Online Air Distribution Systems eLearning

Laboratory Building Energy Analysis Overview Because laboratories use a high amount of energy, often more than five times as much per square foot as an office building, it is important to find cost-effective ways to reduce their energy use and costs. In this course the student will learn about energy efficiency strategies including reducing the air flow during unoccupied periods, variable-air-volume systems, lower static  more...

Energy Savings in Building Electrical Mechanical and Plumbing Systems ... Energy and Conservation Issues HVAC Systems: Boilers, Air Distribution Systems, Chillers, Absorption Cooling Desiccant Dehumidification Ground-Source Heat Pumps HVAC Technologies to Consider Water Heating: Heat-Recovery Water Heating, Solar Water Heating Lighting: Fluorescent Lighting, Electronic Ballasts, Lighting Controls, Exterior Lighting Office, Food Service, and Laundry  more...

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings ...luding air handlers, variable air volume systems, optimal air distribution systems, and ductwork ?The heat recovery devices and systems such as airside & waterside economizers, enthalpy & heat wheels, heat pipe systems and run-around systems ?Alternate system designs using dedicated outdoor air handling systems, demand control ventilation, displacement ventilation, hybrid ventilation, heat  more...

An Introduction to Air Conditioning Systems Overview This is a course for all of the members of the building design team?.except the mechanical engineers. It will give you a basic introduction to air conditioning system design so you can better understand the technology, concepts and terminology in design of air conditioning systems. It will help you to be a better partner in the building design and construction process. This is your  more...

HVAC - Concepts and Fundamentals Overview HVAC helps keep people comfortable and healthy by maintaining good indoor air quality, humidity and comfortable temperatures. Designing for comfort requires integrated knowledge of human physiology, heat transfer, psychrometrics, and mechanical systems. Most professionals don't learn this stuff in school or on the jobsite, but are expected unrealistically to meet your physiological needs  more...

HVAC - Equipment and Systems ...ork ? Provides an overview of air movement, components of air distribution systems, duct classification on velocity, pressure, shape and materials ?Air Distribution Equipment & Accessories ? Provides an overview of air delivery devices such as registers, grilles and diffusers. Covers other terminal devices such as dampers, louvers etc. ?System Design - Provides an overview of ?all-air? and  more...

Improving the Efficiency of Duct Systems The duct system, used in air heating and air cooling your home, is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the various rooms. This system can make a big difference in both the cost and the effectiveness of heating and cooling the home. The duct system can have an important effect on health of the occupants through the distribution of indoor air pollution. In this  more...

Fresh Air Inlets for Large Open Structures Overview In a relatively airtight building, the design, location and adjustment of the air inlets can almost completely control the distribution and mixing of the air, whereas the exhaust fans have only a minor and very local effect -more about this later. In this course the student will learn some basic ventilation concepts for large open facilities, such as livestock barns. The student will  more...

Underfloor Air Distribution ...udent will learn some of the basic concepts of underfloor air distribution systems including principles of operation, potential benefits, cost effectiveness and limitations. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Alternate Air Conditioning Technologies: Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) - FEMP/DOE/EE-0295 and FEMP/NTDP Technology Installation Review. The  more...

Compressed Air System Design Overview This course covers the basic components of a compressed air system and provides guidance on achieving an economical, durable, efficient, and dependable system design. The basis for the course material is Technical Manual TM 5-810-4/AFM 88-8, Chapter 3 "Compressed Air" published by the Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force. This course is relevant to engineers  more...

Compressed Air System Basics Overview Compressed air is used in many different industries for driving pneumatic tools, hoists, conveyors, actuators, sprayers, air brakes, vacuum filters, air eductors, snow makers and a wide variety of other applications. A compressed air system consists of a supply side, which includes compressors and air treatment, and a demand side, which includes distribution and storage systems and  more...

Displacement Ventilation and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems Overview Conventional heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings meet both outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning requirements using air distribution approaches that provide a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air with the goal of achieving good air mixing within the occupied space. More recently, advanced ventilation approaches have been proposed,  more...

Duct Thermal Performance Despite the potential for significant energy savings by reducing duct leakage or other thermal losses from duct systems in large commercial buildings, California Title 24 has no provisions to credit energy-efficient duct systems in these buildings. The overall goal of the Efficient Distribution Systems (EDS) project within the PIER High Performance Commercial Building Systems Program is to bridge  more...

An Introduction To Fire Protection Engineering For Buildings Overview This course will introduce you to fire protection engineering fundamentals related to building materials and design, water supply for fire protection, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, special occupancies and hazards, and storage of flammable and hazardous materials. The student will begin with fire protection basics related to building materials and design, including  more...

High Temperature Water Heating Systems Overview High temperature heating water systems have numerous advantages over steam heat distribution systems. The inherent losses of a steam system mean that significant fuel savings in a high temperature heating water system may be achieved relative to an equivalent capacity steam system. As energy rates continue to climb, alternate types of central plant heating concepts should be  more...

Ductsox and Fabric Air Distribution Systems ...ve without significant additional cost. The use of fabric air distribution systems can be a paradigm shift that sets stagnant engineering and architectural minds in motion on a building design team. With the recent uncontrolled rising cost of steel, the use of fabric air distribution systems has become a more viable alternative than ever before. In this course the student will learn some of  more...

HVAC - Hydronic Systems The circulation of hot water or chilled water to provide heat or to cool spaces is known as a ? Hydronic? system. It is a closed system where cold or hot water/steam runs through a heat exchanger and air is then blown over the heat exchanger to achieve the desired room conditions. Traditionally, HVAC systems are designed as All-Air Systems, which means that air is cooled at one location and is  more...

HVAC - Variable Air Volume Systems ... schools, or apartments. This 6-hour course covers HVAC air distribution systems with the focus being on Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems. The course is entirely based on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99/20, May 1999. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of this course to  more...