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HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems

MEC ENG X470

41641
Delivery Options Online
Learn the engineering fundamentals and practical considerations for the design of components and layout of HVAC systems and equipment. Lectures cover the selection and specification of components such as fans, coils, filters, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, water heaters, terminal devices and air outlets. Study the design of air and water distribution systems with consideration for first cost, energy costs and other practical matters such as space and maintenance. Energy conservation measures are highlighted throughout the course and presented with consideration for energy codes, utility rebate programs and economic evaluation. The emphasis is on commercial applications in the greater Bay Area.

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

  • Be able to select air and water distribution systems that are best for a given application
  • Size and lay out ductwork and piping
  • Select proper ductwork and piping materials
  • Select fans and pumps
  • Specify air and water system balancing

What You'll Learn

  • Common types of HVAC air distribution systems
  • Duct construction
  • Fluid fundamentals
  • Airflow rates
  • Pressure loss calculations
  • System effects
  • Duct design methods
  • Practical considerations
  • Fitting types and pressure drops
  • Fan types and selection
  • Fan laws
  • Variable air volume control and performance
  • Noise and vibration fundamentals and control
  • Space air distribution fundamentals
  • Air outlet types and selection
  • VAV box types and selection
  • Air handling unit overview
  • Water distribution system fundamentals, options (including advanced variable flow systems) and selection
  • Fluid fundamentals
  • Flow rate determination
  • Pressure loss calculations
  • Piping materials and joining systems
  • Pipe size fittings
  • Rating pressures
  • Valve types and selection
  • Typical piping details
  • Pump types and selection
  • Pump laws
  • Miscellaneous piping systems components such as expansion tanks and air removal systems
  • Refrigeration fundamentals
  • Chiller types and selection
  • Cooling tower types and selection
  • Hot water boiler types and selection
  • Balancing air and water distribution systems
  • Commissioning

How You'll Learn

  • Lectures
  • Case-study review
  • In-class discussions
  • Homework
  • Final exam

Is This Course Right for You?

This is a detailed course intended primarily for HVAC design engineers but also useful for building engineers, commissioning agents, contractors and engineering sales representatives.

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Sections

Section 008

Enrollment Closed Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,020.00


Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

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Time

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 26, 2021 to Mar 30, 2021

Schedule and Location

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Instructional Hours

30.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

This course applies to the following programs:

Certificate Program in HVAC

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Required Courses

  • HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems
  • HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems
  • HVAC System Design Considerations
  • HVAC System Load Calculations and Psychrometry

Electives

  • Building Systems and Technology
  • Introduction to BIM: Virtual Design and Construction Technology
  • Introduction to LEED v4: Concepts of Green Building and Design
  • Principles of Sustainability

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact: extension-techeng@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4151
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