Module #1 Introduction to Advanced HVAC Systems Design Overview of advanced HVAC systems, importance of design, and course objectives
Module #2 HVAC System Fundamentals Review Review of HVAC system components, psychrometrics, and thermodynamics
Module #3 Load Calculation and Building Simulation Load calculation methods, building simulation software, and energy analysis
Module #4 HVAC System Selection and Design Considerations System selection criteria, design considerations, and building type-specific requirements
Module #5 Air-Side Economization and Free Cooling Air-side economization, free cooling, and heat recovery strategies
Module #6 Water-Side Economization and Heat Recovery Water-side economization, heat recovery systems, and condenser water system optimization
Module #7 High-Performance Chiller Systems Chiller types, selection, and configuration for high-performance systems
Module #8 Air Handling Unit (AHU) Design and Selection AHU design, selection, and configuration for high-performance systems
Module #9 Duct Design and Calculations Duct design principles, calculations, and optimization techniques
Module #10 Piping System Design and Hydronics Piping system design, hydronics, and pipe sizing calculations
Module #11 Fan and Pump Selection and Configuration Fan and pump selection, configuration, and control strategies
Module #12 Control Systems and Building Automation Control systems, building automation, and DDC controller programming
Module #13 HVAC System Commissioning and Testing Commissioning and testing procedures, documentation, and quality control
Module #14 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Energy efficiency strategies, sustainability, and green building design
Module #15 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Ventilation Design IAQ considerations, ventilation design, and air filtration strategies
Module #16 Acoustic Design and Noise Control Acoustic design principles, noise control strategies, and sound attenuation techniques
Module #17 Vibration Isolation and Seismic Design Vibration isolation principles, seismic design considerations, and equipment selection
Module #18 HVAC System Maintenance and Operations Maintenance and operations best practices, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
Module #19 Commercial and Industrial HVAC Applications HVAC system design for commercial and industrial facilities, including hospitals, data centers, and laboratories
Module #20 Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Applications HVAC system design for residential and light commercial buildings, including multi-family dwellings and small offices
Module #21 HVAC System Integration with Other Building Systems HVAC system integration with electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
Module #22 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for HVAC Design BIM for HVAC design, including software and implementation best practices
Module #23 HVAC System Design for High-Rise Buildings HVAC system design considerations for high-rise buildings, including stack effect and wind loads
Module #24 HVAC System Design for Historic and Landmark Buildings HVAC system design considerations for historic and landmark buildings, including preservation and restoration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced HVAC Systems Design career
