HAC 203 - Estimating Thermal Loads

 
Description
This is a computer-based course in load calculations for heating and cooling buildings. Computer software is used 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) and Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) ventilation standards are included as well as HRAI certification testing. Compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification are discussed. Testing materials and fees for certification ($150.00) are added to this course.

1. Model building performance in compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification standards.
2. Model building performance by shape, orientation and building materials.
3. Calculate the heating load on a building.
4. Calculate the cooling load on a building.
5. Calculate ventilation requirements as per ASHRAE and HRAI standards. 
6. Test for HRAI certification.
7. Calculate heat transfer rates through building materials.
8. Determine the comfort conditions of the customer.

1. ENERGY STAR and LEED certification standards
2. Heating and cooling loads
3. Ventilation requirements
4. ASHRAE and HRAI standards
5. Heat transfer rates
6. Comfort conditions of the customer

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