Course Overview:

This course is designed as an introduction to the basic principles of hydronic heating system design and operation using Powerpoint lecture, work problems, and live operation of demonstration displays. Applications discussed will be residential and small commercial water-based systems where Rules of Thumb can be used to size and select system components such as heat transfer terminal units, distribution piping, circulating pumps, zone or balance valves, and other required hydronic specialties for proper air management.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

NOTES:

Those wishing to use hard copies for note taking during the course should print these files and bring them to class. Work problems and necessary reference materials will be distributed during class in hard copy form. The Schoolhouse will provide 3-Ring binders for students to organize all documents.

Prior to the first day of class, students should download the PC Version of & Gossett System Syzer® to their laptop computer, and also have a valid username and password to access and use Gossett ESP-Systemwize® located under the Selection Tools tab on the & Gossett website. Consult your local & Gossett representative for assistance.

Lunch will be provided each day

The Schoolhouse will host a meet & greet social, including food and beverages, at the hotel on Tuesday evening from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. All students and significant others are welcome to join us.

A plant tour will be given as part of this course. The Schoolhouse will provide all PPE necessary, including steel toe shoes. Personal steel-toe shoes brought by students must have an EH (Electrical Hazard) Rating.

All seminars are three days long, beginning at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, finishing at 3:00 PM on Thursday. For those requiring air travel, departing flights on last day should be booked no sooner than 5:00pm to insure ample time for arrival at O’Hare Airport, Rental Car Return, and clear TSA screening.

Expected learning outcomes:

• Ability to recognize the advantages a properly designed hydronic system can provide
• Apply Rules of Thumb learned to simplify design steps for a closed loop hydronic system
• Recognize how to assess the projected system load for sizing boilers, pumps, piping, air management expansion tanks and other required specialties for hydronic systems
• Select the appropriate piping layout design to support the application and expected system control strategy
• Use the Gossett System Syzer® to complete typical calculations

CEU Credit Details:

3 Days – 1.7 CEU Credits*/15 GBCI CE Hours Awarded

• Students are required to attend all 3 Days. No Partial Credits will be awarded.
• Full participation in class discussions and additional educational activities, as well as completion of all work problems is expected.
• Completion and submission of course evaluation document prior to departure on last day.
• Students will need to bring their laptop computer or tablet device to complete work problems and course evaluation

Note: Registration will open on July 10, 2024

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