HVAC 1600 - Mechanical Piping Systems

Credits: 3
Students explore the different piping materials used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), hard and soft copper, and galvanized and back iron piping. They develop skills to measure, cut, prepare, and connect piping and tubing. In addition, students use a piping schematic to layout a piping system. Finally, students identify and explain the use of common fittings and valves for different styles of piping and tubing.