HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC)

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the fundamentals and types of HVAC systems
• Identify the different types of HVAC control systems.
• Understand the basics of the DDC system
• Understand the operation and troubleshooting of the DDC system
• Understand the maintenance and testing of the DDC system

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course will be beneficial for people involved in residential and commercial buildings and hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies.

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Instrument and Control Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers 
• Project Engineers
• Foremen

Daily Agenda

Day One: Introduction to HVAC 

• Refrigeration cycle
• Classification of air-conditioning systems.
• Air-conditioning zoning alternatives
• Indoor design conditions and human comfort
• Functions and components of ventilation systems
• Function and features of chiller systems

Day Two: Basic Functions of HVAC Control Systems 

• Methods of Temperature Control
• Methods of Humidity Control
• Methods of Air Volume Control
• Air System Pressure Control
• System Pressure Control in Hydronic Systems

Day Three:  HVAC Equipment-to-Control Interactions 

• Air moving system control
• Air filter section control
• Mixed air section control
• Cooling and heating coil control
• Humidifier control
• Air distribution control
• Fan capacity modulation and static pressure control.
• Pumping systems control

Day Four: Operating Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems  

• DDC systems architecture
• Basic system familiarization
• A sequence of Operation Demonstration
• Control Loop Stability and Accuracy Demonstration
• Testing of DDC systems
• Performance Verification Test

Day Five:  Operating and Maintaining HVAC Control Systems 

• Classifications of operational procedures
• Classifications of maintenance procedures
• Planned maintenance
• Commonly found conditions required maintenance
• Troubleshooting of DDC system