Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA189   20002-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA189 20002-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Specialty Gas Systems
Installation considerations for fuel oil piping systems, compressed air systems and medical gas systems. Specific supply systems used in medical and or hospital facilities. Installation of gas piping for fuel oil systems, compressed air systems, and medical gas systems. Special considerations involving cleanliness, precautions, hazards and testing in medical gas systems.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA189   20002-20086 Specialty Gas Systems
1. Explain installation considerations for specific fuel oil piping systems. (I)
2. Install specific fuel oil piping systems using codes, materials, drawings and layouts. (II)
3. Explain specific installation considerations involving compressed air piping systems. (III)
4. Install selected compressed air systems following proper design and piping installation techniques. (IV)
5. Describe gas locations and types of gases used in a medical or hospital facility. (V)
6. Explain specific supply systems used in medical gas piping. (VI)
7. Describe specific considerations for the installation of medical piping systems. (VII)
8. Install specific medical gas piping systems to include piping, valves and outlets. (VIII)
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ABA189   20002-20086 Specialty Gas Systems
    I. Considerations: Fuel Oil Piping
        A. System Size
          1. tanks
          2. vents
          3. size fill
        B. Below Ground Level
          1. foundation
          2. depth
          3. tank set and vent
          4. slope
          5. gauges
          6. suction and return lines
        C. Inside the House
          1. accessibility
          2. correct pump
          3. manufactures specifications
          4. vent
          5. loop tubing
          6. codes
          7. fire resistance
          8. tank support
          9. gauges
        D. Testing
          1. codes
          2. low pressure air
          3. bleeding
      II. Installation: Fuel Oil Piping Systems
          A. Codes
            1. national fire protection association code
            2. local codes
          B. Materials
            1. pipes and fittings
            2. filters
            3. pumps
            4. fuel gauges
            5. valves
            6. vents
            7. unions
            8. storage tanks and containers
          C. Drawings and layouts
            1. read layouts and drawings
            2. review local codes
            3. identify storage tank location
            4. identify appliance location
        III. Considerations: Compressed Air Piping Systems
            A. Components
              1. motor
              2. compressor
              3. storage tank
              4. safety relief valves
            B. Power source
            C. Air compressor capacity
            D. Conditioning of compressed air
              1. after coolers
              2. air dryers
              3. cleaning
              4. lubrication
          IV. Installation: Compressed Air Piping Systems
              A. Design
                1. air quality
                2. correct pressure
                3. correct amount/volume
                4. simultaneous-use
                5. future expansion needs
                6. components
                7. water removal
                8. safety
              B. Installation of Piping
                1. sizing
                2. plumbing methods
                3. measuring
                4. components
                5. shut off valves
                6. air intake filters
                7. air pressure regulators
                8. lubrication
                9. flexible hose
            V. Medical Gas: Locations and Types
                A. Locations
                  1. anesthetizing
                  2. acute care
                  3. subacute care
                  4. other
                B. Types
                  1. oxygen
                  2. nitrous oxide
                  3. vacuum
                  4. medical air
                  5. nitrogen
                  6. gas evacuation
                  7. carbon dioxide
              VI. Supply Systems
                  A. Bulk station
                  B. Cylinder with reserve supply
                  C. Vacuum systems
                VII. Considerations: Medical Gas Piping Systems
                    A. Cleanliness
                    B. Cautions
                    C. Hazards
                    D. Testing
                  VIII. Installation: Medical Gas Systems
                      A. Piping
                        1. copper, brass, stainless steel
                        2. weight
                        3. supports and straps
                      B. Valves
                        1. copper, brass, stainless Steel
                        2. weight
                        3. fittings and connections
                      C. Outlets
                        1. copper, brass, stainless steel
                        2. fittings and connections
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