PHPF 160 - Heating Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 9

Prerequisite(s): PHPF 110, PHPF 120, PHPF 130, and PHPF 140
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Students learn how to install residential hydronic and steam heating systems, and indirect and direct domestic water heaters. Students also learn to design hot-air systems and receive information on energy-saving techniques and equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Design and install a residential hydronic heat system to within industry standards.
Properly design and install a residential hot air heating system to within industry standards.
Properly design and install a residential domestic hot water heater to within industry standards.
Properly measure and adjust heating system combustion efficiency to within manufacturer specifications.
Diagnose, maintain and repair gas and oil burners to proper working condition.