Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Combustion Analysis and Retrofit - Gas

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Why Should You Take This Combustion Analysis and Retrofit - Gas Course?

This course is designed to train participants to perform tests particular to gas-fired systems and to recommend retrofits. Topics include combustion analysis, safety controls, vent safety, carbon monoxide measurement, heat rise measurements and the treatment of on and off-cycle loss.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics
  • Introduction to Residential Heating Systems

 

Course Format:  This is a lecture-lab course in which topics are presented by the instructor utilizing handouts, presentations and hands-on demonstrations. Following instructor lecture and demonstrations, students will be monitored while performing skills and procedures in the lab.

 

Course Topics:

  • Combustion Analysis
  • Safety Controls
  • Vent Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Measurement
  • Temperature Rise Measurement
  • Treatment of On- and Off-Cycle Losses
  • Efficiency Ratings of Gas Fired Systems

 

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Identify and explain the function of gas burner components
  • Effectively test gas fired systems using appropriate tools and equipment
  • Identify system failures and recommend possible solutions adhering to the PAWAP standards

 

Evaluation and Grading:  To successfully complete the course and receive certification, the student must complete the written exam with a minimum score of 70% and pass the lab exam.

 

Classroom Rules of Conduct:

  • Safety Glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop area.
  • Leather-type work shoe or boot must be worn. NO open-toed shoes or sandals!
  • All students are responsible for properly cleaning up their area, properly storing parts, and returning all tools at the end of class.
  • No cell phone use during class, cells phones may be checked during breaks only.
  • This is a smoke free school zone; smoking is not permitted on school grounds.
  • Refer to the enrollment packet for school wide policies.
Syllabus

Syllabus:

  • Course overview and introduction
  • Power Point Presentation and lab demonstrations on following topics:
    • Gas combustion
    • Efficiency ratings
    • Gas appliance design
    • Venting gas appliances
    • Testing gas appliances
  • Power Point Presentation and lab demonstrations on following topics:
    • Timing gas meters
    • Gas combustion parameters
    • Flue gas
    • Test equipment
    • Mobile home furnace design and testing
  • Field testing
  • Power Point Presentation and lab demonstrations on following topics:
    • Gas combustion math
    • Reducing off-cycle losses using vent damper
    • Control adjustments
    • Distribution system improvements
  • Combustion testing practice
  • Review
  • Final written and lab test
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What's Included
  • Interactive workshop with an experienced instructor 
  • Hand-on training for maximized learning
  • Copy of Combustion Analysis Student Guide
  • Combustion Analysis and Retrofit - Gas certificate of course completion
Scheduling Process
  1. Contact us and let us know how many employees need training.
  2. We will send a request for bid to our network of over 400 trainers.
  3. Sit back, relax, and within 24-48 hours you will have competitive pricing and a training date for this course.
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