Description
In this section, students study heating systems that include fossil fuel units such as natural, LP gas units, oil heating systems, electric heating, and heat pump systems. The section covers the combustion and venting process as it relates to fossil fuel heating systems. The duct design process is introduced. Students learn to apply control strategies covered in the classroom to wire and operate several types of HVAC equipment. Residential load calculations are introduced. Students learn the basics of air distribution and balancing residential and light commercial HVAC air delivery systems. The curriculum introduces several types of air side components such as grills, registers, and diffusers as well as equipment typically used for air balancing.