Date: June 25-29

Location: Milwaukee

Course Description: The fundamentals of HVAC mechanical equipment operation is taught in this introductory, hands-on course. It is designed for personnel responsible for the selection, design, installation, calibration, or maintenance of HVAC mechanical equipment. The course emphasizes hands-on activities with boilers, chillers, air handlers, and other operating equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of operating principles and the proper use of test instruments to verify equipment performance. Course topics include HVAC system types and piping systems; psychrometrics; air handlers, types and characteristics; fans and fan characteristics; dampers and damper actuators; valves and valve actuators; facility management systems; controls and components; boilers and boiler-related equipment; heat exchangers and pumps; refrigeration fundamentals; reciprocating chillers and accessories; and centrifugal chillers. Students can earn three continuing education units (CEUs).

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Publication date: 6/4/2012