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HOT WATER HEATING
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
Guide Notes
Welcome to the Spirax Sarco Hot Water Heating Correspondence Course which has been designed to look at one small, but important, part of the total building service package - the Hot Water Heating System.
Who is it for?
This course is not intended to turn anyone into a fully fledged heating engineer. Its purpose is to introduce the subject of hot water heating and to look broadly at some aspects of its design and function. Anyone who does not come from a “heating engineering” background will find the course of interest, as will those who have to work with such systems.
What is it about?
The Need for a Heating System This section introduces the need for a heating system and covers subjects including the transfer of heat, design temperatures, piping symbols and heat emitters.
Piping Systems This section explores the types of piping systems available - gravity and pumped and looks in more depth at pipe sizing.
Selecting the Boiler and Pump The selection of boilers and pumps along with pump sizing, characteristics and position are covered in this section. How to balance the system and automatic controls are also introduced.
Temperature Control The final section deals with the alternative methods available regarding temperature control.
Studying tips
Before you commence work on the course you should work out your timetable and arrange to set aside a regular period of time for studying. Try to set yourself a target date for completion to help maintain momentum. There is a log sheet in the assessment book which should help you to keep a check on your study times if required. Work through all four sections, one at a time and in a logical sequence. Complete the individual self assessments, using the model answers to check your progress. Queries may be submitted via email to [email protected].
I’ve completed the course – what next?
The pass mark is 70% for the final assessment however should you not achieve the pass mark we will ensure you get appropriate feedback and an opportunity to re-submit your test paper. To obtain the Hot Water Heating certificate you must complete and return the Final Course Assessment to Keith Roberts at the UK Steam Technology Centre (UKSTC) by email to [email protected] or post to: UKSTC Spirax Sarco Chalrton House Cirencester Road Cheltenham GL53 8ER If you haven’t achieved the pass mark then we will let you know and you will be given the opportunity to retake the test. Best of luck!
More information
Spirax Sarco UKSTC also provide a range of training courses in steam, delivered at our state-of-the-art facility offering a fully working boiler house, demonstration and practical areas which allow delegates the change to get hands on and put the theory into practice. For the latest information and virtual tour please visit our website at www.spiraxsarco.com/uk/training.