aircondlounge/Chilled Water System Design Course

  • $129.99 or 3 monthly payments of $45

Chilled Water System Design Course

  • Course
  • 71 Lessons

A TRUE design course that take you through the process of designing a chilled water system for a modern 32-storey high-rise building.

or join the Pro Plan at $20/mo or $220/yr.

Course Outline

Introduction to CHWS Design Course

In this section, you'll be informed about the basic functions available in this course and how to navigate them. Then, you'll be introduced to a sample project that we're going to be using for this course. Subsequently, we'll go through the client's requirements and establish a preliminary design decision for the sample project. You'll be able to download the floor plan drawings to start the design of a chilled water system for the sample project.

User Manual
Sample Project Briefing
Client's Requirements
Floor Plan Drawings (DWG)
Section Drawing (DWG)

Cooling Capacity and Supply Airflow Calculation

In this section, we will compare the common methods currently practiced for cooling load calculation (capacity+airflow). One of the methods will be selected to calculate the required cooling capacity and supply airflow using the sample project. The material used for the calculation will be provided to you and the cooling load calculation result of the sample project will be revealed.

Cooling Load Calculation Methods
How to Use Cooling Load Check Figures
Cooling Load Check Figures (PDF)
Cooling Capacity Calculation Result (EXCEL)

Air Handling Unit and Fan Coil Unit Selection

In this section, you'll learn about the common components available in a typical AHU. At the same time, you'll learn the reason behind each AHU component selection through the sample project. Then, you'll learn how to specify the design conditions (DB/WB temperatures of air) of AHU and FCU cooling coils. At the end of this section, you'll be able to download editable excel files that show you exactly what type of AHU and FCU are selected for the sample project.

AHU Component Selection
Filter Grade Conversion Chart (PDF)
Cooling Coil Design Conditions
Chilled Water Fan Coil Selection
AHU and FCU Selection Result (EXCEL)
AHU and FCU Location (DWG)

Pre-Cool Fresh Air System Design

In this section, you'll learn a way to determine the amount of fresh air needed based on different applications. Then, you'll learn how to specify the design conditions needed for heat pipe and pre-cool air handling unit (PAHU) selection. After that, you'll learn how to design a CO2 sensor system to control the fresh air supply based on demand. Finally, you'll learn how to calculate the cooling capacity of PAHU to find the total cooling load.

Fresh Air Supply Calculation
Fresh Air Calculation Result (EXCEL)
Heat Pipe Selection Conditions
Outdoor Design Conditions (PDF)
CO2 Control System
CO2 System Schematic (DWG)
PAHU Cooling Capacity Calculation
PAHU Selection Result (EXCEL)

Chiller and Cooling Tower Sizing and Selection

In this section, you'll learn how chilled water and condenser water temperatures are determined. Then, we'll work on the chilled water and condenser water flow rate calculations for the sample project. Subsequently, you'll learn a way to identify and select the right chiller and cooling tower through the sample project. Finally, all results will be revealed to you and the procedure to size makeup water tanks will be taught.

Chilled Water Design Temperature
Chilled Water Flow Rate Calculation
CHW Flow Rate Calculation Result (EXCEL)
Chiller Sizing
Projected Load Profile (EXCEL)
Condenser Water Design Temperature
Condenser Water Flow Rate Calculation
Chiller Selection
Cooling Tower Selection
CH and CT Selection Result (EXCEL)
Makeup Water Tank Sizing
Major Equipment Location (DWG)

Chilled Water Piping Design

In this section, you'll learn about different chilled water system configurations and their suitable applications. Then, you'll learn how to control chilled water flow in one of the system configurations. Subsequently, you'll learn how to size chilled water pipes and how to calculate system pressure to set the pressure rating of the water-side equipment. Finally, you'll learn about different types of valves and gauges, their functions and their positions in chilled water systems.

CHW System Configurations
Chiller Plant Room Arrangement
How to Control Chilled Water Flow
CHW Bypass Line Sizing
How to Size Chilled Water Pipe
Piping Friction Loss Chart (PDF)
Valves and Gauges Position
Chilled Water Piping Schematic (DWG)

Pump Sizing and Selection

In this section, you'll learn how to determine the quantity and flow rate of chilled water pumps based on flow demand and minimum flow requirement. Then, you'll learn how to calculate the total head loss in the piping system in order to determine the required pump head with the detailed calculation process revealed to you. Subsequently, you'll learn more about pump sizing, particularly the open-loop condenser water pump and the makeup water pump that has an NPSH requirement. Finally, you'll learn how to select a suitable pump through the sample project.

Minimum Continuous Stable Flow
Pump Load Profile (EXCEL)
Head Loss Calculation
Valves/Fittings Head Loss Table (PDF)
Condenser Water Pump Head
Makeup Water Pump Sizing
Head Loss Calculation Details (PDF)
Pump Selection
Pump Selection Result (EXCEL)
CHWS Pressure Calculation
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
Pump and Piping Layout (DWG)

Air Distribution System Design

In this section, you'll learn how to determine the appropriate supply airflow for various kinds of supply air diffusers and thus, the number of diffusers needed. Also, you'll learn how to size grilles and ducts. Then, we'll go through the thought process behind ductwork design. Finally, you'll learn what is CAV and VAV and we'll design a VAV system for the sample project including its control system.

Diffuser Selection
Diffuser Quantity and Airflow
Airflow Profile (EXCEL)
Diffuser Airflow Control Damper
Return Air Grille Sizing
How to Size Ducts
Duct Sizer Software (WindowsOS)
Ductwork Design
Elbow Radius and Guide Vanes Chart
Variable Air Volume (VAV) System
Ductwork Layout (DWG)

Bonus Lessons

More useful lessons to be uploaded soon...

Expansion Tank Size and Location
Fan External Static Pressure Calculation
System Control and BMS I/O Point
Water Treatment System
Condensate Water Recovery System

Become one of the very few experts in chilled water system.

Learn how to design chilled water system.

From AHU/FCU selection and chiller/pump sizing to fresh air, chilled water piping and air distribution system design.

Discover details that no one else is teaching.

Study the included CAD drawings and calculation templates to understand the details behind every decision.

Know the critical designs of the system.

Learn how to set design conditions, analyze load profile, size the bypass line, ensuring the minimum flow and more.

A design course you never seen before.

Video animation.

See how to design the location of the equipment and understand the interactions between the devices clearly and concisely.

Calculation formula in IP & SI unit.

Equations and formulas are written in text with examples in both IP and SI units so that you can easily look back and forth.

Detailed demonstration.

Dig into the brain of a designer. Learn every detail along the design process even for small little things like gauge positions.

Psychometrics and fundamentals

Brings you back to the basics of psychometrics and understand the fundamentals behind every design decision.

Downloadable materials.

Use the tables, charts, excel calculators, templates and even software included in this course for your projects.

AutoCAD drawings.

Download the full AutoCAD drawings to measure, check, learn and understand how the design is done and why.

A compilation of essential design skills.

Ductwork Design

Piping Design

AHU Selection

Pump Sizing

Chiller Sizing

Load Profile

Heat Pipe

VAV System

CO2 System

Differential Pressure

Bypass Line

Variable Speed

Static Pressure

Head Loss

Friction Loss

7 Topics. 66 Lessons. 17 Downloads. 8 Drawings.

The ultimate course for HVAC engineers.

Design Engineers

“The details in this course explain the reason behind many design decisions that I've always wondered.”

Chief Engineers

“I'm able to understand why my chiller system perform so poorly and find ways to improve the efficiency.”

Professional Engineers

“It is a good refresh of the long lost skill as we don't always have the opportunity to design a chiller system.”

Comments from existing students.

Nick Talyor

"Really liking the course...Great work this is really good."

Thomas

"It connected a lot of dots for me...I will recommend it to everyone."

Lee Chanyik

"This is a great sample for the usage of psychrometric chart"

More than just a course.

Every technical reply is equivalent to a valuable consultation session.

Technical discussion.

Throughout the course, you can ask me questions not covered in the course but related and I'll elaborate more for you to understand better.

Explanation and clarification.

If you have any doubt on the course content, you can seek clarification from me and I'll make sure you understand it.

An inspiring story

Turning knowledge into actions.

John is a chief engineer in charge of the operation and maintenance of a chilled water system. He was struggling with problematic pumps. After enrolling in this course, he learned more about pumps and found a way to solve his pump issue. He then created a troubleshooting checklist and sent to his chief engineer friends to help them solve similar problems.

Your knowledge bank for future refreshment.

  • $129.99 or 3 monthly payments of $45

Chilled Water System Design Course

  • Course
  • 71 Lessons

A TRUE design course that take you through the process of designing a chilled water system for a modern 32-storey high-rise building.

or join the Pro Plan at $20/mo or $220/yr.

Frequently asked questions

How to attend this course?

This is an online course. Meaning you pay to gain access to the course. There is no set start date or expiry date. You can attend the course whenever you want. Just login to your account and start the lesson.

Is this course applicable to me?

Most lessons in this course are essential HVAC skills, meaning they are applicable to anyone who are involved in HVAC. For lessons that are depending on location, I will specifically mention them and provide guidance as well.

Will I able to apply what I learn?

This course is based on a mixture of ASHRAE standards, common practices and field experiences. Those that are based on ASHRAE standards will be specifically mentioned. Others that are based on common practices and experiences you can take them as a reference and apply to same principle to your project.

If I have trouble understanding the course, who can I ask?

If you have any questions, you can either:
  1. Ask in the comment section below the lesson so I know which lesson you're referring to.
  2. Drop me a chat message while you're logged in.
  3. Send me an email at aircondlounge@gmail.com.

Is this course hard to understand for a beginner?

This course is made with a beginner mindset. However, it is advisable that you have at least a few months to a year of HVAC experience so that you're able to understand some of the technical terms and drawings shown in the course.

Will this course help me to get a job?

Knowing how to design a chilled water system is considered one of the expert skills. So, it will definitely help you to secure a job with great offer. Also, acquiring this skill will put you in a better position than your peers when it comes to career advancement.

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