Single Zone Systems and Air Distribution CSD 500

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, each student should be able to:

• Explain the application of green building principles
• Choose building zones when served by a single zone unit and make initial system decisions
• Layout and select air terminals
• Layout and design low pressure duct systems
• Select the best type of packaged units that will meet the required zone psychrometrics conditions
• Select and establish fan performance based on air system design conditions
• Design a control sequence and strategy which meets the design condition

Learning Methods Used

This course uses a combination of classroom lecture, videos, lab tours of commercial equipment, demonstrations and workshops to present the material. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the workshops, quizzes and final written exam. Workshops are instructor guided exercises using the procedures taught in the lectures.

Topics Covered

All times are approximate and shown as (classroom hours/lab or workshop hours).

• Comfort design (1.0/0.5)
• Zoning and System Selection (1.0/1.5)
• Load estimating for CV systems (0.5/0.5)
• Constant Volume (CV) equipment (2.0/0.5)
• Zoning homework (0/0.5)
• Ventilation and building air balance (2.0/2.0)
• Packaged product selection (2.0/2.0)
• Room air distribution (1.5/2.5)
• Duct design (1.5/2.0)
• Room air distribution assignment (0/0.5)
• Fans and fan laws (1.0/0.5)
• CV controls and control strategies (1.5/1.0)
• Split system selection (1.5/1.5)
• Sustainable design (1.5/0)
• Duct design assignment (0/0.5)
• Refrigerant piping (2.0/2.0)
• CV project (0.5/3.0)

Completion Requirements

To receive a certificate for this course student must be present for the entire course, complete all workshops and receive a grade of 70% on graded final.

Prerequisite requirements

None.

SUGGESTED BACKGROUND

A working knowledge of commercial air conditioning and heating systems, commercial building design and design process is desirable.

MATERIALS TO BRING

None required

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

Students in this course receive a course workbook, a flash drive with a demo copy of Carrier’s Block Load Program and Psych+ program.

APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR THIS CLASS

This class is held in a classroom and business casual dress is appropriate. Some demonstrations are held in the training lab and hard sole shoes are recommended. Any safety equipment required for these lab tours will be furnished.

CLASS HOURS

Class starts at 8 AM Monday and runs from 8 AM till 5 PM each day including Friday if class is scheduled at the end of a week. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly.

LOCATION & LODGING

Most of these classes are held in the local area. Carrier University is located at 6540 Old Collamer Road South, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Lodging options can be found here.