Course Description

HVAC systems, which stand for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, are designed to regulate indoor environmental conditions to ensure comfort, safety, and air quality. These systems maintain appropriate temperature levels, manage humidity, and ensure adequate airflow throughout buildings. In residential environments, HVAC systems primarily focus on thermal comfort. In commercial and industrial environments, however, HVAC systems must also maintain strict environmental conditions to support operations. For example, hospitals require precise temperature and humidity control to maintain sterile environments, while data centers require controlled cooling to prevent overheating of sensitive equipment. Because these systems must operate continuously and adapt to changing environmental conditions, they rely heavily on sensors and control systems to monitor and regulate their performance.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Understand the role of instrumentation in HVAC systems

• Identify common HVAC sensors and measuring devices

• Explain control strategies used in HVAC systems

• Understand actuators and control valves used in HVAC

• Describe HVAC control loops and feedback systems

• Understand building automation systems (BAS) and integration

• Apply basic troubleshooting methods in HVAC instrumentation

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment, electrical quantities, and control systems

• Familiarity with building services and safe measurement practices is helpful