Description
This training provides foundational information on high-performance HVAC technology to industry professionals, such as contractors, designers, and HVAC technicians. This training will equip these industry professionals with the knowledge base and expertise to reassure and push homeowners to fully realize the benefit of these technologies. The training will also reinforce proper installation and verification procedures, ensuring that contractors meet code requirements.
Objectives
After completing the follow modules, users will be able to:
Model Codes and Distributed Energy Resources
- Understand what a model code is and their importance to the built environment.
- Accurately interpret sections of model code.
- Understand and Identify code compliant application
High Performance HVAC and Mechanical Code Training
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Identify and describe key characteristics of different types of HVAC/Mechanical systems
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Explain how DERs interact with HVAC/Mechanical systems
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Identify code requirements regarding sizing, design, and selection of HVAC equipment and ducts
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Explain how the ACCA Manual J, S, and D load calculation standards are used to determine appropriate sizing and design of ducts and HVAC equipment
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Evaluate general installation rules, requirements, and regulations for HVAC/Mechanical systems
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Compare installed HVAC and duct systems to outputs of Manual J and S to verify proper sizing and design
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Demonstrate confidence in selecting and assessing installation of HVAC/Mechanical systems by properly completing a homeowner inspection checklist
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Work effectively with contractors and code to deliver high performance building systems that enable DER technologies and their benefits
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate HVAC Technical Immersion into High Performance Building Systems Certificate
Learning Credits
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