Boilers, Heating Systems, and Applied Mathematics

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Boilers, Heating Systems, and Applied Mathematics

Course Description

In this course, you will examine the inner workings of boilers, controls, fittings, valves, and pumps and how they connect and interrelate. This course will teach you how to operate and maintain steam, hot water, warm air, and radiant heating systems. You will also learn the mathematical principles essential to operating these building systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the different boiler types, their components and control systems, and their operation and maintenance
  • Recognize, set up, and maintain a reliable and effective heating system
  • Calculate ratios, proportions, and percentages
  • Convert units of measure
Close-up of industrial pipes and valves; below, a worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest writes on a clipboard while inspecting equipment.
A woman smiling on her laptop taking notes

Key Topic Areas:

  • Heating system operations
  • Mechanical components of heating systems
  • Thermodynamics as applied to heating systems
  • Basic mathematics needed to operate heating systems

 

Applies To:

SMC Certificate

SMT® and SMA® Designations

USGBC Recommendation: 24 GBCI continuing education hours toward the LEED Credential Maintenance Program

Registration

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Delivery Options Date Location Course Sponsor To Register
Online Self-Paced Begin Anytime Online BOMI

Online Self-Paced

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