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About this course

This free course is a recording of two webinars by Robert Bean on understanding and integrating ASHRAE standards on thermal comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality for HVAC and building design. A PDF copy of the slides is included.

What will you learn?

Week 1
-Relationship between building performance
-Thermal Comfort
-Indoor Air Quality

Week 2
-Relationship between HVAC system types
-Energy and exergy efficiency
-Entropy
-Thermal efficacy
-Indoor Air Quality
-Thermal Comfort

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Course outline

2 modules • 7 assignments • 2:31 hours of video lectures

Module 1 • 2 assignments
Relationship Between Building Performance, Thermal Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality

In this lecture, Robert explains how building performance influences thermal comfort and indoor air quality as prescribed by ASHRAE Standards 55 and 62 and ASHRAE Guidelines 10 and 24.

  • Presentation Slides (.pdf)
  • "Relationship Between Performance, Comfort, and Indoor Air Quality" (01:11:39 hours)
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Relationship between HVAC System Types and Energy and Exergy Efficiency, Entropy, Thermal Efficacy, IAQ and Thermal Comfort

In this lecture, Robert explains how HVAC system types can influence energy and exergy efficiency, entropy, thermal efficacy, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort as prescribed by ASHRAE Standards 62.1/.2, 55, 90.1/.2, 189.1, and ASHRAE Guidelines 24 and 10.

  • Presentation slides (.pdf)
  • "Relationship between HVAC System Types and Energy and Exergy Efficiency, Entropy, Thermal Efficacy, IAQ and Thermal Comfort" (01:16:10 hours)

Author

  • Robert Bean

    Pres., ICC INc.
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    Robert Bean is an ASHRAE Fellow, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, recipient of the Lou Flagg Award, Distinguished Service Award and instructor for the ASHRAE Learning Institute. He is a retired professional who specialized in high performance buildings and indoor environmental quality. Learn more

Frequently asked questions

How does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, this is a free course so you can share this page with other people from your group.

Reviews

4.5
Based on 123 reviews
843
students have taken this course
10/28/2022

Interesting course which aim to touch base into many topics on how to think wholesomely. It is a bit fast paced, so i will say there are elements i could not fully grasp.

Ole Marius Svendsen
06/15/2020

Invaluable course..its a must have!

Shaun Jackson
05/14/2020

it was good and educational

Anthony Bonavita

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