JRYM 153B: TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS & DUCT SYSTEMS FOR JOURNEYPERSONS (FIRST YEAR)
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1.5 |
| Hours: | 6 lecture, 48 laboratory per quarter (54 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of recognized sheet metal apprenticeship or equivalent and recent employment as a journeyperson in the sheet metal industry. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to correctly complete an air balance report.
- A successful student will be able to identify common fan types used with duct systems.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Use air measurement instruments safely and accurately.
B. Correctly complete an air balance and hydronic balance report.
C. Submit a complete system report to client.
Course Content
A. Use instruments
1. Accurate and safe use of temperature measurement instruments
2. Differences between single and duel path duct systems
3. Common fan types used with duct systems
4. Typical pump types used on hydronic applications
B. Air and hydronic balance reports
1. Proportional and sequential balance methods
C. System reporting
1. Complete written reports on an entire HVAC system
Lab Content
A. Practicing safe use of tools and equipment
B. Measuring
C. Accuracy in instrument use
D. Adjustments and re-checking
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Results of written quizzes and tests
B. Satisfactory completion of shop projects
C. Comprehensive written final examination
D. Maintenance of a workbook of student's daily work activities
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Discussion
B. Laboratory
C. Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Leo A. Meyer Associates, Inc. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing of Environment Systems. Alexandria, VA: National Training Fund, 2009.
Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. HVAC Systems Test and Air Balance. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., 2010.
International Training Institute. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing of Environmental Systems. International Training Institute, 2003.
NOTE: These are the standard Sheet Metal textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although one or more may not be within 5 years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Read the ITI text unit, Preparation for Balancing and TAB Forms.
B. Prepare a written balancing report, as assigned.