Study of fluid and gas conveyance within residential construction, with emphasis on the selection and application of tools and materials appropriate for code approved system installation and operation. Additional topics include the study of dynamic and static forces impacting fluid transfer, introductory plan and specification development, and basic material and cost estimating.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab
Introduction to how mechanical estimates are prepared during the planning and bidding stages of construction projects. Discussion and laboratory work cover how to generate cost data of building mechanical elements to prepare and use as an adaptable tool to estimate HVAC projects. Focus on concepts and practices related to project management, customer relations and design-build projects. Additional topics include cost analysis of HVAC designs and developing alternative cost for project budgeting.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Advanced pipefitting, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics as they apply to fluid conveyance within commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Emphasis on the selection and application of tools and materials appropriate for code approved system installation and operation. Additional topics include fluid transfer mechanics, thermodynamic principles, ADA compliance, advanced plan and specification development, and materials with cost estimating.
5 Credits: 3 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
PLH113
Advanced pipefitting, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics as they apply to fluid conveyance within commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Emphasis on the selection and application of tools and materials appropriate for code-approved system installation and operation. Additional topics include fluid transfer mechanics, thermodynamic principles, advanced plan and specification development, and materials with cost estimating.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
PLH113
Basic skills required to identify and install a residential gas-fired hydronic heating system. Emphasis on the installation of basic boiler trim, hot water piping systems, gas piping, controls, and sequence of operation for hydronic heating comfort.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ACR239
Prerequisites:
PLH113
Basic entry level skills required to identify, install and operate residential and commercial steam heat systems, boilers, and trim. Emphasis on combustion efficiency testing and oil burner service, installation and repair, and pipefitting skills.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
PLH236
Advanced study of the skills required to identify, install, and operate residential and commercial hydronic heating systems. Emphasis on combustion efficiency testing, oil burning service, installation and repair, and pipefitting skills.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
PLH233