HVAC Psychrometry, Air Handling System and Duct Selection

🏠 HVAC Psychrometry, Air Handling System, and Duct Selection: Mastering the Art of Climate Control

Course Instructor: Mike Locourse

Course Headline: Build Your Knowledge Systematically in HVAC

📘 Free summary PDF file included with enrollment!

Overview: If you're new to the HVAC industry or seeking to enhance your expertise, this is the course for you! Our comprehensive training approach simplifies complex concepts to make them accessible and easy to grasp. Dive into the air side of building air conditioning systems with a guided journey towards mastering the evaluation, selection, and sizing of Air Handling Units (AHU) and Air Ducts.

By drawing on fundamental mechanical engineering principles such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, you'll transform theoretical knowledge into practical skills that are highly sought after in the HVAC sector. This course covers essential topics like psychrometry, duct sizing with the equal friction method, analyzing heat gains, and controlling systems using Building Management Systems (BMS).

Why Enroll?

• Industry-Relevant Skills: Convert your understanding of HVAC principles into practical applications.
• Career Advancement: Get a head start on your HVAC career path.
• Practical Learning: Engage with real-world scenarios and case studies.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from an experienced industry professional like Mike Locourse.

Learning Outcomes and Content Breakdown

1) Introduction to Air Handling Systems

• Explain the working principle of air handling and fan coil units.
• Understand controls for pressure dependent and pressure independent Variable Air Volume (VAV).
• Interpret duct drawings and BMS graphics for air-side operations.

2) Space Cooling Load

• Describe the three mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify potential sources of heat gains in a building.
• Estimate the cooling loads of buildings using accurate methodologies.

3) Psychrometry

• Define key thermo-physical properties of air.
• Analyze various air treatment processes utilizing psychrometric charts.
• Understand how to apply psychrometry in building air conditioning systems.

4) AHU and Duct Selection

• Identify components that contribute to pressure loss in an air distribution system.
• Learn the application of the equal friction method for sizing ductwork.
• Calculate and apply procedures for determining pressure losses in ductwork.

Student Testimonials

🌟 "Once again, I took a course about HVAC at Mike Academy. This course was really good, with detailed explanations that were easy to understand."

🌟 "It's an excellent course! The concepts are explained in detail and clearly, providing valuable information for professionals like myself. Great job!"

🌟 "This course is great for understanding the practical application of psychrometry. It offers a lot of valuable knowledge for real-life HVAC systems."

🌟 "Great course overall! As an HVAC Operations Engineer in the Pharmaceutical Industry, this course was a refreshing review of some key aspects of the HVAC industry. Thanks!"

🌟 "Excellent course with all important concepts related to the topic presented in an easy-to-understand manner. Highly recommended for building operation and maintenance professionals and technicians."

Embark on your journey to becoming an HVAC expert today by enrolling in this comprehensive course. Elevate your career with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in this dynamic industry! 🏗️➡️🔬🌬️