Samuel C. M. Sugarman

• Preparing for certification?
• Just getting into HVAC?
• Need to expand your knowledge?   
• Can't come to a seminar or workshop? 

Then this is the course for you...

2010

HVAC SYSTEMS

HOME STUDY COURSE

ABOUT THE COURSE:

This comprehensive home study course covers the full range of HVAC systems used in today's facilities. It  provides you a complete picture of how HVAC systems operate. Systems are divided into components for air, water, heating and air conditioning to clearly illustrate the way in which each system, subsystem, or component contributes to providing the desired indoor environment. You'll learn the factors that determine why one component or system may be chosen over another with respect to application, energy conservation, indoor air quality and cost. You’ll learn about heat flow and the heat flow calculations that are used in selecting equipment and determining system operating performance and costs.  This stand alone online training course is for anyone new to the HVAC industry or anyone who wants to learn more about systems and components.  Participants in the course include:  business managers, energy and  HVAC reps for utility companies, employees of government and energy service companies, marketing and sales reps of HVAC equipment and services, industrial hygienists working with ventilation and exhaust systems, building engineering and facility managers.

COURSE OUTLINE:

HEAT FLOW

• Energy
• Power
• Calculations

HVAC SYSTEMS

• Air-air systems, air-water systems, water-air systems, water-water systems
• Single-zone, multi-zone, dual-duct, constant air volume and variable air volume systems
• System design, operation, and maintenance

AIR-SIDE COMPONENTS

• Ductwork, fittings, dampers, and air distribution devices
• Diffusers: ceiling, slot, light troffers, characteristics, pattern control
• Registers and grilles: characteristics, pattern control
• Terminal units: pressure dependent and independent, CAV and VAV
• Fans: characteristics, applications, ratings, operation, and maintenance

WATER-SIDE COMPONENTS

• Piping, air removal, expansion tanks, heat exchangers
• Valves: manual, automatic
• Terminal units
• Pumps: characteristics, applications, operation and maintenance

HEATING COMPONENTS

• Water boilers
• Steam boilers
• Fire-tube boilers
• Water-tube boilers
• Electric boilers
• High and low pressure boilers

AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS

• Compressors
• Condensers
• Cooling towers
• Evaporators
• Metering devices
• Refrigeration piping and accessories

The 2010  HVAC Systems Home Study Course is on CD. The course is designed to be an interactive dialog between student and instructor. Email with questions you have about Lesson subject matter. You are always encouraged to discuss any questions you have about HVAC as related to the course as well as actual on-the-job TAB, IAQ, Cx or EM.

THE COURSE MATERIALS

HVAC Systems Workbook on CD

• 6 Lessons
• 6 Quizzes 

Each student who completes the course and quizzes with at least a grade 70 will receive a Certificate of Completion and 1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit).

About Your Instructor:

I am a certified energy manager and test and balance consultant and educator. I am the author of numerous articles, books and videos on performance testing and evaluation of HVAC&R systems and I have developed specialized training programs for HVAC system commissioning and optimization, air and water testing and balancing, energy management, hazardous materials response, indoor air quality testing, laboratory fume hood testing and certification, cleanroom testing and certification, and refrigerant containment.

I hold certifications in energy management, demand-side management, air and water balance, hazardous materials response, refrigerant containment, and indoor air quality and have 40 years of hands-on testing and evaluation of indoor environmental systems including clean room facilities, corporate headquarters, government facilities, high- and low-rise office complexes, hotels, hospitals, fume hood laboratories, major retail establishments, military installations, nuclear power plants, and public and private schools.

Sam@SamSugarman.net