Description
Mastering Psychrometry and the Psychrometric chart is essential for those who want to understand and work with HVAC systems. This course covers these topics focusing on the use of the Psychrometric chart to determine the various moist air properties and to represent, analyze and understand various air conditioning processes and cycles. The topics are introduced for individuals who have little background in the subject while providing valuable information for those who are more experienced.
Course outline
- Moist air properties
- The Psychrometric chart.
- Moist air processes.
- Air-conditioning cycles
- Control strategies at part-load.
What you’ll learn
Through attending this course, you will:
- Gain a good understanding of moist air properties and the Psychrometric chart.
- Be able to perform sizing calculations of air conditioning system components.
- Analyze and select suitable part-load control strategies of HVAC systems.
Who should attend
Design and project engineers, technologists, plant and facility engineers, consultants, mechanical engineers and technologists, maintenance and operation personnel, and other technical personnel who need to upgrade/refresh their current knowledge of HVAC systems.
Group training
This course can be customized and delivered to your group of staff at your facility, saving time and money.
Workforce Development Agreements
The cost of this course could be covered by your province or territory’s Workforce Development Agreement. Your company may be eligible for funding!
10:00 AM EST — Session begins
5:00 PM EST — Adjournment
There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to a number of breaks throughout each day.
Syllabus
DAY 1
Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes, and the Assessment Method.
Psychrometry
- Moist air properties
- The psychrometric chart
- Moist air processes
DAY 2
HVAC System Cycles
- System layout.
- Supply air conditions.
- Typical cooling and heating cycles – at full load.
- Coil selection.
- Cooling and heating capacity.
Part-load Control of HVAC Systems
- Control strategies – constant air volume and variable air volume.
- Reheat system.
- Dual duct system.
- Face and by-pass system.
Questions and Answers
