DESCRIPTION
This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Construction Drawings and Specifications, System Balancing, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Startup and Shutdown, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative Heating and Cooling Systems, and Introduction to Supervisory Skills.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Total Level Hours: 182.5)
Troubleshooting Accessories
(10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-604641-7
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-604620-2
Provides hands-on lab sessions on how to troubleshoot humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, economizers, zone controls,
and heat recovery ventilators. (Module ID 03312-08)
ModuLEs
Construction Drawings and Specifications (25 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609103-5
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609151-6
Teaches how to interpret drawings used in commercial construction, including mechanical drawings, specifications,
shop drawings, and as-builts. Explains how to to perform takeoff procedures for equipment, fittings, ductwork and other
components. (Module ID 03401-09)
System Balancing (20 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609104-2
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609152-3
Covers air properties and gas laws, as well as the use of psychrometric charts. Describes tools, instruments, and
methods used in balancing an air distribution system. (Module ID 03402-09)
Indoor Air Quality (15 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609105-9
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609153-0
Defines the issues associated with indoor air quality and its affect on the health and comfort of building occupants.
Provides guidelines for performing an IAQ survey and covers the equipment and methods used to monitor and control indoor
air quality. (Module ID 03403-09)
Energy Conservation Equipment (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609106-6
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609154-7
Covers heat recovery/reclaim devices, as well as other energy recovery equipment used to reduce energy consumption in
HVAC systems. (Module ID 03404-09)
Building Management Systems (17.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609108-0
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609155-4
Explains how computers and microprocessors are used to manage zoned HVAC systems. Includes updates reflecting
new system architecture, advances in network protocols and systems controllers, and communication via Internet and
wireless. (Module ID 03405-09)
System Startup and Shutdown (22.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609144-8
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609156-1
Covers procedures for the startup of hot water, steam heating, chilled water, and forced-air distribution systems. after
initial equipment installation or after an extended period of shutdown. Includes procedures for preparing these systems for
extended shutdown. (Module ID 03406-09)
Heating and Cooling system Design (25 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609145-5
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609158-5
Identifies factors that affect heating and cooling loads. Explains the process by which heating and cooling loads are calculated,
and how load calculations are used in the selection of heating and cooling equipment. Covers types of duct systems and their
selection, sizing, and installation requirements. (Module ID 03407-09)
Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems (22.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609146-2
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609159-2
Expands on the study of product and process refrigeration by describing systems used in cold storage and food processing
facilities, as well as transportation refrigeration. (Module ID 03408-09)
Alternative Heating and Cooling Systems (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609148-6
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609161-5
Describes alternative devices used to reduce energy consumption, including wood, coal, and pellet-fired systems,
waste-oil heaters, geothermal heat pumps, solar heating, in-floor radiant heating, and direct-fired makeup units. (Module
ID 03409-09)
Introduction to Supervisory Skills (15 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609150-9
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-609162-2
Introduces human resource criteria, concepts, and skills for the craftsperson desiring to advance to leadership roles. (Module
ID 03410-09)
