Building Technology  

Here we're taking a general look at the design intent and makeup of our air-side HVAC systems, including the role of ventilation and presence of centrifugal fans.

In these lessons we learn that, like the pump equation, the fan equation can be used to calculate fan system power or energy associated with specific operating pressures, flows, and efficiency factors.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will:

Here we focus on using pump curves and the affinity laws for understanding how pumping systems can be optimized. Pumping can be optimized by throttling, impeller trims, or through the application of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).