Electric Heating
Self Study Course

Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test) Now Approved for Alabama HVAC Continuing Education Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22) What Students Learn: The use of electricity in an ever increasing number of applications has become an accepted pattern over the years. The microwave and range were originally regarded as luxury items. Today, however, they're viewed by many as necessities, along with dozens of other electric devices, ranging from computers to hair dryers. The acceptance of these devices as necessary for our convenience and comfort has paralleled the rise in our standard of living. Therefore, it is not surprising that electric heating has also been accepted in our homes, schools, offices, and industrial plants.

When students complete this study unit, you will be able to:

• Identify the way and the how of the electric-heating market; its growth and present trends. • Compare heating sources and list some of the benefits of electric heating. • Define the basic terms used in electric heating. • Describe the basics of heat loss and how insulation, ventilation, and other controls affect heat loss calculations. • Understand how heating requirements for buildings are estimated using the degree day method of calculation. • Identify and compare the major selections of heating equipment. • Discuss the relationship of heat, current, resistance, and voltage. • Describe the main types of electric thermal-storage systems available, including the advantages of each. • Identify and describe the various heating controls available. • Compare and select electric heating systems for residential applications. • Choose the proper heating system for a particular type of building. • Discuss the various methods for recovering lighting energy for space heating. • Determine which of the electric systems studied apply to industrial buildings. Special Notes: • This updated course replaces, Electric Heating, course 4310, and Electric Space Heating, course 4312. • This study unit is primarily appropriate for residential and commercial electricians and electrical contractors.