HVAC 224 - Commercial Building Air Flow Measurement and Balancing Procedures

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course introduces students to the principles of air flow characteristics. The student will become familiar with different fans applications, and duct configuration system tolerance. The students also will develop concepts in air system pressures. This would include the following air flow measurements: static, total, and velocity. The students will learn how to use test equipment needed to take operational pressures: anemometer and static pressure gauges.Prerequisite: HVAC 122 or consent of department.