Fundamentals of HVAC Controls

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Fundamentals of HVAC Controls

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Course Description:

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The student will develop an understanding of how HVAC systems function in a typical facility management and DDC control system. We will cover what FMS can do (HVAC, Lighting, Fire, etc) as well as why we would want to (issues such as productivity, IAQ, etc). We will also cover many of the principles that make up the various HVAC processes such as Heat transfer, Psychrometrics, etc. We will also cover the functions involved in controlling the basic temperature, moisture, air quality and air circulation inside the building’s zones.

Pre-Requisites: None

Course Objectives:

List and describe the objectives of HVAC control
systems in any building
Describe how the environmental objectives are achieved including:
-Primary equipment definition, use and operation
-Typical distribution systems and their operation
-Defining how zones function and their operating strategy
Define the purpose of the following:
-All – Air systems
-All Water Systems
-Air –Water Systems
The factors that affect environmental control
Human Comfort
IAQ
Green Buildings
Maintenance and Operations