HVAC Hacks - Module 1: HVAC Fundamentals – Essential Tips & Rules of Thumb
This online engineering PDH course (HVAC Hacks - Module 1) is part of a series that provides essential tips, industry standards, and rules of thumb to simplify your HVAC design process. Explore the range of course modules tailored to meet your specific needs.
Module 1, "HVAC Fundamentals – Essential Tips and Rules of Thumb," focusses on the key components of HVAC systems and their functions in clear, simple terms. From residential settings to large commercial structures, this module discusses various HVAC system types, their pros, cons, and applications. This course simplifies core thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid dynamic principles, providing foundational knowledge to confidently navigate HVAC systems. Practical tips and handy rules of thumb are provided to accelerate your learning.
This 8 PDH online course is applicable to mechanical and HVAC engineers as well as other technical professionals interested in learning more about the basics of HVAC.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Gaining a solid understanding of HVAC systems, which includes comprehending the different types of equipment, components, operational functions, and their applications in real-world applications
- Exploring the thermodynamic principles that govern the behavior of air and fluids in HVAC systems, laying the groundwork for efficient energy transfer
- Familiarizing with the mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and learn how they apply to HVAC systems
- Understanding the principles of fluid flow and their relevance in HVAC, including the factors influencing airflow and pressure
- Knowing the fundamental principles of energy efficiency, including the key parameters that impact system performance
- Learning the practical insights into the rules of thumb that guide HVAC system design, operation, and optimization for enhanced efficiency
HVAC Hacks - Module 1 (3.3 MB)
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