Plumbing apprenticeship program. Level 3 Block F : hydronic heating and cooling systems

British Columbia Industry Training Authority, (author.). BCcampus, (publisher,, distributor.).

Summary: "The content of this block is organized to introduce the plumber apprentice to the theory and installation of hydronic heating systems. With an emphasis on design and comfort, this block will cover topics related to provincial heating guidelines as well as the design and installation of associated equipment such as heat sources, piping, valves, and controls."--BCcampus website

Record details

ISBN: 9781774201848
ISBN: 1774201852
ISBN: 9781774201855
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 205 pages) : illustrations (some colour)
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Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : BCcampus, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	Competency F1: Determine hydronic system loads -- Learning task 1. Purpose of a heating system -- Learning task 2. Concept of heat and heat transfer -- Learning task 3. Heat loss and heating requirements -- Learning task 4. Calculating transmission loss -- Competency F2. Radiant systems -- Learning task 1. "Wet" systems, "dry" systems -- Learning task 2. Select and size piping -- Competency F3: Switches and relays -- Learning task 1. Describe switches -- Learning task 2. Describe relays -- Competency F4: Design hydronic system controls -- Learning task 1. Describe the principles of electrical controls -- Learning task 2. Describe control systems for hydronic systems -- Learning task 3. Interpret electrical control circuit diagrams -- Competency F5: Install hydronic control systems -- Learning task 1. Describe wiring components -- Learning task 2. Describe conductor installation -- Learning task 3. Describe wire termination.
Information Relating to Copyright Status:	This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Industry Training Authority BC Copyright 2023 2023
Source of Description Note:	This bibliographical record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 "No Rights Reserved" license. Description based on online resource; title from pdf title page (viewed on October 17, 2023).