Introduction to HVAC Systems
History and Evolution of HVAC Systems51Types of HVAC Systems53Components of HVAC Systems55Refrigerants and Their Properties51Basic Electricity for HVAC Technicians57Principles of Heat Transfer55Types of Heating Systems54Heating System Design and Installation51Heating System Maintenance and Troubleshooting54Principles of Refrigeration52Types of Cooling Systems50Cooling System Design and Installation53Cooling System Maintenance and Troubleshooting57Indoor Air Quality and Health52Ventilation Systems56Air Filtration and Purification51Air Quality Monitoring and Control56Thermostats and Control Systems50Zoning and Multi-Zone Systems51Advanced Control Techniques51Preventive Maintenance48Troubleshooting Techniques56Safety Precautions55
Heating Systems
Types of Heating Systems55Components of a Heating System50Principles of Heat Transfer51Types of Furnaces59Ductwork Design and Installation53Air Distribution and Control55Types of Boilers54Piping and Distribution Systems55Hydronic Controls53Types of Radiant Heating Systems54Radiant Heat Transfer57Radiant System Design and Installation57Common Heating System Problems52Troubleshooting Techniques58Preventive Maintenance55
Ventilation Systems
Definition and Purpose of Ventilation Systems53Types of Ventilation Systems56Ventilation System Components51Ventilation Rate Calculations56Ductwork Design58Equipment Selection50Installation Procedures53Maintenance and Troubleshooting59Safety Considerations57Energy-Efficient Ventilation Systems50Smart Ventilation Systems58Emerging Ventilation Technologies47
Controls for HVAC Systems
Definition and Purpose of HVAC Controls50Types of HVAC Control Systems50Components of HVAC Control Systems56Temperature Sensors and Measurement51Temperature Controllers and Operation55Actuators and Control Valves57Humidity Sensors and Measurement52Humidity Controllers and Operation51Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers51Air Quality Sensors and Measurement52Air Quality Controllers and Operation53Air Filtration and Purification Systems54Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)57Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems53Building Automation Systems (BAS)54
Troubleshooting HVAC Systems
Understanding Electrical Circuits56Testing and Measuring Electrical Components52Troubleshooting Electrical Motors56Troubleshooting Electrical Controls54Refrigeration Cycle and Components51Refrigerant Flow and Pressure Analysis55Troubleshooting Refrigerant Leaks52Troubleshooting Compressor Problems55Gas Furnaces and Boilers51Electric Heat Pumps53Hydronic Heating Systems46Ductwork and Airflow Analysis53Air Filters and Indoor Air Quality52Troubleshooting Ventilation Systems51Electrical Safety and Codes55Refrigerant Handling and Environmental Regulations52OSHA Standards for HVAC Technicians53
Safety in HVAC
Importance of Safety in HVAC55Safety Regulations and Standards55Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)53Electrical Hazards and Precautions52Lockout Tagout Procedures52Grounding and Bonding53Machine Guarding and Safety Devices51Lifting and Material Handling54Confined Space Safety51Hazardous Chemicals in HVAC52Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)51Proper Storage and Disposal of Chemicals51Emergency Plans and Procedures54Fire Extinguisher Training51First Aid and CPR51