DesignBuilder for HVAC & MEP System Design
Model and evaluate HVAC systems, ventilation, and thermal zones. Perform system performance analysis and energy-efficient HVAC design, widely used by MEP engineers and consultants.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to HVAC Simulation Topics Covered HVAC Modeling Concepts DesignBuilder Workflow System Types Building Loads Project Setup HVAC Fundamentals Module 2: HVAC System Configuration Topics Covered Air Conditioning Systems Heating Systems Ventilation Systems Plant Systems Air Distribution System Controls Module 3: Mechanical Load Analysis Topics Covered Cooling Load Calculations Heating Load Calculations Internal Gains Occupancy Loads Equipment Loads Peak Load Assessment Module 4: Energy Performance Evaluation Topics Covered HVAC Energy Consumption Equipment Efficiency Operational Performance Energy Savings Analysis Performance Comparison Optimization Techniques Module 5: Reporting & Design Optimization Topics Covered HVAC Reports Simulation Outputs System Evaluation Design Improvements Documentation Presentation Module 6: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered HVAC Modeling Load Analysis Energy Assessment Optimization Reporting Project Presentation Capstone Project Develop and evaluate a complete HVAC system model for a building and analyze its operational and energy performance.
Learning Outcomes
Model HVAC systems within DesignBuilder.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
Analyze HVAC energy consumption and efficiency.
Compare alternative MEP system strategies.
Generate professional HVAC simulation reports.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Knowledge of HVAC and building services fundamentals -Understanding of energy simulation concepts -Laptop/Desktop with DesignBuilder installed
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