A single Distance Learning Module covering the skills and knowledge necessary to design domestic central heating systems. Cost of the module includes postage, marking the summary questions, feedback, and a personalised Record of Achievement on successful completion.
Module Summary:
1 Introduction,
2 Comfort conditions,
3 Room usage ventilation and temperature levels,
4 Determining heat losses,
5 Heat emitters,
6 Heating system piping layouts,
7 Mass flow rate - provisional tube sizes,
8 Pump head, capacity, position and system balancing,
9 Provision for expansion of the system water,
10 Heating system control,
11 Heating control system types,
13 Upgrading existing heating control systems,
14 Cabling and wiring schematic diagrams,
15 Building regulations requirements,
16 CHeSS, Energy Efficiency Recommended, SAP and SEDBUK,
17 Boiler selection criteria,
18 System commissioning and handover,
19 Problems in heating systems,
20 Bibliography and further reading,
21 Summary multiple-choice questions
Intended user group:
New-Entrants and existing mechanical building services personnel such as plumbers who wish to broaden their skill base. Indication of level: Takes people through from the basics, and also useful to people on NVQ level 3 courses in plumbing and heating etc.