HAC 203 - Estimating Thermal Loads
Credits: 4
4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: 15 HAC credits or departmental approval.
Description
This is a computer-based course in load calculations for heating and cooling buildings. Students use computer software to model green building performance in an effort to optimize the design of the HVAC system. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) ventilation standards are considered in reference to building codes. Compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification is discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Model building performance in compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification standards.
- Calculate the heating load on a building.
- Calculate the cooling load on a building.
- Calculate ventilation requirements as per ASHRAE standards.
- Determine the comfort conditions of the customer.
Listed Topics
- ENERGY STAR and LEED certification standards
- Heating and cooling loads
- ASHRAE ventilation requirements
- Comfort conditions of the customer
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021
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