Advanced Combustion Testing

This course covers all the systems related to the combustion process in residential homes from the gas meter to the flue cap and everything in between. Students will learn about the most common combustion safety testing procedures for fuel-fired furnaces and water heaters. They will also learn about chimney design and operation, tuning the combustion process, setting gas pressure, combustion flue gas analysis, and proper testing methods and solutions for CAZ issues. Students will utilize combustion analyzers, gas detectors, and manometers to perform diagnostic testing.

Lessons include identification of systems and components, setup of test equipment, performing test procedures, evaluating results, and implementing remediation measures.

Course Learning Objectives:

• Upon course completion, students will know how to:
• Apply building science to combustion, combustion analysis, venting, and air movement
• Identify the common parts of combustion appliances and what they do
• Perform test-in and test-out procedures that include combustion appliance evaluation, worst-case depressurization tests, and combustion analysis
• Understand building codes related to combustion appliances including gas codes, venting, and combustion appliance zones
• Apply viable solutions to issues related to efficiency, venting, and combustion appliance zones

Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course, and any relevant exam(s), at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee.

For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070.

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