ESRT 238: HVAC Commissioning, Leed and Tab Testing

Credits
3
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Course ID
092714
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Reviews HVAC TAB (Test, Adjust and Balancing) process, including the process of commissioning of various types of building HVAC energy management and control systems, and how the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process is implemented and steps to arrive at certification. Documentation requirements are covered to become a certified TAB and LEED individual for students to take the national exam.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Identifying the TAB vs. Commissioning Requirements of HVAC Systems
  2. Common characteristics of commercial HVAC systems
  3. Single zone vs. multi-zone and dual duct system
  4. VAV-variable air volume systems
  5. LEED Building Certification Requirements
  6. The process to certify LEED HVAC systems
  7. Preparing for technician certification