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A. Bhatia, B.E.
Course Outline
This course contains
compilation of almost 1000 bits and pieces of HVAC terminology. The definitions
and/or descriptions contained herein provide guidelines to resolve ambiguities
in common usage of terms or to address particular considerations regarding the
interactions of people, infrastructure and environment.
The compilation is arranged in an alphabetical order for easy referencing. This
4-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct,
manage and use the building services infrastructure.
This 4-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct,
manage and use the building services infrastructure. You may choose to go straight
to the quiz and work backwards to clear your doubts.
This course
includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the
understanding of the course materials.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be aware of the common HVAC terminology. The course covers:
- HVAC terms related to system design
- HVAC terms related to equipment selection
- HVAC terms related to indoor air quality
- HVAC terms related to controls interface
- HVAC terms related to electrical interface
- HVAC terms related to health & safety
- HVAC terms related to service functions
- HVAC terms related to maintenance aspects
- HVAC terms related to contracts management
- HVAC terms related to installation
- HVAC terms related to commissioning
- HVAC terms related
to start-up
This course is aimed at Students, Mechanical and HVAC engineers, Architects, Building designers, Energy Auditors, Operational & Maintenance Personnel, Sales & Marketing personnel, and General Audience.
Course Introduction
There are numerous
things that you may like to know about heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
(HVAC) systems. Be it is related to system design, installation, equipment selection,
health & safety or commissioning; the common terminology is compiled herein
in alphabetical order. Both experienced professionals and beginners shall be
benefited with this easy to use glossary.
Course Content
The course content is in a PDF file HVAC - Description of Useful Terms . You need to open or download this document to study this course.
Course Summary
The heating ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) terms in this course have been tabulated in an alphabetical
order. This provides an easy referencing. The detail description can be traced
in handbooks and the web sites. This document is a constant work in progress
and if you see something that should be in this list, please let us know.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
