HVAC Hacks #1: HVAC Fundamentals – Essential Tips and Rules of Thumb

Course Number: HV-6025
Credit: 6 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: A. Bhatia, Mechanical Engineer
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Overview

In HVAC Hacks #1: HVAC Fundamentals – Essential Tips and Rules of Thumb, you'll learn ...

  • The fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics that underpin the operation of HVAC systems
  • Unique characteristics of various HVAC systems and their relative strengths and weaknesses
  • How different HVAC systems are best deployed across diverse settings, ranging from residential to commercial and beyond, optimizing comfort and efficiency in each environment
  • Key factors impacting HVAC performance and cost savings

Overview

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Credit: 6 PDH

Length: 125 pages

Feeling lost in the world of HVAC? This course is your foundation.

Welcome to "HVAC Hacks," a comprehensive course series packed with 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," focuses on the key components of HVAC systems and their functions in clear, simple terms. From residential settings to large commercial structures, we'll discuss various HVAC system types, their pros, cons, and applications.

This 6-hour 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.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your HVAC journey, this module is your essential first step. No prior HVAC knowledge is required, and participants from all backgrounds are welcome to explore the exciting world of HVAC.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • The different types of HVAC equipment, components, operational functions, and their applications in real-world applications.
  • Thermodynamic principles that govern the behavior of air and fluids in HVAC systems, laying the groundwork for efficient energy transfer.
  • The mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and learn how they apply to HVAC systems.
  • The principles of fluid flow and their relevance in HVAC, including the factors influencing airflow and pressure.
  • The fundamental principles of energy efficiency, including the key parameters that impact system performance.
  • The rules of thumb that guide HVAC system design, operation, and optimization for enhanced efficiency.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 40 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.

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Credit: 6 PDH

Length: 125 pages

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