- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Advanced Combustion Testing
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Advanced Combustion Testing badge have proven to have knowledge and skill to complete advanced diagnostics on combustion appliances and HVAC systems.
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Match combustion problems with solutions (including excessive CAZ depressurization)
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Identify at least 3 causes of carbon monoxide production
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List required diagnostics tests and their function/purpose
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Calculate the system efficiency and CFM for gas furnaces
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List causes of insufficient airflow
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Match operating characteristics to specific furnace types
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Compare and contrast single-stage, multi-stage and variable stage furnaces
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Troubleshoot temperature rise conditions
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Identify symptoms of oversized furnaces
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Convert pascals to inches of water column
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Calculate system input from clocking gas meters
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Identify safety features and combustion-related components of gas furnaces
Standards
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed the Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis to determine appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities of a professional energy auditor working in the building performance industry.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed the Quality Control Inspector Job Task Analysis to determine appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities of a quality control inspector or monitor working in the building performance industry.