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Module M10 · Track 3 Ventilation, flues & combustion

Combustion performance & CO

Using a flue gas analyser, interpreting readings and testing for carbon monoxide.

Lessons in this module are for members. Module 4 is free to try.

Lessons for this module are being written. The outcomes and topics below show what it will cover.

Syllabus mapping

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, learners can:

  1. M10.1Explain how a flue gas analyser works and prepare it for use.
  2. M10.2Carry out combustion performance checks and interpret CO, CO₂ and CO/CO₂ ratio readings against action levels.
  3. M10.3Carry out room atmosphere checks and respond to elevated CO.
  4. M10.4Advise on CO alarm selection and siting.

Topics

  1. 10.1

    Flue gas analysers

    How analysers work, calibration and preparing for a test.

    In preparation
  2. 10.2

    Combustion performance checks

    Testing an appliance's combustion at the flue and what to record.

    In preparation1 artefact
  3. 10.3

    Interpreting readings and action levels

    CO, CO₂ and the CO/CO₂ ratio, and what to do when limits are exceeded.

    In preparation
  4. 10.4

    Room atmosphere testing

    Checking for CO in rooms and responding to elevated readings.

    In preparation1 artefact
  5. 10.5

    CO alarms

    Choosing, siting and testing carbon monoxide alarms.

    In preparation1 artefact