Air Conditioning Fundamentals
Air Conditioning Fundamentals offers 24 hours of in-depth instruction over six weeks covering the basic concepts, principles and technical processes of air conditioning systems in commercial buildings.
Designed as an introduction to the field, this twelve session course is the first offering in a two-part series on HVAC sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Course Topics
- Industry Overview / Physical Principles
- Psychrometrics / Air Conditioning Processes
- Human Comfort
- Fans / Fan Laws / Ducts
- Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality
- A/C Systems
- Refrigeration Systems
- Boilers
- Introduction to Controls
- Testing / Adjusting / Balancing
- Noise & Vibration Control
- Building Commissioning
Why You Should Attend
Course sessions provide you with a thorough and focused study of the industry and the technical processes and components necessary for an efficient system. The specific operating characteristics and principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning are discussed in detail. The information you receive in class is enhanced by question and answer periods and a detailed notebook developed by the instructors. If you are new to the field, you will receive an excellent overview of air conditioning. If you already have experience and wish to expand your knowledge of the industry and the field, Air Conditioning Fundamentals provides a solid foundation of underlying engineering principles.
Participants
Consulting engineers, plant engineers, mechanical contractors, energy managers, and technicians who work with air conditioning systems.
You Will Receive
The course is sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The registration fee includes comprehensive reference materials authored by the instructors, optional purchase of industry pamphlets, and a certificate from the University of Washington granting 2.1 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
Faculty
This team, with vast industry and teaching experience, is uniquely qualified to provide you with practical applications and state-of-the-art technical information in a dynamic class setting.
Rick Casault, P.E., Casault Engineering
Creighton Depew, P.E., University of WA Department of Mechanical Engineering, retired
Tom Easton, P.E., Landis & Gyr Powers, Inc.
Keith Elder, P.E., Coffman Engineers
Ashley Emery, P.E., University of WA Department of Mechanical Engineering
David Gardner, P.E., Process Engineering, Inc.
John Greenlaw, P.E., The Greenbusch Group, Inc.
William Neudorfer, P.E., Neudorfer Engineers
Richard Newkirk, P.E., Proctor Sales, Inc.
Continuing Education Units
Course participants will earn 2.1 CEUs upon successful completion of this course. The CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in a noncredit continuing education program that meets established criteria for increasing knowledge and competency.