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Intended
for:
All
WETT certificate holders, but especially system advisors, installers and service
personnel.
Length:
One full working
day.
Prerequisites:
You must
already be WETT certified.
Objectives:
To introduce participants to the house-as-a-system principle
To learn and practise system design concepts that can produce
spillage-resistant installations
To learn improved diagnostic techniques and remedial measures
to resolve smoke spillage problems
Scope:
Smoke Spillage Prevention
is the first of a two-course series on viewing the chimney in the house as a system.
The course introduces participants to the house as a system principles that can
help them design systems that do not spill smoke into the indoor environment and
to diagnose and resolve spillage problems in existing systems.
Content:
Introduction to the house-as-a-system principle
How temperature difference, stack height and pressure difference affect chimney
venting
The effects of wind on buildings and chimneys
The effects of fan-induced negative pressure
A case study on diagnosing spillageproblems
Output:
Successful completion
of the course (70% on the examination) provides one continuing education credit, fulfilling the mandatory WETT continuing education requirement.
Course code:
SS
Price:
$295 (+tax)
Please note: prices are subject to change and may vary
by region. Visit the courses in your area section for spectific dates, course
locations and registration information.