Module #1 Introduction to Advanced HVAC System Design Overview of the course, importance of advanced HVAC design, and course objectives
Module #2 HVAC System Fundamentals Review Review of basic HVAC system components, principles, and design considerations
Module #3 Load Calculation and Energy Analysis Advanced load calculation methods, energy analysis, and building simulation software
Module #4 Airside and Waterside System Design Design principles and considerations for airside and waterside systems, including VAV, CV, and hybrid systems
Module #5 Chiller and Boiler Plant Design Design and selection of chillers, boilers, and heat pumps, including piping and pumping systems
Module #6 Air Handling Unit Design and Application Design and selection of air handling units, including fan selection, coil design, and filter selection
Module #7 Fan System Design and Application Fan system design, fan selection, and system effect considerations
Module #8 Piping System Design and Hydronics Piping system design, pipe sizing, and hydronic system design considerations
Module #9 Duct System Design and Fabrication Duct system design, duct sizing, and fabrication methods
Module #10 Humidity Control and Dehumidification Humidity control strategies, dehumidification systems, and design considerations
Module #11 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Ventilation strategies, indoor air quality considerations, and design for occupant comfort and health
Module #12 Energy Recovery and Heat Exchanger Design Energy recovery strategies, heat exchanger design, and selection
Module #13 Building Management and Control Systems Design and implementation of building management and control systems, including sensors, actuators, and control algorithms
Module #14 HVAC System Commissioning and Testing Commissioning and testing procedures for HVAC systems, including troubleshooting and balancing
Module #15 Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Design Design considerations for sustainable and energy-efficient HVAC systems, including LEED and Energy Star guidelines
Module #16 HVAC System Retrofit and Upgrades Retrofit and upgrade strategies for existing HVAC systems, including energy efficiency improvements and system modernization
Module #17 HVAC System Safety and Code Compliance Design considerations for HVAC system safety, code compliance, and regulatory requirements
Module #18 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for HVAC Design Application of CFD for HVAC system design, simulation, and optimization
Module #19 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for HVAC Design Application of BIM for HVAC system design, coordination, and clash detection
Module #20 Acoustical Design for HVAC Systems Design considerations for acoustical performance, noise reduction, and sound management
Module #21 Vibration Analysis and Isolation Vibration analysis and isolation design considerations for HVAC equipment and piping systems
Module #22 HVAC System Design for Mission Critical Facilities Design considerations for mission critical facilities, including data centers, laboratories, and healthcare facilities
Module #23 HVAC System Design for High-Rise Buildings Design considerations for high-rise buildings, including stack effect, wind loading, and pressure differential considerations
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced HVAC System Design career
