HVAC Hacks #2: Thermal Comfort and Psychometrics – Essential Tips and Thumb Rules
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In HVAC Hacks #2: Thermal Comfort and Psychometrics – Essential Tips and Thumb Rules, you'll learn ...
- Variables that affect thermal comfort
- The practical application of psychrometric analysis in achieving optimal climatic conditions
- Eight (8) processes crucial for designing and selecting HVAC systems
- How climate and site conditions impact HVAC design
Overview
Struggling to design a comfortable space and efficient HVAC systems? Discover the secrets to creating happy and healthy buildings.
Welcome to "HVAC Hacks," a unique and comprehensive course series. Packed with essential tips, industry standards, and rules of thumb, this course is designed to simplify your HVAC design process. Explore the range of course modules tailored to meet your specific needs.
In Module 2, "Thermal Comfort and Psychometrics," we delve into the science underlying thermal comfort, a critical aspect influencing people's happiness and well-being. We explore factors such as air temperature, humidity levels, and air movement, as well as considerations like physical activity and clothing choices. Together, these elements contribute to shaping our overall comfort within our surroundings.
In this comprehensive 6-hour course, you will gain invaluable insights into the science of thermal comfort and the practical application of psychrometric analysis in achieving optimal climatic conditions. The course is designed to provide practical tips and convenient rules of thumb, accelerating your learning process.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course is for you. You don't need to know anything about heating and cooling systems beforehand. Everyone, regardless of their background, is welcome to join and learn about creating comfortable and cozy spaces.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The criteria for thermal comfort in various environmental conditions.
- Indoor air quality factors for thermal comfort.
- Air's thermodynamic properties and their relationships.
- How to apply psychrometric principles for heating, cooling, humidification, and dehumidification.
- How to analyze HVAC equipment selection based on climate zones.
- How to calculate sensible and latent cooling loads.
- How to design effective ventilation systems and calculate required airflow (CFM).
- How to optimize temperature and humidity control in various climates.
- How to address challenges in extreme weather conditions and achieve comfort in hot, cold, dry, and humid climates.
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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