PHPF 150 - Heating Theory

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

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 the course, the student will be able to:

Identify the commonly used fuels for heating and describe their general characteristics.
Understand and explain the laws of thermodynamics and the combustion process.
Identify and describe the components of hydronic and hot air heating systems and domestic hot water heaters.
Properly layout and design residential hydronic and hot air heating systems.
Understand and measure combustion efficiency and its effect on the heating systems.