Building Performance
Building Science
HVAC
Integrating ASHRAE HVAC Standards - Self Study
About this course
This free course is a recording of two webinars by Robert Bean on understanding and integrating ASHRAE standards on thermal comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality for HVAC and building design. A PDF copy of the slides is included.
What will you learn?
Week 1
-Relationship between building performance
-Thermal Comfort
-Indoor Air Quality
Week 2
-Relationship between HVAC system types
-Energy and exergy efficiency
-Entropy
-Thermal efficacy
-Indoor Air Quality
-Thermal Comfort
Course outline
3 modules
2:31 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Relationship Between Building Performance, Thermal Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Relationship Between Building Performance, Thermal Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality
In this lecture, Robert explains how building performance influences thermal comfort and indoor air quality as prescribed by ASHRAE Standards 55 and 62 and ASHRAE Guidelines 10 and 24.
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
- "Relationship Between Performance, Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality" (01:11:39 hours)
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Relationship between HVAC System Types and Energy and Exergy Efficiency, Entropy, Thermal Efficacy, IAQ and Thermal Comfort
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Relationship between HVAC System Types and Energy and Exergy Efficiency, Entropy, Thermal Efficacy, IAQ and Thermal Comfort
In this lecture, Robert explains how HVAC system types can influence energy and exergy efficiency, entropy, thermal efficacy, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort as prescribed by ASHRAE Standards 62.1/.2, 55, 90.1/.2, 189.1, and ASHRAE Guidelines 24 and 10.
- Presentation slides (.pdf)
- "Relationship between HVAC System Types and Energy and Exergy Efficiency, Entropy, Thermal Efficacy, IAQ and Thermal Comfort" (01:16:10 hours)
Author
Robert Bean
Pres., ICC INc.
Robert Bean is an ASHRAE Fellow, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, recipient of the Lou Flagg Award, Distinguished Service Award and instructor for the ASHRAE Learning Institute. He is a retired professional who specialized in high performance buildings and indoor environmental quality.
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
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Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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