Course Overview
Introduces the factors and concerns influencing indoor comfort and heat transfer in buildings, properties of air and air conditioning processes. Application of these principles will be applied to preparing load estimates for a small building of a non-specialized nature. Includes review of mechanical systems with descriptions of function and operation of components.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define requirements for comfort.
- Analysis a given structure and calculate heat losses.
- Determine the heat gain of a given structure.
- Discusses the advantages/disadvantages of various HVAC systems in terms of specialized functions.
- Explain the role of HVAC designer within the design team.
- Interpret a HVAC systems design and discuss possible options.
- Identify various types of air handling systems.
- Specify construction materials to meet Energy Code/Bylaw.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (MSYS 3880) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Diploma Full-time
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