INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND
ROLE OF HVAC SYSTEM
LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY IAQ PROBLEMS, MAINTAIN GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF HVAC SYSTEMS RELATED TO IAQ
DESCRIPTION:
Everyone prefers staying well. Still building occupants are getting sick, and more of them are blaming their illness on the indoor air quality (IAQ) where they work, attend school, or receive medical or dental attention.
This seminar will enable the participant to gain knowledge of IAQ and develop skills in how to assess ventilation and HVAC systems, how to recognize IAQ problems and what type of corrective action can be taken quickly. The course will also provide participants with practical guidelines for the operation, maintenance and evaluation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. A discussion of various HVAC components required to improve IAQ and enhance the performance of ventilation systems will be explored.
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT:
You will learn:
¨ An assessment of ventilation and HVAC systems
¨ Recognize IAQ problems in the workplace and may rectify problems economically
¨ Will learn that corrective action can be taken easily and it is less time consuming
¨ Understand the importance of HVAC systems related to IAQ
¨ Specifics of design and the intended functioning of HVAC Systems
¨ Will learn the role and function of individual HVAC components
¨ Workshops
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Engineers, HVAC contractors, engineering consultants, industrial hygienists, health and safety personnel, facility operators, building managers/owners, maintenance personnel/ supervisors and those individuals that perform IAQ evaluations. This course will also be of interest to anyone seeking a better understanding of some of the most popular tools used in improving indoor air quality (IAQ).
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Each participant will receive a certificate of course completion indicating 0.7 CEUs. CEUs are universally recognized nationally and internationally. One CEU is equivalent to ten (10) professional development hours (PDHs)/units (PDU).
Rishi Kumar
Rishi Kumar, M.Sc. Eng., P.Eng., PMP, CMC, GSC is an approved education provider by the Engineering Institute of Canada, (EIC) and International Association of Continuing Education and Training, Washington, DC (IACET). Rishi obtained his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering in 1976 from University of Calgary, Alberta. Since 1976, he has held many senior positions in utility, auto industry, research development, services, manufacturing and consulting sectors in project, program and portfolio management of various capital projects. Since 1996, he conducted 475+ public and in-house seminars all over the globe through various universities, construction associations and other professional organizations and published/presented 25+ technical, business and management papers in various publications/conferences throughout the globe.
Mr. Kumar is a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario, and holds various professional certifications {Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Certified Quality Auditor}. He obtained his Gold Seal Certification (GSC) from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) in 2011.
Mr. Kumar has served as a Chair, President, Sr. Vice-President-Operations and Director-Marketing and Professional Development portfolios for PMI Lakeshore chapter and presently serves in the Ethics Review Committee (ERC) of PMI Global, providing caching and mentoring to PMI members. Mr. Kumar is actively involved with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) since 1996, and serves in various committees and boards (Discipline, Equity Diversity and Experience Requirements). Since 2007, Rishi is providing coaching and mentoring services to PEO Mississauga as a Chairperson. He supports the mentorship programs offered by various non-profit organizations (CESO, Ontario Works-Peel Region, Skills for Change, ACCES Employment, DBNS and CMC) in GTA since 1994.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Unit 1 Introduction & Facts
Unit 2 Evaluation of the Ventilation System
Overview
Review of Occupants’ Complaints
Review of Design Documentation
Measurement of Outdoor Air Quantity
Outdoor Air Quantity & HVAC System
Other Pathways
Unit 3 Role of HVAC System and IAQ
Overview
Role of HVAC System in IAQ
Functions of HVAC System
Control of the HVAC System
Ventilation during Construction
Unit 4 HVAC Components and IAQ
Outdoor Air Intake
Mechanical room
Outdoor Air Dampers
Mixing Plenum
Filter Banks
Face and Bypass Dampers
Cooling Coils
Condensate Drain Pan
Heating Coils
Supply air Fans
Humidification
The Distribution System
Terminal Equipment
System Controls
Room Partitions
Return Air Plenum
Building Exhausts
Boilers
Cooling Towers
Chillers
Unit 5 Air Filtration
Why
Purpose
Filters Ratings
ASHRAE Standard
Filtration System
Cost of Operating Issues
Filter Selection
Unit 6 How to Manage IAQ
Potential Savings
Sick Building Syndrome
IAQ Concerns
Strategies
Effects of Poor IAQ
Design Considerations
Green Products
Workshop 1
Participants will meet in small groups to discuss and suggest the best possible solution to the each case study problem. A representative from each group will present the solutions to all participants. A discussion will follow.
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Education @ Your Desk. A Live Webinar Class means that you will attend the class via the web using your computer. There are scheduled breaks for coffee and lunch. You use a microphone, headset, or your phone and are able to interact with the instructor and other students while following notes while watching the presentation slides online just as you would in a live classroom. Notes are posted online. For an extra cost a hard copy can be requested.
The virtual classroom is becoming more and more popular, and we have a lot of experience teaching in this format. The only real difference between a live in-class and live via webinar is where you sit and what you look at. You can learn from the comfort of your own home or office. You pay less for the live webinar format than you would for the in-class format, and you do not have to travel to another city to attend the class. Please contact us at gic@gic-edu.com for Special Group & Corporate Rates for one or more participants.
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