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Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning
(HVAC) Engineering
Programme
Leading To
Heating, Ventilation and
Air-conditioning (HVAC) Engineering
Heating, Ventilation and
Air-conditioning (HVAC) Engineering
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Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning
(HVAC) Engineering
Programme
Leading To
Heating, Ventilation and
Air-conditioning (HVAC) Engineering
Heating, Ventilation and
Air-conditioning (HVAC) Engineering
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For Whom This Programme is Designed
This Programme is Designed For:
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HVAC Technicians
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HVAC Consultants
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HVAC Contractors
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HVAC Designers

HVAC Service Supervisors
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HVAC Assistants

HVAC Mechanics
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HVAC Lecturers
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Maintenance and Operations HVAC Personnel
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Project Managers
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Project Engineers
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Foremen
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Maintenance Technicians
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Operation Managers
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Others who want to gain better understanding of heating, ventilations and airconditioning applications
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Programme Co-ordinator:
Prof. Dr. Crawford – Director HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute
 PhD (University of London),
 MEd. M. (University of Bath),
 Adv. Dip. Ed. (University of Bristol),
 PGCIS (Thames Valley University),
 ITC (UWI),
 Member of the Standing Council of Organisational Symbolism (MSCOS);
 Member of the Asian Academy of Management (MAAM);
 Member of the International Society of Gesture Studies (MISGS);
 Member of the Academy of Management (MAOM);
 LESAN;
 Professor, HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute;
 Visiting Professor, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
Duration:
3 months Intensive Full-Time or
6 months Full-Time
Cost:
 £38,000.00 Per Delegate for UK Delivery
 £45,000.00 Per Delegate for Delivery outside UK
Please Note:
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V.A.T. (Government Tax) does not apply to Corporate Sponsored Individuals taking courses in any
location - within or outside the UK.
It applies only to Individuals and Corporations based in the UK and to Non-UK Individual Residents
taking courses in the UK.
Cost includes:
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Free Continuous snacks throughout the Event Days;
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Free Hot Lunch on Event Days;
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Free City Tour;
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Free Stationery;
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Free On-site Internet Access;
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Postgraduate Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
Engineering; or
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Certificate of Attendance and Participation – if unsuccessful on resit.
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4. HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute‟s Leather Conference (Computer –
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5. HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute‟s 8GB USB Flash Memory Drive, with
Programme Material;
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7. HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute‟s Polo Shirt, at Programme Start and
End.
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Location: HRODC Training Centre - Central London – UK and International Locations
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Course Programme Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (HVAC)
Engineering
Leading to Postgraduate Diploma and MSc Heating, Ventilation, Airconditioning (HVAC) Engineering
Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) System
Double-Credit

Introduction to HVAC
 Brief History of HVAC
 Scope of Modern HVAC
 Introduction to Air-conditioning Processes
 Objective: What is your system to achieve?
 Environment For Human Comfort

Introduction to HVAC System
 Introducing the Psychometric Chart
 Basic Air-Conditioning System
 Zoned Air-Conditioning Systems
 Choosing an Air-Conditioning System
 System Choice Matrix

Thermal Comfort
 Thermal Control, Defined
 Factors Influencing Thermal Comfort
 Conditions for Comfort
 Managing Under Less Than Ideal Conditions
 Requirements of Non-Standard Groups
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Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
 Air Pollutants and Contaminants
 Indoor Air Quality Effects on Health and Comfort
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 Controlling Indoor Air Quality
 ASHRAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
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Zones
 Zone, Defined
 Zoning Design
 Controlling the Zone
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Single Zone Air Handlers and Unitary Equipment
 Buildings with Single-zone Package Air-Conditioning Units
 Air-Handling Unit Components
 Refrigeration Equipment
 System Performance Requirements
 Rooftop Units
 Split Systems

Multiple Zone Air Systems
 Single-Duct, Zoned Reheat, Constant Volume Systems
 Single-Duct, Variable Air Volume Systems
 By-Pass Box Systems
 Constant Volume Dual-Duct, All-Air Systems
 Multizone Systems
 Three-deck Multizone Systems
 Dual-Duct, Variable Air Volume Systems
 Dual Path Outside Air Systems
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Hydronic Systems
 Natural Convection and Low Temperature Radiation Heating Systems
 Panel Heating and Cooling
 Fan Coils
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 Two Pipe Induction Systems
 Water Source Heat Pumps
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Hydronic System Architecture
 Steam
 Water Systems
 Hot Water
 Chilled Water
 Condenser Water
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Central Plants
 Central Plant vs. Local Plant in a Building
 Boilers
 Chillers
 Cooling Towers
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Control
 Basic Control
 Typical Control loops
 Introduction to Direct Digital Control, DDC
 Direct Digital Control of an Air-Handler
 Architecture and Advantages of Direct Digital Controls

Energy Conservation Measures
 Energy Considerations for Buildings
 ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
 Heat Recovery
 Air-Side and Water-Side Economizers
 Evaporative Cooling
 Control of Building Pressure
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 The Final Step

Special Applications
 Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems
 Thermal Storage Systems
 The Ground as Heat Source and Sink
 Occupant Controlled Windows with HVAC
 Room Air Distribution Systems
 Decoupled or Dual Path, and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC): Equipment
Installation, Diagnosis, Repairs, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Quad-Credit
Course Objectives
By the conclusion of the specified learning and development activities, delegates will be able
to:
 Relate the short history of HVAC
 Obtain required overall industry competencies in the areas of HVAC&R
 Explain basic terms and concepts used in the HVAC&R industry including
thermodynamics, temperature, heat, pressure, and latent and sensible heats
 Identify the area covered by modern HVAC
 Know the common HVAC units and dimension
 Explain the different HVAC theory and principles
 Demonstrate their ability to apply thermodynamic principles in relation to HVAC&R
 Identify the parameters presented on a psychometric chart and plot basic heating and
cooling process including calculating total heat (enthalpy) changes
 Get an overall understanding about the concept of the complete system
 Describe the process involve in system selection and arrangement
 Determine the different HVAC components and distribution systems
 Identify the different types of all-air systems
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 Become familiarize with the air-and-water systems
 Determine the interrelated functions of heating, cooling and air-conditioning
 Recognize the underlying concept of heat pump systems and heat recovery systems
 Give thorough explanation on the application of thermal energy storage system in
some selected industries
 Identify the various moist air properties and conditioning processes
 Explain how air conditions are characterized using the psychometric chart
 Understand how the elements of an HVAC system interact with other building
systems to provide cool indoor air in an efficient and cost effective manner
 Know the importance of controlling the indoor climates in private homes, businesses,
industrial plants, schools, medical buildings and government facilities.
 Identify the basic concerns of IAQ
 Cite the IAQ effects on health and comfort
 Demonstrate how to control IAQ
 Enumerate the different methods to control humidity and contaminants
 Name some of the basic heat-transfer modes
 Distinguish outdoor design conditions from indoor design conditions
 Specify the different auxiliary heat sources
 Demonstrate their ability to calculate the space heating load
 Explain how Thermal Radiation works in the making the space or open area
comfortable to the occupants
 Learn how to do some energy calculations
 Develop a clear understanding of the concept of heat gain, cooling load, and heat
extraction rate
 Explain the application of cooling load calculation procedures
 Enumerate the different design conditions
 Explain the Heat Balance Method
 Ascertain the implementation of the heat balance method and radiant time series
method
 Identify the step-by-step degree-day procedure
 Elucidate the Bin Method Simulation Methods in energy calculations
 Learn how to use the different energy calculation tools
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 Be familiarize with the various aspects of building simulation
 Explain the basic principle of fluid flow
 Enumerate the different characteristics of combined system and pump
 Know the fundamental concept of piping system
 Show their ability to design flow, pump and piping system
 Illustrate some behavior of jets
 Exhibit their skills in designing an air-distribution system
 Determine effective fan performance and selection
 Gain competency in basic fan installation
 Conduct field performance testing
 Distinguish air flow in ducts and air flow in fittings
 Describe the duct design
 Explain the log mean temperature deficiency (LMTD) method
 Elucidate the number of transfer units (NTU) method
 Cite the different design procedures for sensible heat transfer
 Enumerate the different tools and equipment used for maintenance purposes and
their corresponding functions
 Gain competency in maintaining HVAC components and system
 Enumerate the different types of maintenance and be able to apply them
 Explain the significance of HVAC System Maintenance
 Know some of the preventive maintenance in HVAC system
 Know what to do during season, when season begins and during off-season
 Identify the interrelationship between unit operation and maintenance
 Gain competency in diagnosing and repairing different kinds of problems in HVAC
components, tools and systems
 Follow the step-by-step procedure for service diagnosis
 Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures while testing, installing,
troubleshooting and servicing HVACR systems
 Be able to solve compressor problems
 Gain efficiency in testing capacitor
 Demonstrate their skills in measuring the capacity of a capacitor
 Conduct a motor‐protector relay testing
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 Know how to use a volt‐ammeter for trouble shooting electric motors
 Know how to test the centrifugal switch in a single‐phase motor
 Perform a test for a short circuit between run and start windings
 Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures while installing, diagnosing,
repairing and troubleshooting and servicing HVAC/R systems
 Explain and conduct the step-by-step procedures in troubleshooting
Course Contents, Concepts and Issues
Part 1 – Introduction
 Common HVAC Units and Dimension
 HVAC Theory and Principles
 Basic Thermodynamic Principles
 Introduction to Psychometric Chart
Part 2 – Air-Conditioning Systems
 The Complete System
 System Selection and Arrangement
 HVAC Components and Distribution Systems
 Types of All-Air Systems
 Air-and-Water Systems
 All-Water Systems
 Decentralized Cooling and Heating
 Heat Pump Systems
 Heat Recovery Systems
 Thermal Energy Storage
Part 3 – Moist Air Properties and Conditioning Processes
 Moist Air and the Standard Atmosphere
 Fundamental Parameters
 Adiabatic Saturation
 Wet Bulb Temperature and the Psychometric Chart
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 Classic Moist Air Processes
 Space Air Conditioning-Design Conditions
 Space Air Conditioning-Off-Design Conditions
Part 4 – Comfort and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
 Comfort-Physiological Considerations
 Environmental Comfort Indices
 Comfort Conditions
 The Basic Concerns of IAQ
 Indoor Air Quality Effects on Health and Comfort
 Controlling IAQ
 ASHARE Standard - Ventilation for Comfortable IAQ
 Common Contaminants
 Methods to Control Humidity
 Methods to Control Contaminants
Part 5 – Heat Transmission in Building Structures
 Basic Heat-Transfer Modes
 Tabulated Overall Heat-Transfer Coefficients
 Moisture Transmission
Part 6 – Space Heating Load
 Outdoor Design Conditions
 Indoor Design Conditions
 Transmission Heat Losses
 Infiltration
 Heat Losses from Air Ducts
 Auxiliary Heat Sources
 Intermittently Heated Structures
 Supply Air For Space Heating
 Source Media for Space Heating
 Computer Calculation of Heating Loads
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Part 7 – Solar Radiation
 Thermal Radiation
 The Earth's Motion About the Sun
 Time
 Solar Angles
 Solar Irradiation
 Heat Gain Through Fenestrations
 Energy Calculations
Part 8 – The Cooling Load
 Heat Gain, Cooling Load, and Heat Extraction Rate
 Application of Cooling Load Calculation Procedures
 Design Conditions
 Internal Heat Gains
 Overview of the Heat Balance Method
 Transient Conduction Heat Transfer
 Outside Surface Heat Balance-Opaque Surfaces
 Fenestration-Transmitted Solar Radiation
 Interior Surface Heat Balance-Opaque Surfaces
 Surface Heat Balance-Transparent Surfaces
 Zone Air Heat Balance
 Implementation of the Heat Balance Method
 Radiant Time Series Method
 Implementation of the Radiant Time Series Method
 Supply Air Quantities
Part 9 – Energy Calculations and Building Simulation
 Degree-Day Procedure
 Bin Method
 Comprehensive Simulation Methods
 Energy Calculation Tools
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 Other Aspects of Building Simulation
Part 10 – Flow, Pumps, and Piping Design
 Fluid Flow Basics
 Centrifugal Pumps
 Combined System and Pump Characteristics
 Piping System Fundamentals
 System Design
 Steam Heating Systems
Part 11 – Space Air Diffusion
 Behavior of Jets
 Air-Distribution System Design
Part 12 – Fans and Building Air Distribution
 Fans
 Fan Relations
 Fan Performance and Selection
 Fan Installation
 Field Performance Testing
 Fans and Variable-Air-Volume Systems
 Air Flow in Ducts
 Air Flow in Fittings
 Accessories
 Duct Design-General
 Duct Design-Sizing
Part 13 – Direct Contact Heat and Mass Transfer
 Combined Heat and Mass Transfer
 Spray Chambers
 Cooling Towers
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Part 14 – Extended Surface Heat Exchangers
 The Log Mean Temperature Deficiency (LMTD) Method
 The Number of Transfer Units (NTU) Method
 Heat Transfer–Single-Component Fluids
 Transport Coefficients Inside Tubes
 Transport Coefficients Outside Tubes and Compact Surfaces
 Design Procedures for Sensible Heat Transfer
 Combined Heat and Mass Transfer
Part 15 – Tools and Equipment for Maintenance
 Vacuum Pump and Charging Cylinder
 Manifold Gauge and Brazing Equipment
 Pinch-Off Tool Capable
 Leak Detector and Tubing Cutter
 Hand Tools to Remove Components
 Digital Clamp-on Meter and Thermometer
 Pliers and Clippers
 Soldering Equipment
 Air Velocity Measuring Instrument
Part 16 – Inspection and Maintenance of HVAC Components and System
 Maintenance, Definition
 Types of Maintenance
 The Need for HVAC System Maintenance
 Preventive Maintenance in HVAC System
 What to do:
During Season?
When Season Begins?
During Off-Season
 Unit Operation and Maintenance
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Part 17 – Service Diagnosis and Repairs
 Pressure Drop External Equalizing
 Suction Line Frosting
 Distributor Refrigerant Control
 Replacing a Thermostatic Expansion Valve
 Replacing the Filter Drier
 Low Side Purging
 Moisture in the System
 Compressor Efficiency Test
 Removing Compressor Valve Plate Assembly
 Removing a Compressor Rotary Shaft Seal
 Excessive Operating Head Pressure
 High Side Purging
 Water Cooled Condensers
 Compressor Motor Burn‐Out
 Pressure Controls
 Motor Cycling Controls
 System Faults
 Noise
 Simple Steps For Service Diagnosis
Part 18 – Testing and Troubleshooting of HVAC Components
 Testing precaution
 Compressor Problems
 Capacitor testing
 Measuring the capacity of a capacitor
 Electric Motors
 Motor‐protector relay testing
 Using a Volt‐Ammeter for Trouble shooting Electric Motors
 Testing the Centrifugal Switch in a Single‐Phase Motor
 Testing for a Short Circuit between Run and Start Windings
 Troubleshooting Procedures
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Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC): System Design
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By the conclusion of the specified learning and development activities, delegates will be able to:
 Know the different HVAC equations
 Solve problems encountered in HVAC process
 Understand the relationship between value engineering and HVAC system design
 Be familiar with the provisions of some codes, regulations and standards governing
HVAC
 Explain the concept of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer,
psychometrics, and sound and vibration
 Determine ways of conserving energy through HVAC system design
 Explain and describe the HVAC Cycles
 Enumerate the different control strategies
 Name some of the architectural, structural and electrical considerations
 Gain competency in interpreting and making conceptual design
 Specify the environmental criteria for typical buildings
 Gain efficiency in designing operation and maintenance
 Make a load calculation design using the computer
 Apply the rule of thumb calculations
 Design criteria and documentation forms
 Enumerate the factors for load components
 Elucidate the underlying principles of load calculations
 Distinguish dynamic and static load calculations
 Exhibit a heightened understanding on ventilation loads
 Know what are the other loads
 Develop a clear understanding on the general concepts of equipment selection
 Learn the maintainability aspect of systems and equipment
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 Specify the necessary criteria for system and equipment selection
 Cite the options in system and equipment selection
 Interpret the psychometric chart
 Cite the effects of latitude and temperature
 Describe the software-based equipment selection
 Be familiar with the air duct design
 Learn the concept of louvers, dampers and filters
 Gain knowledge about air distribution with high flow rates
 Ascertain how noise control is done
 Know the role of Indoor Air Quality as it provides health and comfort to the building
occupants
 Understand the concept of steam, water, pumps and high-temperature water in the
fluid handling system
 Enumerate the secondary coolants
 Explain the Piping Systems
 Obtained knowledge about refrigerant distribution
 Understand the general plant design concept
 Gain competency in designing central steam plants
 Distinguish between low-temperature hot water central plants and high-temperature
hot water central plants
 Enumerate the different fuel options and alternative fuels
 Acquire an overall perspective on central chilled water plants
 See how thermal storage system works
 Learn how central plant distribution arrangements are made
 Gain competency in designing cogeneration plants
 Learn the fundamentals of control
 Specify the different control devices
 Explain the typical control systems
 Describe with accuracy the electrical interfaces
 Acquire knowledge about computer-based control
 Determine the different control symbols
 Explain the steps in regeneration cycles
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 Identify the different cooling equipment
 Distinguish between radiant cooling and evaporative cooling
 Determine the functions of refrigerants
 Identify the different heating equipment
 Be familiar with the boiler codes and standards
 Devise a boiler design
 Conduct some acceptance and operational testing
 Distinguish between direct- and indirect-fired heating equipment
 Name the types of heat exchangers
 Acquire overall perspective of AHU systems arrangements
 Specify the various terminal units
 Explain the concept of individual room AHUs
 Find out information about humidity control
 Learn how Outside air quantity is being controlled
 Cite some effects of altitude
 Explain how the exhaust systems works
 Understand the underlying concept of smoke control
 Learn the fundamentals of electric power
 Know the common service voltages
 Comprehend the concept of power factor
 Be familiar with the different types of motors
 Recognise the different variable speed drives
 Be acquainted with the principles of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
 Explicate the concept of standby power generation
 Find out the proper electrical room ventilation
 Develop a good lighting systems
 Learn some provision of National Electrical Code
 Identify the nature of contracts
 Learn about drawings and specifications involve in the design process
 Know the different participation during construction
 Understand how to do commissioning
 Organise of a Report
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 Write with clarity
 Use of Tables and Figures
 Be skilled in printing and binding
 Prepare letter reports
 Define different terminologies in fluid mechanics
 Explain the law of conservation of mass
 Elucidate the Bernoulli equation
 Be knowledgeable about flow volume measurement
 Be familiar with some thermodynamic terms
 Distinguish the first and second law of thermodynamics
 Explain the concept of efficiency in relation to thermodynamics
 Understand the concept of coefficient of performance
 Describe Specific Heat C
 Enumerate the different heat transfer modes
 Explain the concept of thermal conduction, convection and radiation
 Describe the latent heat moisture
 Cite the different thermodynamic properties of moist air
 Understand the tables of properties
 Interpret psychometric charts
 Determine the various HVAC processes on the psychometric chart
 Have a grasp on the protractor on the ASHRAE psychometric chart
 Identify the several effects of altitude
 Enumerate the different methods of specifying and measuring sound
 Understand sound and vibration transmission
 Determine the goals of ambient sound level design
 Learn how to reduce sound and vibration transmission
 Learn the basics of IAQ
 Specify the different methods of providing acceptable IAQ
 Cite the different design considerations for acceptable IAQ
 Enumerate some ways of protecting outside air intakes
 Establish the relationship between IAQ and energy conservati
 Specify the various HVAC sustainable design approaches
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 Learn the concept of energy-efficiency compliance and indoor air quality compliance
 Develop a heightened understanding in bridging the gap between energy
efficiencies and IAQ requirement
 Understand the basic statements, codes, definitions and design guides for smoke
management systems
 Know the atrium and mall smoke management design requirements
 Be aware of the principle of zoned smoke management system
 Cite the step-by-step design procedure for zoned smoke control
 Give examples of zoned smoke management calculation
 Conduct implementation and performance testing
 Perform zoned smoke control systems test
 Observe the necessary precautions in doing smoke machine or smoke bomb testing
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Part 1 – HVAC Engineering Equations for Daily Use
 Introduction
 Frequently Used HVAC Equations
Air Side Equations
Fan Laws
Heat Transfer Equations
Fluid Handling
Power and Energy
Steam Equations
 Infrequently used HVAC Equations
Air Side Equations
Fluid Handling
Smoke Management
Part 2 – HVAC Engineering Fundamentals (1)
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 Introduction
 Problem Solving
 Value Engineering
 Codes, Regulations and Standards
 Fluid Mechanics
 Thermodynamics
 Heat Transfer
 Psychometrics
 Sound and Vibration
 Energy and Conservation
Part 3 – HVAC Engineering Fundamentals (2)
 Introduction
 Comfort
 HVAC Cycles
 Control Strategies
 Architectural, Structural and Electrical Considerations
 Conceptual Design
 Environmental Criteria for Typical Buildings
 Designing for Operation and Maintenance
 Codes and Standards
Part 4 – Design Procedures: Load Calculations
 Introduction
 Use of Computers
 Rule of Thumb Calculations
 Design Criteria and Documentation Forms
 Factors for Load Components
 Load Calculations
 Dynamic versus Static load Calculations
 Ventilation Loads
 Other Loads
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Part 5 – Design Procedures: General Concepts for Equipment Selection
 Introduction
 Sustainable System and Equipment
 Maintainability of Systems and Equipment
 Criteria for System and Equipment Selection
 Options in System and Equipment Selection
 The Psychometric Chart
 Effects of Latitude and Temperature
 Software-Based Equipment Selection
Part 6 – Design Procedures: Air Handling System
 Introduction
 Fans
 Air Duct Design
 Registers and grilles
 Louvers
 Dampers
 Filters
 Air Distribution with High Flow Rates
 Stratification
 Noise Control
 Indoor Air Quality
Part 7 – Design Procedures: Fluid Handling Systems
 Introduction
 Steam
 Water
 High-Temperature Water
 Secondary Coolants
 Piping Systems
 Pumps
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 Refrigerant Distribution
Part 8 – Design Procedures: Central Plants
 Introduction
 General Plant Design Concept
 Central Steam Plants
 Low-Temperature Hot Water Central Plants
 High-Temperature Hot Water Central Plants
 Fuel Options and Alternative Fuels
 Central Chilled Water Plants
 Thermal Storage System
 Central Plant Distribution Arrangements
 Cogeneration Plants
Part 9 – Design Procedures: Automatic Controls
 Introduction
 Control Fundamentals
 Control Devices
 Instrumentation
 Typical Control Systems
 Electrical Interfaces
 Computer-Based Control
 Control Symbols
Chapter 10 – Equipment: Cooling
 Introduction
 Regeneration Cycles
 Compressors
 Chillers
 Condensers
 Cooling Towers
 Cooling Coils
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 Radiant Cooling
 Evaporative Cooling
 Refrigerants
Part 11 – Equipment: Heating
 Introduction
 General
 Boilers
 Boiler Types
 Combustion Processes and Fuels
 Fuel-Burning Equipment
 Boiler Feedwater and Water Treatment Systems
 Boiler Codes and Standards
 Boiler Design
 Acceptance and Operational Testing
 Direct- and Indirect-Fired Heating Equipment
 Heat Exchangers – Water Heating
 Heat Exchangers – Air Heating
 Unit Heaters and Duct Heaters
 Terminal Heating Equipment
 Heat Pumps
 Heat Recovery and Reclaim
 Solar Heating
 Humidification
Part 12 – Equipment: Air-Handling Systems
 Introduction
 AHU Systems Arrangements
 Package AHUs
 Built-Up (Field-Assembled) AHU
 Terminal Units
 Individual Room AHUs
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 Humidity Control
 Control of Outside Air Quantity
 Effects of Altitude
 Exhaust Systems
 Smoke Control
Part 13 – Electrical Features of HVAC Systems
 Introduction
 Fundamentals of Electric Power
 Common Service Voltages
 Power Factor
 Motors
 Variable Speed drives
 Electrical Interface
 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
 Standby Power Generation
 Electrical Room Ventilation
 Lighting Systems
 National Electrical Code
Part 14 – Design, Documentations: Drawings and Specification
 Introduction
 The Nature of Contracts
 Drawings
 Specifications
Part 15 – After Design: through Construction to Operation
 Introduction
 Participation during Construction
 Commissioning
Chapter 16 – Technical Report Writing
 Introduction
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 Organization of a Report
 Writing with Clarity
 Use of Tables and Figures
 Printing and Binding
 Letter Reports
Part 17 – Engineering Fundamentals: Fluid Mechanics
 Introduction
 Terminology in Fluid Mechanics
 Law of Conservation of Mass
 The Bernoulli Equation
 Flow Volume Measurement
Chapter 18 – Engineering Fundamentals: Thermodynamics
 Introduction
 Thermodynamic Terms
 First law of Thermodynamics
 Second law of Thermodynamics
 Efficiency
 Coefficient of Performance
 Specific Heat C
Part 19 – Engineering Fundamentals: Heat Transfer
 Introduction
 Heat Transfer Modes
 Thermal Conduction
 Thermal Convection
 Thermal Radiation
 Latent Heat Moisture
Part 20 – Engineering Fundamentals: Psychometrics
 Introduction
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 Thermodynamic Properties of Moist Air
 Tables of Properties
 Psychometric Charts
 HVAC Processes on the Psychometric Chart
 The Protractor on the ASHRAE psychometric Chart
 Effects of Altitude
Part 21 – Engineering Fundamentals: Sound and Vibration
 Introduction
 Definitions
 Methods of Specifying and Measuring Sound
 Sound and Vibration Transmission
 Ambient Sound Level Design Goals
 Reducing Sound and Vibration Transmission
Part 22 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
 Introduction
 Basics of IAQ
 Methods of Providing Acceptable IAQ
 Design Considerations for Acceptable IAQ
 Additional Design Considerations for Acceptable IAQ
 Protection of Outside Air Intakes
 IAQ and Energy Conservation
Part 23 – Sustainable HVAC Systems
 Introduction
 Energy-Efficient “Green” Buildings
 HVAC Sustainable Design Approaches
 Energy-Efficiency Compliance
 Indoor Air Quality Compliance
 Bridging the Gap between Energy Efficiencies and IAQ Requirements
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Part 24 – Smoke Management
 Introduction
 Basic Statements, Codes, Definitions and Design Guides for Smoke Management
Systems
 Atrium and Mall Smoke Management Design Requirements
 Zoned Smoke Management System
 Design procedure for Zoned Smoke Control
 Zoned Smoke Management Calculation Example
 Implementation and Performance Testing
 Testing of Zoned Smoke Control Systems
 Note of Caution on Smoke Machine or Smoke Bomb Testing
Synopsis of Diploma – Postgraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and
Postgraduate Degree Regulation
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Delegates studying courses of 5-9 days duration, equivalent to 30-54 Credit Hours (direct
lecturer contact), will, on successful assessment, lead to the Diploma – Postgraduate. This
represents a single credit at Postgraduate Level. While 6-day and 7-day courses also lead
to a Diploma – Postgraduate, they accumulate 36 and 42 Credit Hours, respectively.
Delegates and students who fail to gain the required level of pass, at Postgraduate Level
will receive a Certificate of Attendance and Participation. The Certificate of Attendance and
Participation will not count, for cumulative purpose, towards the Postgraduate Diploma.
Courses carry varying credit values; some being double credit, triple credit, quad credit and
5-credit, etc. These, therefore, accumulate to a Postgraduate Diploma. As is explained,
later, in this document, a Postgraduate Diploma is awarded to students and delegates who
have achieved the minimum of 360 Credit Hours, within the required level of attainment.
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Credit Value and Credit Hours examples of Diploma – Postgraduate Courses are as
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Triple-Credit
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10-Credit (X36 Credit-Hours) to 12Credit (X30 Credit-Hours)
360
Other Credit Values are calculated proportionately.
Because of the intensive nature of our courses and programmes, assessment will largely
be in-course, adopting differing formats. These assessment formats include, but not limited
to, in-class tests, assignments, end of course examinations. Based on these assessments,
successful candidates will receive the Diploma – Postgraduate, or Postgraduate Diploma,
as appropriate.
In the case of Diploma – Postgraduate, a minimum of 70% overall pass is expected. In
order to receive the Award of Postgraduate Diploma, candidate must have accumulated at
least the required minimum „credit-hours‟, with a pass (of 70% and above) in at least 70%
of the courses taken.
Delegates and students who fail to achieve the requirement for Postgraduate Diploma, or
Diploma - Postgraduate - will be given support for 2 re-submissions for each course. Those
delegates who fail to achieve the assessment requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma or
Diploma - Postgraduate - on 2 resubmissions, or those who elect not to receive them, will
be awarded the Certificate of Attendance and Participation.
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Applicants for Diploma – Postgraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Degrees
are required to submit the following documents:
 Completed Postgraduate Application Form, including a passport sized picture
affixed to the form;
 A copy of Issue and Photo (bio data) page of the applicant‟s current valid
passport or copy of his or her Photo-embedded National Identity Card;
 Copies of credentials mentioned in the application form.
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 On receipt of all the above documents we will make an assessment of the
applicants‟ suitability for the Programme for which they have applied;
 If they are accepted on their Programme of choice, they will be notified
accordingly and sent Admission Letters and Invoices;
 One week after the receipt of an applicant‟s payment or official payment
notification, the relevant Programme Tutor will contact him or her, by e-mail or
telephone, welcoming him or her to HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute;
 Non-European Students will be sent immigration documentation, incorporating a
Visa Support Letter. This letter will bear the applicant‟s photograph and passport
details;
 Applicants will be notified of the dates, location and venue of enrolment and
orientation;
 Non-UK students will be sent general information about „student life‟ in the UK
and Accommodation details.
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There are three delivery formats for Postgraduate Diploma Courses, as follows:
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1. Intensive Full-time Mode (3 months);
2. Full-time Mode (6 month);
3. Video-Enhanced On-Line Mode.
Whichever study mode is selected, the aggregate of 360 Credit Hours must be achieved.
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All short courses can accumulate to the required number of hours, for the Postgraduate
Diploma, over a six-year period from the first registration and applies to both general and
specialist groupings. In this regard, it is important to note that short courses vary in length,
the minimum being 5 days (Diploma – Postgraduate) – equivalent to 30 Credit Hours,
representing one credit. Twelve 5-day short courses, representing twelve credits or the
equivalent of 360 Credit Hours are, therefore, required for the Award of Postgraduate
Diploma.
A six-day course (Diploma – Postgraduate) is, therefore, equivalent to 36 hours Credit
Hours, representing one credit. Therefore, ten short courses, of this duration, equates to
the required 360 Credit Hours, qualifying for the Award of Postgraduate Diploma. While
double-credit courses last between ten and fourteen days, triple-credit courses range from
fifteen to nineteen days. Similarly, quad-credit courses are from sixteen to nineteen days.
On this basis, the definitive calculation on the Award requirement is based on the number
of hours studied (aggregate credit-value), rather than merely the number of credits
achieved. This approach is particularly useful when a student or delegate studies a mixture
of courses of different credit-values.
For those delegates choosing the accumulative route, it is advisable that at least two
credits be attempted per year. This will ensure that the required number of credit hours for
the Postgraduate diploma is achieved within the six-year time frame.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Engineering - Leading to Postgraduate Diploma, Progressing to MA, MBA, MSc
 On the successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, delegates may register
for the Masters Degree, after their successful completion of Course #7: Research
Project: Design, Conduct & Report.
 The Delegates‟ Degree Registration Category will be dictated by the courses or
modules studied at Postgraduate Diploma Level. The categories relate to Master of
Business Administration (MBA); Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MSc);
Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA). Additional details are
provided in the document entitled: regulation For HRODC Postgraduate Training
Institute Diploma – Postgraduate - Postgraduate Diploma and Masters Degree –
MA, MBA, MSc.
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