2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

PLH 112-Basic Plumbing Systems 3 Lect., 3 Lab., 4 Sem.-Hrs.
Introduction to plumbing and heating trade; use of hand and power tools. Theory
and application of basic plumbing and heating systems, including identification of
equipment and supplies, types of pipe, domestic water supply, drainage system,
fixture connections and their installation. Individual laboratory projects are assigned
with emphasis on safety requirements.
Concurrent with MAT 103 (Trade) or permission of instructor.
PLH 114-Advanced Plumbing Systems and Design 2 Lect., 3 Lab., 4 Sem.-Hrs.
Theory and application of drain, waste, and vent systems; building and sewage
system installation and maintenance; pipe fitting, and installation and repair of
domestic hot water heating appliances. Applied projects to coincide with PLH 108
Blueprint Reading and Estimating. Rough-in and final hook-up of all phases of
plumbing technology. Individual lab projects.
Prerequisite: MAT 103 (Trade) or permission of instructor.
PLH 118-Basic Heating Technology 3 Lect., 3 Lab., 4 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to heating technology from the earliest systems to present day
equipment and design. Applied mathematical solutions for problems in the heating
field. Modern equipment used in specialized applications. Heat loss calculations
for various materials. Heat loss calculations for structures from residential to
light commercial. Individual lab projects.
Prerequisite: MAT 103 (Trade) or permission of instructor. Must be taken
concurrent with PLH 120.
PLH 120-Heating Systems Design
and Installations 2 Lect., 3 Lab., 4 Sem.-Hrs.
Design of hydronic and steam systems. Sizing and calculation of pipe, heat distributing
units, boiler, and all related equipment for the installation of the complete
system. Series loop-single and multiple loop applications, and one pipe hydronic
systems. Installation and trouble shooting of steam and hot water systems. Gas, oil,
electric and coal fired systems to be included. Individual lab projects.
Prerequisite: MAT 103 (Trade) or permission of instructor. Must be taken
concurrent with PLH 118.
PLH 128-PLH Code 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Study of the BOCA and National Standard Plumbing Code as it applies to the
plumbing and heating trade.
PLH 222-Advanced Heating Technology 3 Lect., 2 Lab., 4 Sem.-Hrs.
Hi efficiency hot air heating systems. Specialty heating applications and equipment.
Residential and light commercial. Special projects and lab applications.
Prerequisite: PLH 120, MAT 103 ( Trade) or permission of instructor.
PLH 224-Mechanical (Heating) Code 3 Lect., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A study of the BOCA National Mechanical Code as it applies to residential and
light commercial buildings.
PLH 230/232-Internship 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Students will work in the field to obtain a hands-on approach in the plumbing
and heating technologies. Students will work with local qualified contractors in
their area of specialization. Students will be required to maintain a “C” average in
all PLH courses to participate in this course. This may be completed on a cooperative
education basis.
Permission of instructor.
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