Course Description
The student will be introduced to tools and instruments to test, measure and log building air flow, infiltration, exfiltration as well as existing system performance. Students will use computer program to calculate energy usage, costs and savings potential. Students will also use industry software to perform complete energy analysis of residential structure.
Prerequisite(s)
ENGY 1203 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and use different types of air flow measuring tools
- Calculate required air flow for structure using various factors to include, but not be limited to, temperature rise, sensible heat formula, static pressure differentials, etc.
- Calculate actual air flow using test instruments
- Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of air flow test instruments
- Perform duct analysis
- Perform building energy analysis