The Course on Air Conditioning for Large Spaces This is your chance to enter a sector that is constantly expanding and where there is high demand for workers. With climate change and improved energy efficiency now global priorities, the air-conditioning of large spaces has become an essential field. This course will equip you with essential theoretical and practical knowledge, ranging from the fundamentals of thermodynamics and the use of refrigerants to the calculation of thermal loads and the selection of equipment. You’ll learn about the heating and cooling, air-conditioning systems, renewable energy and safety components. The online course allows you to acquire these skills from anywhere, tailored to your needs. Become a qualified professional, ready to tackle the challenges of modern air conditioning, opening the door to a promising future in the job market.
Air Conditioning for Large Spaces
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand physical concepts and thermodynamic principles in air conditioning.
- Identify the different types of coolants and fuels used.
- Analyse the psychrometric chart and the refrigeration cycle in systems.
- To evaluate compression-based heating and cooling systems.
- Select suitable air-conditioning systems based on the thermal loads.
- Distinguish between renewable energy sources and electrical components.
- Apply safety criteria when handling terminal equipment.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THEORETICAL CONCEPTS
Physical concepts
Thermodynamic principles
Coolants and fuels
Psychrometric chart
Refrigeration cycle
TEACHING UNIT 2. FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS
Heat generation using boilers
Heat and/or cooling generation by compression
Air conditioning systems
The air conditioning system
Expansion of refrigerants
TEACHING UNIT 3. SELECTION AND CALCULATION
Calculation of thermal loads
Criteria for the selection of primary teams
Air conditioning flow
Components of the installation (I)
Elements of the installation (II)
TEACHING UNIT 4. EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
Renewable energy
Electrical components
Safety components
Selection of terminal equipment
Automated systems