- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides residential HVAC duct system designers and installers with the knowledge and skills to create quiet, and efficient forced air systems. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of fluid dynamics in low velocity forced air systems by analyzing the relationship between measurable performance properties which will inform good design practices and avoid common problems such as insufficient airflow and system effects. By applying the core concepts of air movement and the conservation of energy within a system, students will learn which duct fittings are more efficient and how their location can impact equipment performance. Through practice activities, students will learn how to measure duct system volume and pressures in buildings which can be used to calculate the airflow rates of the system to ensure performance of furnace or heat pump installations and identify problematic areas. From demonstrations and practice activities, students will gain knowledge of the relationships between pressure, pressure drop, volume, velocity and power and then apply these relationships to evaluating the performance of a duct system. Students will be able to compute the differences between total, static, and velocity pressure and describe their differences. The knowledge gained of how to incorporate these concepts efficiently into a duct system are required for proper design, installation, and analysis of forced air systems. Students will gain a solid understanding of duct components and design principles including fitting shape, the number of fittings, air filters, and coils. After successful completion of the course, students can register with the TECA as being Certified in Principles of Moving Air (POMA).
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$668.74
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fundamental properties of air and how they should be considered with respect to forced air system design.
- Analyze frictional and pressure losses in a duct system that can be determined by measurement and calculations.
- Design efficient duct systems by determining realistic performance parameters based on the properties of the forced air system.
- Assess the performance properties of various fans and incorporate them into the design of a forced air system.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Quality First Principles of Moving Air (MZEB 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Residential Air to Air Heat Pump Specialist
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MZEB 1120 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51589
Dates
Sat Nov 02 - Sat Nov 16
- 3 weeks
- CRN 51589
- Domestic fees $668.74
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Nov 02 - Nov 16 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.