ratings, and applicable codes and standards related to forced air heating systems, emphasizing gas and oil furnaces.
- Hydronic heating systems and boilers, including hot water heating, boiler classifications, performance ratings, and fuel consumption metrics.
- Circulator pumps and piping networks, with emphasis on pump selection, system layouts, terminal units, and control strategies for effective distribution.
- Radiant floor heating systems, with guidance on design principles, manifold setup, pipe installation, and cost considerations.
Overview
Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 8 PDH
Length: 200 pages
Ready to move beyond basic heat loss calculations and load estimates? Dive into the heart of the heating equipment that powers modern HVAC systems. Welcome to "HVAC Hacks," a comprehensive course series packed with essential tips, industry standards, and rules of thumb to simplify your HVAC design process.
This Module 12: " Mastering Space Heating Equipment & Systems" delves into the core of real-world heating systems—forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, emitters, radiant floors, and heat pumps. This course explores how heating equipment works, how to select the right components, and how to align system design with performance goals—all rooted in real-world HVAC applications. The course includes several metrics, and easy-to-understand “Rules of Thumb” guidelines based on experience and commonly accepted practices in the HVAC industry.
This online course is applicable to mechanical and HVAC engineers as well as other technical professionals interested in learning more about building heating systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how forced-air furnaces operate and identify their key components.
- Interpret furnace capacity, sizing, and efficiency ratings in accordance with industry codes and standards.
- Compare gas, oil, and electric fuel options based on availability and application.
- Apply key furnace selection criteria, including efficiency, airflow, and cost.
- Explain the roles of combustion air, ventilation air, and confined spaces.
- Distinguish among draft types and venting categories.
- Describe hydronic heating systems that use boilers, circulator pumps, piping layouts, and heat emitters.
- Explain radiant floor heating design, including pipe layout, manifold setup, and placement techniques.
- Compare different types of heat pumps and their design configurations.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 40 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 8 PDH
Length: 200 pages
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