Course Overview:

This course is structured to guide students in discovering the multiple design solutions for the production and delivery of chilled water in cooling systems using Powerpoint lecture, work problems, and live operation of demonstration displays. Applications discussed will be larger commercial systems, with a review of the fundamental design steps for sizing and selecting hydronic system components. Additionally, students will be exposed to hydronic Thermal Storage concepts, and a detailed discussion on available variable speed pump control strategies, including how the overall system design influences choosing the right one.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

NOTES:

Those wishing to use hard copies for note taking during the course should print these files and bring them to class. Work problems and necessary reference materials will be distributed during class in hard copy form. The Schoolhouse will provide 3-Ring binders for students to organize all documents.

Prior to the first day of class, students should download the PC Version of Bell & Gossett System Syzer® to their laptop computer, and also have a valid username and password to access and use Bell & Gossett ESP-Systemwize® located under the Selection Tools tab on the Bell & Gossett website. Consult your local Bell & Gossett representative for assistance.

Lunch will be provided each day

The Schoolhouse will host a meet & greet social, including food and beverages, at the hotel on Tuesday evening from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. All students and significant others are welcome to join us.

A plant tour will be given as part of this course. The Schoolhouse will provide all PPE necessary, including steel toe shoes. Personal steel-toe shoes brought by students must have an EH (Electrical Hazard) Rating.

All seminars are three days long, beginning at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, and finishing at 3:00 PM on Thursday. For those requiring air travel, departing flights on last day should be booked no sooner than 5:00pm to insure ample time for arrival at O’Hare Airport, Rental Car Return, and clear TSA screening.

Expected learning outcomes:

• Identify and evaluate pumping alternatives for a secondary distribution or variable-primary loop design
• Recognize importance of proper control valve sizing and selection to manage heat transfer coil output performance, and to understand their influence on circulating pump sizing and operation control strategies
• Ability to analyze system requirements and select the correct piping layout for best results
• Awareness of chilled water supply temperature selection and impact on equipment sizing and system efficiency
• Comprehend the difference of operation between Curve and Area control strategies for variable speed pumping
• Grasp of the influence system design will have on correct variable speed pump control strategy selection
• Appreciation of the benefits of Thermal Storage for potential energy savings in hydronic chilled water systems

Ability to use the Bell & Gossett System Syzer® and ESP-Systemwize® to complete advanced calculations and system component selections

CEU Credit Details:

3 Days – 1.7 CEU Credits*

• Students are required to attend all 3 Days. No Partial Credits will be awarded.
• Full participation in class discussions and additional educational activities, as well as completion of all work problems is expected.
• Completion and submission of course evaluation document prior to departure on last day.
• Students will need to bring their laptop computer or tablet device to complete work problems and course evaluation

Note: Registration will open on July 21, 2024

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