HVAC Fundamentals and BMS Controls (Udemy.com)

Build your knowledge systematically, from the working principles of HVAC to optimizing a chiller plant operation

Created by: Mike Lo

Produced in 2021

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What you will learn

  • Examine the Vapour compression cycle processes on a pressure enthalpy diagram
  • Evaluate the selection considerations for various types of ACMV systems
  • Evaluate the different strategies used to improve energy efficiency of the ACMV system
  • Understand basic controls in the air distribution system and chiller plant using Building Management System (BMS)

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

**Updated(Nov 2021) Accurate subtitles (captions) and summary notes uploaded! **Hello! If you are starting out in the HVAC industry, or wished to gain more knowledge in an area which seems complicated and confusing to most people, you have found the right course! My strength and approach in training is simplifying the important knowledge into something you will be able to grasp easily. I cover the water-side in building air conditioning systems extensively, and will build your knowledge slowly until you reach the competency of evaluating, optimizing, selecting and sizing chillers for a typical chiller plant.
In addition, you will gain knowledge in HVAC controls (air-side and water-side) and troubleshooting using Building Management System. This is usually overlooked and is often handled by automation engineer. Good controls are important in managing the HVAC system effectively and in optimizing the operation of the whole chiller plant. Join me in this unique course to give yourself a head start in the HVAC career!
Some 5 stars reviews from the students:"I have struggled with HVAC and getting my head around the concepts for a very long time. I took a course on it in my postgraduate schooling, and still couldn't understand it. This course has made all of these concepts suddenly clear and I understand how to apply them. I'm only half way through but I am seriously impressed with the clarity of the information and the fantastic examples Mike has put together to drive the concepts home. Thanks for a great course!" -Zoe Zeiler"I learned an enormous amount of info from this course. The course is very well-structured with full of information in it. This taught me a lot about HVAC Fundamentals and BMS Control as what the Course Title says. Upon finishing this Fundamental course, I felt that I have gained solid foundation and ready for more advance pertaining to HVAC subject. Great job instructor. I highly recommend this course to everyone." -Jhoe Missi"Clear explanation of concepts for beginners such as me. Good number of examples and thought provoking problems that help you apply the taught concepts. Worth the pay." - Subashini Urkavalan"I enjoy going over the basics all the time to keep myself in-tune and up-dated all the time. I have 25 years experience in the HVAC industry but you still learn everyday. Thank you Mike Lo for a great course and a awesome attempt to do so in English. I have again learnt alot more than I originally knew before the course." - Bruce"Crystal clear explanation on a not so easy topic! As an HVAC electrician that is mainly involved with the controls and power, it was really useful for me to get a deeper understanding of the mechanical side of things, for which this course was perfect." - Dries Herreman"Course well designed. All of my doubts cleared. Good for fundamentals." -Deepak Kumar Swain"I think it is a good match for me as a starting point and the lecture was very thorough and clear. Excellent!" - Carlos ZapataLearning Outcomes and Content1) Examine the refrigeration cycle processes on a pressure enthalpy diagramExplain the working principle of a vapour- compression refrigeration cycleAnalyse the performance of refrigerant cycle by applying the pressure enthalpy diagramOutline the properties of typical refrigerants2) Evaluate the selection considerations for various types of HVAC systemsDescribe the various types of air-conditioning systemsAssess the configuration of a typical chilled water systemAssess the building cooling load and plant efficiency in a chilled water system3) Explain Building Management System Controls in HVACExplain controls in air handling systems (air-side)Determine various ways of reducing energy consumption in the air distribution system, without penalizing Indoor Air QualityExplain controls in chiller plant (water-side)4) Evaluate the different strategies used to improve energy efficiency of the HVAC systemAssess the performance of chiller plantCompare the various methods used to optimize chiller plant efficiencyDescribe alternative cooling technologies that are currently being adoptedWho this course is for:
HVAC practitionerBuilding Management System (BMS) engineerFacilities ManagerBuilding EngineerAir Conditioning EngineerControls Engineer

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Instructor Details

Mike Lo

Hello! I graduated with a masters in mechanical engineering and I started off my career as a Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning engineer.
As a HVAC engineer, my job is to do the design and equipment selection for the water side and air side of the air conditioning system, such as chillers, cooling towers, pumps and piping. The air side includes air handling unit, fan coil unit and ducting system.
After years of experience and passing my PE exam, I decided to move on to a BMS company as an application engineer. It is one of the best decision I have made in my career life as I got to learn so much about the trade through this role, which I have never thought of as a HVAC designer.
And now, I provide consultancy services and training workshops to building owners and facility managers. I equip them with the knowledge on how to reduce their building energy consumption significantly through the air conditioning system. With my new found passion in teaching, knowledge sharing and online course creation, I hope to reach out to more people who are interested in my area of expertise globally!

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Reviews

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By N. Syed Abuthaheer on 11/14/2020

Really good course....

By Eduardo Orellana on 11/7/2020

Pronunciation

By Agung Basovi on 11/1/2020

It's an excellent course, and I really enjoyed the course. The concepts are detailed and clearly explained so that I could get a lot of valuable information. Very Good Job, Mike!

By Thibedi Matjila on 10/21/2020

The course went really well. It was structured well enough to give basic principles while maintaining specialised information for application. Great stuff

By Sair Saleh on 10/13/2020

So far so goood.

By Francois Martindale on 9/23/2020

I am learning with this course basics of HVAC needed for my work , I do not use these principals but I need to understand how they work, and this course does that for me!!!

By Fernando Madrid on 9/22/2020

Excelente curso, muy bien explicado y elaborado.

By Srinivasan Seshadri on 9/15/2020

Good

By Carlos Da Silveira on 9/7/2020

very good work, shows the host has put great work on this topic.

By Ogunlade Kehinde Samuel on 9/3/2020

yes it was a good one

By Emmanuel Tekunde on 8/24/2020

I am working in building services.

By Fannie Raseruthe on 8/20/2020

Interesting course materials.