HVC 140 - HVAC Systems I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): HVC 101.
This course is a logical continuation of HVC 101. Topics covered will include human comfort, psychometrics, introduction to basic air distribution systems, air flow measurement calculations and balance considerations. The course will culminate with the student doing a basic heat load calculation for a residential structure and selecting heating equipment to be installed. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Define and explain dry bulb line (DB), wet bulb line (WB), relative humidity (RH), dew point (DP), and enthalpy (h).
Describe and interpolate specific humidity, apparatus dew point, contact factor, and relative humidity.
Describe heat flow and insulation calculations.
Explain the significance of heating and cooling loads.
Interpret total heating load, transfer value of any surface, and calculate duct and ventilation load and loss.