Print this page An Introduction to Energy Efficient
HVAC Controls
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. GENERAL
2. HUMIDITY CONTROL
3. SIMULTANEOUS HEATING AND COOLNG
4. MECHANICAL VENTILATION CONTROL
5. ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTROL SCHEMES
6. AUTOMATIC CONTROL DAMPERS
7. VARIABLE AIR VOLUME SYSTEM FAN CONTROL
8. FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND PROTECTION CONTROLS
9. GAS-FIRED AIR-HANDLING UNIT CONTROL.
10. COOLING TOWER AND WATER-COOLED CONDENSER SYSTEM CONTROLS
11. CENTRAL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS
12. ENERGY METERING
13. DDC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
14. DDC SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn when to apply and not-apply humidity controls;
- Learn what parameters to monitor and control for air handlers;
- Learn about the conditions to be controlled at central HVAC plants;
- Learn about the special control issues with variable-air-volume (VAV) systems;
- Learn the importance of contractor submittals for control systems;
- Learn about the limited situations where simultaneous heating and cooling controls may be allowable;
- Learn about mechanical ventilation controls;
- Learn the fundamentals of energy conservation control schemes; and
- Learn about fire and smoke protection controls on HVAC systems.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical and electrical engineers, and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to energy efficient control systems for HVAC systems.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and others an introduction to controls for HVAC systems that will allow for their efficient and cost-effective operation.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the control devices, systems and features that will permit energy efficient operation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in buildings.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Energy Efficient
HVAC Controls
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Course Summary
After completion of this course you will have an understanding of control systems that will allow you to design energy efficient HVAC systems for buildings.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
