HVAC Hacks - Module 7: Master the Art of Duct Design
This online engineering CPD course (HVAC Hacks- Module 7) is part of a series that provides essential HVAC design principles and industry best practices. Explore the range of course modules tailored to meet your specific needs.
Module 7, "Master the Art of Duct Design– Essential Tips & Rules of Thumb", explains the efficient and effective air distribution systems that enhance indoor comfort and energy efficiency. This course delves into the intricacies of duct sizing, layout, calculations, materials, acoustics, and energy conservation. You will gain a deep understanding of the various duct design methods, such as the equal friction method, the static regain method, and the constant velocity method, each with its advantages and considerations. The course emphasizes practical tips and convenient rules of thumb to simplify the duct design process, empowering you to confidently make informed decisions.
This 8 CPD online course is applicable to mechanical and HVAC engineers as well as other technical professionals interested in learning more about duct design.
This continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the objectives of duct design and its crucial role in HVAC systems.
- Familiarizing yourself with insights into airflow principles, airflow rates, and characteristics within the duct system.
- Learning static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure in the context of air distribution.
- Exploring duct sizing principles, optimal duct sizing, and design criteria for efficient HVAC systems.
- Learning the step-by-step process of duct sizing and the calculation of pressure losses.
- Understand friction loss determination with Darcy-Colebrook Equation and hydraulic diameter.
- Learning various duct sizing methods, including constant velocity, velocity reduction, equal friction, and static regain methods.
- Understanding the design considerations for round, rectangular, and oval ducts, as well as the selection of suitable materials.
- Exploring duct velocity and pressure classifications, air leakage considerations, and guidelines for construction and airtightness.
- Gaining insights into duct layout, space planning, and efficient space utilization for different duct shapes.
- Understanding the importance of duct insulation, condensation control, and calculating insulation thickness.
- Exploring air distribution devices, noise considerations, and the role of sensors, controllers, and actuators in duct controls and instrumentation.
HVAC HACKS - MODULE 7: MASTER THE ART OF DUCT DESIGN (5.9 MB)
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