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METC 2245 - Ground Sourced HVAC


Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: METC 1340 - HVAC I: Intro to HVAC/Refrigeration    HVAC 1 or Permission of Instructor

Course Description:
This course addresses closed loop and open loop designs, residential usage of ground source heat pumps, trenching vs. well-drilling, ground loop requirements, manual J load analysis to size the ground source service, and de-superheater add-on hot water elements.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

 

Competency 1: Compare and contrast ground-sourced heat pumps with other heat pump and HVAC equipment designs.

Competency 2: Describe open and closed loop designs.

Competency 3: Describe residential applications and installations.