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Nov 05, 2026
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HVAC 270 - Hydronic Heating Systems II
PREREQUISITES: HVAC 101 - Heating Fundamentals .
PROGRAM: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Students will review the basic components of a modern hydronic radiant heating system; types of boilers, distribution systems, heat emitters and controls. Students study the properties of water and its use as a heat transfer fluid, fluid flow in a piping system and hydraulic resistance of piping and fittings. Through the use of Radiant Design Software programs, students will learn about the unique elements of heat loss calculations when using radiant heating and will design a radiant heating system for a residential/light commercial building.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly identify various types of boilers, heat emitters, controls and piping components.
- Demonstrate the ability to lay out radiant piping systems.
- Become proficient in the use of design software to perform heating load estimates.
- Become familiar with various types of hydronic heat sources such as mod/con boilers, hydronic heat pumps, solid fuel boilers and renewable energy heat sources.
- Determine required system flow rates based on total dynamic head of a piping system.
- Understand proper pump sizing through the use of pump performance and system curves.
- Understand the proper applications of delta P and delta T circulators.
- Understand the various types and benefits of radiant panel heating systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize proper distribution piping system design
- Estimate materials required for a residential / light commercial radiant heating system.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Heat and Heat Transfer
- Heat Emitters
- Four Basic Hydronic Subsystems
- Control Strategies
- Heating Load Estimates
- Expansion Tanks
- Hydronic Circulators
- Smart Circulators
- Injection Mixing
- Snowmelt / Ice melt Systems
- Air Removal, Filling, Purging
- Properties of Water
- Specialty Fittings and Valves
- Solar Water Heating
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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