Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UAPP-0023
Organization:
United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Ind.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
36 Hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Thermodynamics 1
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Thermodynamics 2
Note: Students must complete the following courses to receive the credit recommendation: Hydronic Heating and Cooling-Pipefitter, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Description

Objective:

To train the student in heating and/or cooling with water as a medium.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how water can be used to heat and/or cool spaces with various equipment and piping arrangements, be able to lay out a hot water heating and/or cooling system with all controls and components
  • Describe the difference between conduction, radiation and convection when used in a hydronic system
  • Demonstrate how solar energy can be used in space heating applications for efficiency
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials