Training
Descriptions:
BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization
| Credits: |
1 |
| Lecture: |
6 hrs |
| Class Exercise: |
1 hr |
| Project: |
3 hrs |
| Total: |
10 hrs |
Prerequisites: Students will have completed BOC Level I series or will show
equivalent competency in the form of comparable training. Students should have
a basic understanding of the HVAC and control system in their own facility
and be prepared to access it to fulfill course objectives.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
At the completion of the HVAC Controls & Optimization, a participant will:
- understand of a variety of facility heating & cooling systems controls.
- identify the elements of a control system.
- be confident in how to objectively troubleshoot a control system.
- recognize the basic economics and benefits/challenges of compared controls.
- be able to recommend energy saving measures as they apply to facility systems.
- apply knowledge of heating and cooling systems in repair situations.
- successfully complete the facility project assignment.
Texts: STUDENT
HANDBOOK: BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization, plus course handouts
Special Equipment: None
Evaluation:
a. Exam: 50%
b. Take home project: 50%
BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization: Course Outline
1. Introduction
a. Course overview & objectives
b. Audience experiences
and interest areas
c. Reference
material
2. Control System Fundamentals
a. Review
of controls and terminology
b. Basic
control system path
c. Controller
action and types
d. Control
devices
e. Sensors
f. Controllers
3. Pneumatic Control System Basics
a. Components
b. System
accessories
4. DDC Control System Basics
a. Software
integration
b. Energy
management
c. Related
software
5. HVAC Control Systems
a. Single
zone
b. Multizone
c. Dual duct
d. Variable air
volume
6. Energy Management Techniques
7. System Maintenance and Service
a. Minimizing nuisance alarms
b. Trending and recording
c. Monitoring graphics
d. Calibration of system
e. Loop tuning
8. Troubleshooting and Repair
a. Service
problems
b. Repair
mechanical problems
c. Electrical
system
d. Controller
sensitivity
e. Sensor
accuracy and checkout
f. O&M
manuals and operator training
9. Optimization
a. Calibrated
energy savings
b. Reduce
ventilation air
c. Hot/cold
water reset
d. Economizer
control
e. Start
times
f. Demand
load shedding
Facility Project Assignment:
Control Systems Diagram & Maintenance Checklist
Learning Objective:
Understand the operations and maintenance steps necessary
to sustain efficiency and capacity for the HVAC control system.
1. For an Energy Inspection Report on your specific job site requirements,
create a complete controls diagram to optimize control sequences for the
central air system. Include daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections.
Use manufacturers’ drawings if available.
2. Create a complete maintenance check list for your fan system in question
1, to optimize control sequences for an Energy Inspection Report applicable
to your specific job site requirements for the central air system. Include
daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections.
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