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This practical course is divided into single topics. Each lecture is followed by problem-solving and practical application sessions. This course also reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the latest energy efficient Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems including variable air volume, chilled beam, positive displacement, ventilation, variable refrigerant flow, natural ventilation, and hybrid natural ventilation. This course includes an optional field trip.

Topics include:

  • - HVAC Systems
  • - Air Distribution Systems
  • - Fan Curves and Fan Selection
  • - Piping Design
  • - Pump Curves and Pump Selection
  • - Coil Selection and Characteristics
  • - HVAC Zoning
  • - Indoor Air Quality
  • - Chiller and Boiler Selection

Required Textbook: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Third Edition



Learn the fundamentals and required calculations for the HVAC design of buildings. This course focuses on practical methods of HVAC calculation using governing codes and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) guidelines. Emphasis is placed upon accepted rule-of-thumb checks in HVAC load calculations and energy analysis, including a review of available computer programs. An optional field trip is included with this course.

Topics include:

  • - Cooling and Heating Load Calculations for Commercial Buildings
  • - Psychometric Chart Analysis
  • - HVAC Energy Analysis
  • - Return on Investment Analysis

Required Textbook: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Third Edition



Covering the basics of HVAC and Direct Digital Controls (DDC), this course enables students to understand the basic fundamentals of HVAC DDC system design. This course is only offered online.

Topics include:

  • - The Six Steps of HVAC DDC System Design
  • - DDC Controllers
  • - Control Systems and Activities
  • - The Foundation for Learning Practical Design
  • - Advanced HVAC DDC Control
  • - Sustainable Design

Required Textbook: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Third Edition



Explore HVAC and DDC system design and application. This fast-paced course enables you to design the building automation system for a wide variety of energy efficient and sustainable buildings. This course reviews Air Handling, Chilled Water, and Hot Water Systems Control for Constant Volume and Variable Air Volume (VAV) applications. Commissioning of HVAC DDC systems and various DDC open systems and protocols will be discussed. Instruction emphasizes critical do's and don'ts as well as the accepted rule-of-thumb checks in HVAC control design. This course includes an optional field trip.

Required Textbook: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Third Edition



This course focuses on practical scenarios of communication and networking between DDC controllers and DDC systems. This course also addresses the upgrade of existing HVAC DDC systems, the advantages and disadvantages of open systems, and the integration of various building automation systems. An optional field trip is included with this course.

Topics include:

  • - HVAC DDC System Architecture
  • - HVAC DDC Topologies and Protocols
  • - ASHRAE BACnet
  • - Gateways
  • - Open Systems and LonWorks Platform
  • - Practical Examples and Real Projects

Required Textbook: The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control, Third Edition

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