Did you know: you can heat a building with over 100% efficiency? May sound impossible, but it's not!
Did you also know: space heating accounts for approximately 32% of total energy use in U.S. commercial buildings?
Did you also know: space heating accounts for approximately 32% of total energy use in U.S. commercial buildings?
Why take the course?
HVAC systems are everywhere, and the industry needs more engineers. The intent of good HVAC is to provide a clean, safe, comfortable, and productive indoor environment in the most efficient manner possible.
- HVAC systems worldwide are predicted to increase from 2 billion today to 6 billion by 2050. – International Energy Agency
- We spend 90% of our time indoors. – World Green Building Council
- Buildings and homes represent 75% of total electricity end-use. – US DOE
- On average, controls tuning can save 29% of commercial building energy use. – PNNL
Course topics
- Fluid machinery basics: pumps, fans, and compressors
- Refrigeration and heat exchangers
- Psychrometrics—temperature and humidity properties of air
- Mechanical system controls
- Building science
- Load calculations
Employment Opportunities
- Building design
- Commissioning
- Technical sales
- Aftermarket support
- Equipment manufacturer roles
- Controls vendors and contractors
- Testing and balancing
- Mechanical contractors
- General contractors
Questions? Reach out to Dr. Alanna Cooney (aycooney@sfsu.edu)