ESRT 226: Adv Programming and BAS/HVAC Graphics

Class Program

Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology

Credits

Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours None

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course is focused on using advanced graphical programming software to develop building automation programs. It will accelerate student programming abilities with Building Automation System (BAS) programming using the Niagara/Sedona Framework. This course enables student to become proficient in HVAC programming and building HVAC graphics used for BAS applications.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisite Courses

ESRT 215: Commercial DDC/BAS HVAC Controls

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the components of a direct digital control system DDC System, explain the purpose of points and applications for the different point types, and how points are used in graphical programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Intermediate
Service commercial refrigeration equipment

Level

Beginner

Explain the variations of advanced field controllers for various building automation systems and vendors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Beginner
Explain on the job safety precautions as it relates to refrigeration systems

Level

Beginner

Control strategies and operator tasks for testing real-world graphic programs and identify the challenges of the various programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Intermediate

Control HVAC temperature control strategies and operator tasks, and experiments with common tasks and processes that can be used to test and commission programs and to troubleshoot existing graphic programs including control parameters such as volumetric offset, lead-lag control, CO2 reset, and building static pressure control.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Intermediate

Programming and building web based graphic control Systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Beginner

Commissioning and testing advanced HVAC controls and associated graphical displays.

Program Learning Outcomes

Describe the various types of HVACR systems during a job interview.

Level

Intermediate

Core Topics

Components of a direct digital control system DDC System.
Field controllers with various input or output components.
Control strategies and operator tasks for testing real-world graphic programs
HVAC control strategies and operator tasks.
Programming and building web based graphic control systems.
Commissioning and testing advanced HVAC controls and associated graphical displays.