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HVAC Load Analysis MSYS 2020

Mechanical Systems Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Familiarity with MS Excel and AutoCAD.

Credits

3.0

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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.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Energy

  1. Mechanical Systems
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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