Event Description
This class will cover the basics of residential HVAC design following the industry standard and code-referenced ACCA Manuals J, S and D. It will discuss the four steps of the design process:
- Collecting information about the house.
- Performing load calculations (Manual J)
- Selecting equipment appropriate to the load calculations (Manual S)
- Design a duct system for efficiency and comfort (Manual D)
It will also discuss some of the new technologies and software that has reduced the time it takes to do a design by up to 75%.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic terminology and concepts
- Understand the ACCA Manuals
- Understand the basic steps in the design process
- Learn about new technologies and software that make the process much faster