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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.