Overview

Involving the main water circuits and systems used within the building services controls environment, this course includes the necessary mechanical knowledge needed to understand applications and covers all aspects of valve sizing and control.

The course is designed for engineers and technicians who have some knowledge and a recommended minimum of one year field experience within the industry. It is also recommended that candidates complete Fundamentals of HVAC & Building Technology (BCM01) first.

Objectives

At the end of this course, delegates will understand:

  • The appropriate valves and actuators for a given hydraulic circuit (also in terms of control).
  • The ways to analyse hydraulic plants to find out if problems are caused by hydraulics or control.
  • Course Content
  • Introduction to hydraulic circuits.
  • Hydraulic characteristics of valves and actuators and sizing controlling elements.
  • Pressure independent valves.
  • Variable speed pumps.
  • Sizing of the controlling elements.
  • Hydraulic circuit problems.
  • Valve sizing.
  • Valve sizing practical test.
  • End of course assessment.

Online Course Exams for ECS Card Applications

For courses taken online, delegates now take the ECS invigilated exam at the end of the course. This means upon successful completion of the online exam; delegates can use their certificate towards their application for the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card. Find out more on the Remote Invigilation Service and how it works. 

The ECS exam is included in the course fee and resits will require an additional fee if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

To administrate the ECS exams we will require the delegates Date of Birth, National Insurance Number and a Passport style photo at the time of booking.

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