CAE 464/517: HVAC Systems Design (Spring 2021)

Course Description

This course introduce students to both theory and applied design procedures for HVAC equipment and systems. By taking this course students will be able to:

  1. Understand fundamentals of fluid and energy flows for HVAC equipment and systems
  2. Design and size air distribution systems, hydronic systems, and refrigeration systems
  3. Design, draw, and read mechanical drawings
  4. Design, review, and assess different HVAC designs
  5. Propose recommendations to revise HVAC designs and retrofit existing HVAC systems
  6. Utilize both hand calculations and computer modeling (graduate students) for sizing air distribution systems, hydronic systems, and refrigeration systems

Course Syllabus (updated as we go; includes current schedule)

Lecture