COURSE OVERVIEW:

Modern HVAC systems rely on sophisticated control architectures to maintain environmental stability while optimizing energy consumption. This course provides mechanical engineers with a technical foundation in the electronic and pneumatic systems that govern heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Participants will explore the transition from simple thermostat logic to complex Building Management Systems (BMS), focusing on how sensors and actuators translate physical environmental data into mechanical responses within the air handling units and chiller plants.

The curriculum covers the integration of hardware and software, detailing the function of various instruments such as humidity sensors, pressure transducers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). We will examine the communication protocols, including BACnet and Modbus, that allow different mechanical components to operate as a synchronized system. Mechanical engineers will gain a deep understanding of control loops—specifically Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) logic and how to tune these loops to prevent hunting and mechanical wear on dampers and valves.

The final portion of the training addresses the commissioning and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Attendees will learn to identify the symptoms of sensor drift, calibration errors, and communication failures that lead to inefficient plant operation. By bridging the gap between mechanical hardware and digital control, this course empowers engineers to design and maintain HVAC systems that meet stringent comfort requirements and modern sustainability standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1.  Identify the primary components of an HVAC control system architecture.

2.  Interpret control logic diagrams and instrumentation symbols (P&IDs).

3.  Select appropriate sensors for temperature, humidity, and CO2 monitoring.

4.  Explain the operation of electronic and pneumatic actuators in HVAC service.

5.  Configure PID control loops for stable airflow and temperature regulation.

6.  Evaluate the benefits of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) in motor control.

7.  Interpret communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.

8.  Calibrate field instruments to ensure data accuracy for the BMS.

9.  Troubleshoot faulty dampers and control valve linkages.

10.  Implement energy-saving strategies through demand-controlled ventilation.

11.  Design a sequence of operations for air handling units (AHUs).

12.  Monitor and interpret alarms within a Building Management System.

13.  Execute functional performance testing during the commissioning phase.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Mechanical Engineers, HVAC Designers, Facility Managers, and Maintenance Engineers involved in the design, operation, and optimization of climate control systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.