Industrial HVAC System Design Fundamentals (1.2 CEUs)

Course Code: MEC066

Daily Schedule:
8:00am - Registration and coffee (1st day only)
8:30am - Session begins
4:30pm - Adjournment
Breakfast, two refreshment breaks and lunch are provided daily (Except Webinars).

Description
This course will give participants the ability to determine the task and design criteria for HVAC system design; find ventilation load based on minimum ventilation rate, heating/cooling load, contaminants emission and other critical data; select type of system; provide equipment layout and duct sizing; select HVAC equipment. Also, the course will look at examples and real situations to comply with Codes, Standards and Recommendations. Participants will be aware of concepts and tips to complete air flow diagram (P&ID), sequence of HVAC system operation, testing and balancing approach.

Applications:

Oil and Gas Industry
Power Plant
Chemical Plants
Dust Facilities

Objective

To determine criteria for HVAC system design
To find ventilation load based on minimum ventilation rate, heating/cooling load, contaminants emission and other critical data
To select the correct type of HVAC system; provide equipment layout and duct sizing
Select HVAC equipment according to specific criteria
To understand and comply with Codes, Standards and Recommendations
To complete air flow diagram (P&ID), sequence of HVAC system operation and testing and balancing approach

Target audience

HVAC Engineers to recap on HVAC basics
Recent Graduated Mechanical / HVAC Specialists to consolidate knowledge
Designers of HVAC systems
Non-HVAC Engineers who are required to learn HVAC basics

At the end of the course, Participants will be able to;
1. Create Design Criteria and system conceptualization.

2. Design HVAC systems, including:

Summer / winter ventilation load calculations;
Select system configuration;
Prepare air flow / P&ID diagrams and sequence of operation;
Equipment, accessories and duct layout and duct sizing;
System pressure loss calculations;
Fan selection and sizing;
System balancing.

3. Prepare Scope of Work and Data Sheets for HVAC and Control Vendors and Contractors.

Special features
Includes:

practical design of small system;
pictures of installation deficiencies differed from design;
on-shop equipment inspection tips during the construction engineering support;
shop drawings major mistakes and mark ups;
on-site during the installation system development to increase performance to keep selected fan size;
sample of punch / deficiency list.

Rishi Kumar

Rishi Kumar, M.Sc. Eng., P.Eng., PMP, CMC, GSC is a President and CEO of Global Educational and Consulting Services (GECS) and is an approved education provider by the Engineering Institute of Canada, (EIC) and International Association of Continuing Education and Training, Washington, DC (IACET). Rishi obtained his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering in 1976 from University of Calgary, Alberta. Since 1976, he has held many senior positions in utility, auto industry, research & development, services, manufacturing and consulting sectors in project, program, and portfolio management of various capital projects. Since 1996, he conducted 600+ public and in-house seminars all over the globe through various universities, construction associations and other professional organizations and published/presented 25+ technical, business and management papers in various publications/conferences throughout the globe.

Mr. Kumar is a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario and holds various professional certifications {certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and certified Quality Auditor}. He obtained his Gold Seal Certification (GSC) from the Canadian Construction Association in 2011.

Program Outline:

DAY 1

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION

Requirements of Comfort

Role of HVAC Systems

Factors for Consideration for HVAC System

System Components

Building Pressurization

UNIT 2 HVAC SYSTEMS

Functions of HVAC Systems

Types of HVAC Systems

Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems

UNIT 3 HEATING LOAD & HEATING LOAD ESTIMATION

Heating Load

Heat Loss through Solid Building Elements

Heating Load Estimation

Determination of Air Quantity

Sizing Heating System

UNIT 4 COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS

Principle of Psychrometry

Psychrometric Chart

Psychrometric Processes

Heat Sources

UNIT 5 DESIGN OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Discussion

Bypass Factor

Cooling Coils

UNIT 6 SELECTION OF HVAC SYSTEMS

Selection Factors

Systems for Non-Residential Buildings

Systems for Residences

WORKSHOP 1 HVAC-HEAT LOAD DETERMINATION

WORKSHOP 2 HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN

DAY 2

UNIT 7 HOW TO DETERMIME VENTILATION NEEDS?

Introduction

Principles of Air Flow

Dilution Ventilation

Natural Ventilation

Local Exhaust Ventilation

UNIT 8 VENTILATION DESIGN METHODOLOGY

Background Information

Design Process

Stages of Design Process

Design Procedure

Ventilation System Components

UNIT 9 EXHAUST HOODS

General Information

Types of Hoods

Hood: Design Calculations

Hood Losses

UNIT 10 FANS

Background Information

Fan: Definition/Description

Fan Performance Curves

Fan Laws

Fan Formulae Fan Selection

Fan Noise

Fan Installation

Troubleshooting/Safety

UNIT 11 AIR CLEANING DEVICES

Introduction

Air Filters

Dust Collection Equipment

UNIT 12 VENTILATION SYSTEM EVALUATIONS

Purpose of the Evaluation Program

Benefits: Evaluation Program

Evaluation Process

Instruments: Air Flow Determination

WORKSHOP 3 LABORATORY HOOD DESIGN

LABORATORY HOOD DESIGN_CHART/TABLE

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

TIPS AND CHECKLIST-HVAC

How to get the most out of your HVAC Equipment

Walk Through Ventilation Survey Checklist

Checklist for Heat Loss Calculations

APPENDIX B

TROUBLE SHOOTING

CFM Low - Insufficient Air Flow

CFM High - Too much Air Flow

Static Pressure (SP) - Wrong

Noise

Fan does not operate

Horsepower (HP) High

Premature Failure

APPENDIX C

TIPS AND CHECKLIST-INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION

Tips to select a Ventilation System

How to get most out of your Equipment

Common Errors/Problems in Ventilation

Local Exhaust Ventilation: Something you should do and/or

know

Problems that can occur with Ventilation Systems

Ten Most Common Errors: Local Exhaust

Walk-through Ventilation Survey Checklist

Ventilation Design Methodology Checklist

Major Activities for a Ventilation Testing Program

APPENDIX D

FIGURES & TABLES

Unit 7_ Figures & Tables

Unit 8_ Figures & Tables

Unit 9_ Figures & Tables

Unit 10_Figures & Tables

Unit 11_Figures & Tables

Unit 12_Figures & Tables

APPENDIX E

TABLE/CHART FOR VENTILATION DESIGN

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES

ASHRAE Standards

ACGIH Manuals

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