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Commercial HVAC System Design & Thermal Load Calculation

Categories: EEE, Electrical, HVAC, IPE, Mechanical

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Master Cooling Load Calculations, Psychrometric Chart Analysis, Air Distribution Duct Design, VRF & Chilled Water Plant Engineering.

Advance your career in MEP consulting and building services engineering with Real Skill Academy. This practical, online live masterclass covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) design for commercial towers, corporate offices, hospitals, shopping malls, and industrial facilities in accordance with ASHRAE and BNBC standards.

What Makes This Course Essential for MEP Engineers?

  • Thermal Load Calculation Mastery: Learn step-by-step heat gain/loss calculations, solar radiation effects, occupancy loads, and psychrometric air conditioning processes.
  • Ductwork & Air Distribution Design: Size supply/return air ducts using the Equal Friction Method, select diffusers/grilles, and design balanced airflow layouts in AutoCAD.
  • Equipment Selection & Plant Architecture: Master selection criteria for Air Handling Units (AHU), Fan Coil Units (FCU), VRF/VRV systems, and Central Chilled Water Plants.

Target Career Pathways for Graduates:

  • Consultancy & Contracting Roles: Junior HVAC Design Engineer, MEP Mechanical Consultant, Thermal Load Estimation Specialist.
  • Facility & Site Management: HVAC Site Project Supervisor, Facility Climate Control Manager, Commercial MEP Engineer.
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What Will You Learn?

  • HVAC system fundamentals and indoor environmental comfort parameters
  • Heat transfer mechanisms, conduction, and solar heat gain calculations
  • Psychrometric chart analysis and air conditioning process modeling
  • Sensible and latent cooling load calculations according to ASHRAE standards
  • Air distribution mechanics, diffuser selection, and throw distance criteria
  • Duct sizing using Equal Friction Methods and Ductulator calculation tools
  • Selection parameters for Fan Coil Units (FCU) and Air Handling Units (AHU)
  • Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) system design and refrigerant piping rules
  • Central chilled water plant architecture, chillers, pumps, and cooling towers
  • Commercial building HVAC layout drafting and final project documentation

Course Content

TOPIC 01: HVAC Fundamentals, Heat Transfer & Psychrometrics

  • Lesson 1.1: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer & Human Thermal Comfort
  • Lesson 1.2: Psychrometric Chart Analysis & Air Conditioning Processes

TOPIC 02: Commercial Cooling Load Calculations & Software Tools

TOPIC 03: Air Distribution Systems, Duct Sizing & Layout Design

TOPIC 04: HVAC Equipment Sizing: AHU, FCU & VRF/VRV Systems

TOPIC 05: Central Chilled Water Plants, MEP Layouts & Capstone Project

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