This practical course covers heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
and direct digital control (DDC) system design. This course focuses on
practical scenarios of communication between controllers and DDC systems. The
instruction emphasizes critical dos and don'ts as well as accepted rule-of-thumb
checks in HVAC DDC. The significance of open building automation systems
strategies and DDC commissioning for sustainable buildings will be examined.
Each session starts with a lecture, followed by problem solving and practical
examples.
Topics include:
- HVAC DDC System Architecture
- Open System Interconnection Model
- HVAC DDC Topologies and Protocols
- ASHRAE BACnet
- Gateways to closed systems
- Open systems and LonWorks Platform
- Open building automation for sustainable design
- Practical examples and real projects
Prerequisite: Two years of experience in building engineering, the building
industry, or an Associate Degree in a related field. No previous knowledge of
DDC Design is required.
Ten Steps of Commissioning: The course may include an additional seminar. This
seminar will review the practical approaches to HVAC commissioning of existing
buildings and some of the most recent lessons learned. Discover dos and don'ts
in Total Building Commissioning (TBC) as well as Distributed Total Building
Commissioning (DTBC). The seminar reviews the commissioning requirements of the
smart building with sustainable design.
Field Trip: This course includes an optional field trip to a
most unique facility in San Diego.
Textbook:
Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control Practical Applications and
Design, 2nd Edition by Frank Shadpour.
