- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Calculate and analyze heating, cooling and ventilation loads in commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Topics include use of climatic data, comfort conditions, ASHRAE criteria standards, and methods of determining heat loss and heat gains. Computer-aided techniques for determining loads will be introduced.
Prerequisite(s)
- Familiarity with MS Excel and AutoCAD.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$792.42
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Calculate the heat transmission coefficients for different building construction types.
- Apply ASHRAE standards and guidelines to HVAC system design.
- Establish both indoor and outdoor design conditions for buildings.
- Calculate sensible heat, latent heat, and sensible heat ratio and ratio line.
- Conduct heating, cooling and ventilation load calculations both manually and computer aided.
- Calculate HVAC loads for various types of buildings using industry standard methods and computer-aided techniques.
Effective as of Winter 2011
Related Programs
HVAC Load Analysis (MSYS 2020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MSYS 2020 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 38047
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 38047
- $792.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- "Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current."
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.