HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE & NUMBER: Oil Heating Technology: RHAA1610
CREDITS: _4_ (Lecture Hours_17__ / Lab Hours _102_ per Semester)
PREREQUISITES: RHAA1540: Introduction to Heating Systems
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Oil Heating Technology covers combustion theory of oil heating systems. Component
identification and operating characteristics of different brands of oil burners are
included. The electrical and mechanical systems are studied and analyzed. Also,
covered in this course are troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and combustion
analysis of forced air oil-fired heating equipment.
OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS:
A. Combustion Theory
B. Mechanical
1. component identification
2. component function
C. Electrical
1. component identification
2. component function
D. Maintenance
E. Installation
G. Combustion analysis
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:
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The student will
discuss the origin of fuel oil
describe the types of fuel oil
describe some characteristics of number 2 fuel oil
describe the process of combustion
explain the by products of combustion
describe a condensing oil furnace
state how oil is used for fuel
describe the components of a gun burner
describe the up flow furnace versus the down flow or horizontal furnace
describe the pros and cons of underground storage tanks
discuss above ground oil storage
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explain the difference in 1 and 2 pipe oil systems
explain how water affects fuel oil
define and explain the use and functions of fan/limit switches
define and explain the use and functions of thermostats
describe the sequence of operation for a fuel oil furnace
explain and check the sequence of operation of oil stack switches
explain heat anticipators
explain the causes of electrical problems
explain the causes of mechanical failures
explain the operation of an oil delay valve
explain the sequence of operation of electronic primary controls
interpret detailed instructions for wiring circuits
understand how to maintain blower motors
understand how to purge water from oil storage tanks
understand how to replace oil filters
adjust air flow for proper temperature difference
analyze oil furnaces and appropriately diagnose the electrical system
failure
analyze oil furnaces and appropriately diagnose the mechanical system
failure
apply and adhere to all safety rules
check and adjust blower system
check and adjust fan control
check limit and safety controls
check stack temperature
check the sequence of operation of electronic primary controls
check wall thermostat and anticipator for proper operation
demonstrate proper use of testing equipment for motors
demonstrate use of tools and test equipment following safety practices
demonstrate various maintenance task associated with a oil fired furnace
demonstrate proper use of ammeter, ohm meter and volt meter
determine cause of failure in system components
determine effectiveness of an oil pump using a pressure gauge
determine effectiveness of an oil pump using a vacuum gauge
determine physical condition of motor bearings and rotor
draw electrical circuit that conform industry logic using appropriate loads
and controls
draw electrical circuits that conform to industry logic and symbols
install and test a fan/limit control to identify set point of control
install residential heating and cooling thermostat
measure draft at chimney breaching
measure over-fire draft
measure resistance of cad cell
perform a CO2 test
perform an oxygen test
perform a smoke test
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perform combustion test and adjust to optimum efficiency
perform efficiency calculations
perform safety lockout procedures for burners
perform safety shut down of furnace
record system data for the mechanical system operation
remove test & replace an oil burner motor
replace oil nozzle and adjust electrodes
set heat anticipator on systems thermostat
test and adjust oil pumps and couplers
verify if electrical system operation is acceptable
verify mechanical system operation is acceptable
wire a complete heating system, both line and low voltage system
wire actual electrical circuits using wiring diagrams
HCC COMPETENCIES MET:
Working productively and cooperatively
Thinking critically and effectively
Communicating creatively and critically
STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS:
The student is expected to
demonstrate and exercise safety skills
attend all lectures
participate in class activities
participate and implement input into class discussions
participate in Lab activities
METHODS FOR EVALUATING STUDENT LEARNING:
Exams, quizzes, outside assignments, class attendance/participation, group
discussions, behavioral observations, simulations and other learning experiences will be
translated to points earned. Letter grades A-F will be earned based on points earned.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: (SPECIAL FEES, DIRECTIVES ON HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS, TEXTBOOK USED, ETC.)
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Date Approved
3/25/2005
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an equal opportunity educator & employer