HCR 506 - Air Distribution

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Involves the study of fans, blowers and dampers, the design of duct systems for proper air delivery and final system balancing. Includes lab practice.
Prerequisite: HCR 256
Competencies

Identify the types of fans used in the HVAC industry
Describe the following
1. BI fan wheel
2. AF fan wheel
3. FC fan wheel
Demonstrate the ability to use the Fan Laws
Calculate new conditions given a change in the system
Explain the relationship between velocity pressure and static pressure
Define velocity and static pressure
Demonstrate the ability to measure velocity
1. Use an inclined manometer to measure velocity
2. Use a velometer to measure velocity
Design air distribution system residential
Design air distribution system-light commercial.
Calculate airflow on temperature rise method
Know and identify common airside problems