Description
Prerequisite: BCT 293 May be concurrent with BCT 101
Credit Hours: 6 cr. Hrs. (6pds: 5 lec. 1 lab)
Program of Study: BCT HVAC
Transfer Information: N/A
11.10.2016 Approved TOCC Board
BCT 294H: This course explains how to interpret drawings used in commercial construction, including mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and as-builts.. Identifies factors that affect heating and cooling loads. Explains the process by which heating and cooling loads are calculated, and how load calculations are used in the selection of heating and cooling equipment. Expands on the study of product and process refrigeration equipment by describing systems used in cold storage and food processing applications, as well as transportation refrigeration. Various types of defrost systems are covered in detail. Describes alternative devices used to reduce energy consumption, including wood, coal, and pellet-fired systems, waste-oil heaters, geothermal heat pumps, solar heating, in-fl