The agenda is:
Day 1 - The Key Elements of HVAC System Performance
• Review the typical sales call and its shortcomings
• Overview of test methods to identify performance issues
• Test instruments review - the good, the bad and the ugly
• Testing principles of static pressure, airflow and temperature
• Verifying BTUs at the equipment and at the registers
• Airflow testing and verification methods
• Static pressure measurement - a key diagnostic tool
• Measuring dry bulb temperatures and diagnostic properties
• Understanding total system performance
• Introduction to ComfortMaxx™ QuickCheck™ software
Day 2 – Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance
• Review of test methods, measurement and calculations
• Temperature, humidity and enthalpy measurement
• Equipment BTUs versus delivered BTUs at the registers
• Measuring airflow using NCI’s 3 test methods: Static Pressure/Fan
• Tables, Flow Hood and Duct Traverse
• Rating operating HVAC system performance
• Sharing findings with customers in easy to understand terms
• Air distribution system renovation and repair
• Review ComfortMaxx™ QuickCheck™ and full test-in and test-out
• software*
• The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential HVAC System
• Performance Analyst certification exam
Day 3 – Light Commercial HVAC Performance (Optional)
• Review of the differences between residential and light commercial
• (up to 20 tons) air diagnostics and performance testing
• Production balancing versus analytical testing and solutions
• Integrating testing into commercial maintenance work
• Advanced testing and diagnostics
• Advanced airflow traverse methods
• Understanding and testing economizers
• Light commercial system renovation and repair
• Practical fan law usage and application
• The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Light Commercial HVAC
• System Performance Analyst Certification Exam
The prerequisite for Day 3 is National Comfort Institute’s (NCI’s) Residential System Performance or Air Balancing Certification.
The course is sponsored by NCI.
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