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SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS

(2009 Session-1: January 13-15, 2009, Rochester, NY)

1. Introduction to HVAC Systems <6-hours>

    1. Dissecting HVAC Systems
      1. Comfort Requirements
      2. The Five Systems Loops (Airside, Chilled Water, Refrigeration, Heat Rejection & Controls)
    2. Direct Expansion (DX) Versus Chilled Water Systems
    3. Common HVAC Systems Types
    4. Factors That Affect Selection of the HVAC System

2. Improving Dehumidification in HVAC Systems <4-hours>

    1. Full Load vs. Part Load Dehumidification Performance
      1. Dehumidification vs. Compressor Run Time
    2. Ways to Improve Dehumidification in:
      1. Chilled-Water Terminal Systems
      2. Single-Zone Unitary (DX) Systems
      3. Central Air-Handling Systems
    3. Various Strategies Covered
      1. Automatic Fan-Speed Adjustment
      2. Face-and-Bypass Dampers (& Ideal Return Air Bypass)
      3. Supply-Air Tempering (Reheat)
      4. Dedicated Conditioning of Outdoor Air
      5. Total-Energy Recovery
      6. Single-Zone VAV
      7. Dual-Path Air Handler
      8. CDQ
      9. Colder Supply Air

3. Air to Air Energy Recovery <3-hours>

    1. Applications
    2. Technologies
    3. Integrating into Systems

4. Waterside Heat Recovery <3-hours>

    1. Historical Perspective
    2. Reasons to Use
    3. Feasibility
    4. Analysis Tools
    5. Common Uses
    6. Comparison of Options
    7. Control Methods

5. Ice Storage Systems <4-hours>

  1. Benefits of Ice Storage
  2. System Components
  3. Design Process
  4. System Layout
  5. System Control
6. Commercial Building Pressurization <4-hours>
    1. Why Control Building Pressure
    2. System Configurations
    3. Application Considerations