NRG 126 — Fundamentals of HVAC Systems
In this in-depth course on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, students identify and analyze the energy consumption of the various HVAC equipment and systems used in commercial buildings. This course introduces the fundamentals of psychrometrics, fan laws, and air/water properties. Students interpret fan tables and pump curves for energy calculations. Building heating and cooling load calculations are emphasized.
Prerequisites: NRG 101, MAT 152