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Oil Heating Fundamentals of Installation, Servicing & Troubleshooting – With The PPATEC Training Center – Middleton, PA
January 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
PPATEC is now offering an extended version of our popular NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program. This new entry-level 120-hour oil heat training will be included as a part of our 10-Week HVAC & Energy Professional Program. PPA and PPATEC members have the option of enrolling technicians into the best possible oil heat class based upon their experience level.
This extended 120-hour oil heat training concept was specifically developed for individuals with no or very limited field experience (less than 6 months). The program will include more time for hands-on training with live fire equipment, electric components, fuel properties, hydronics systems, and our state-of-the-art diagnostic simulators. Attendees will complete this class with NORA Bronze Certification as well as the necessary fundamental skills to be an asset to your organization for years to come.
Week #1: Oil Heat Principles, Properties, Theories, Oil Burners & Components
Overview: This course will cover topics of: Fuel Oil Properties, Biofuel, Low Sulfur Diesel, Other Fuel Sources, Oil Burners, Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units, and much more.
- Part 1: Fuel Oil Properties
- Part 2: Biofuel, Low Sulfur Diesel, Other Fuel Sources
- Part 3: Oil Burners
- Part 4: Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units
Objectives: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:
- Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintain and service popular brands of oil burners and equipment
- Perform installation and maintenance on hydronic boilers, forced air furnaces and related piping and/or ventilation systems with minimal supervision
- Seek employment in an entry-level position in the oil heat technician field
- Demonstrate a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of heating system design, installation, operation and analysis
- Properly perform assigned duties demonstrating proper safety practices and procedures in the lab and the workplace, while installing, designing, troubleshooting and servicing oil fired systems
- Maintain a safe and compliant work environment
- Document and maintain equipment/service records
- Multitask and prioritize all duties and responsibilities in order of importance
Week #2: Oil Heat Nozzles, Chambers, Draft & Venting, and Combustion
Overview: This course will cover Nozzle Construction and Flame Patterns, Combustion Chamber Sizing, Draft Adjustments and Regulating Draft with Chimneys and Power Venters, Combustion Theory, Efficiency Testing and Troubleshooting, Causes of Carbon Monoxide, Smoke and Soot.
- Part 1: Nozzle Construction and Flame Patterns
- Part 2: Combustion Chamber Sizing, Draft Adjustments and Regulating Draft with Chimneys and Power Venters
- Part 3: Combustion Theory, Efficiency Testing and Troubleshooting
- Part 4: Causes of Carbon Monoxide, Smoke and Soot
Objectives: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:
- Explain, identify, and execute nozzle construction and flame patterns
- Explain, identify, and execute combustion chamber sizing, draft adjustments and regulating draft with chimneys and power venters
- Explain, identify, and execute combustion theory, efficiency testing and troubleshooting
- Explain and identify causes of carbon monoxide, smoke and soot
Week #3: Oil Heat Components, Controls, Wiring, Installation, Energy Conservation & Customer Service
Overview: This course will cover topics of: Ignition Systems, Motors, Fans & Couplings, Primary Controls, Limit Controls & Thermostats, Outdoor Reset Theory & Terminology.
- Part 1: Ignition Systems
- Part 2: Motors, Fans & Couplings
- Part 3: Primary Controls, Limit Controls, Thermostats Outdoor Reset Theory & Terminology
- Part 4: Energy Conservation & Customer Service
Objectives: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:
- Explain and identify how ignition systems work; install and troubleshoot ignition systems
- Explain how motors, fans, & couplings work; install and troubleshoot motors, fans, & couplings
- Explain how primary controls, limit controls, & thermostats work, function and are installed
- Explain outdoor reset theory & terminology
- Explain heating systems, heat loss, detecting heat loss, renewable energy types and how they work
- Explain preventative maintenance and service procedures; perform preventative maintenance and service procedures
- Explain energy conservation, home energy concepts, pressure & thermal boundaries, and insulation factors
- Explain customer service procedures
Our Instructor: Alan Mercurio, PPA’s Lead Technical Trainer, has over 30 years of industry experience in various roles including service technician, equipment sales, and service manager. Alan is an industry author, consultant, educator, and proctor. He holds certificates as a Master Technician in the State of Pennsylvania, Silver certificate from the PPA, is NORA Gold Certified, and is EPA Certified by the VGI Training center as a type I and type II Air Conditioning Technician. He is the past president and founder of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of OESP (Formerly NAOHSM), is on OESP’S Education committee, and is a liaison to NORA.