Introduction to ASHRAE Guideline 36  

Education Type: 
On-Demand
Duration: 
1 Hour
Level: 
Introductory
Date: 
05-23-2022
Professional Development Hours: 
1.0 PDH
Sponsored by: 

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)

Partner:

This session introduces ASHRAE Guideline 36-2018 scope, information needed from HVAC system designer and TAB contractors, the general sequences for the entire system, for the ventilation zones, and for the thermal zones. Key sequences for single-duct VAV with reheat terminal units and for single zone VAV air handling unit with return fan are discussed in detail. Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics (AFDD) algorithms for the single zone VAV air handling unit with return fan are explained. Finally, latest updates on building control system manufacturer adoptions of the guideline and the 2021 version are presented.

Instructor

Joe Zhou, Ph.D., PE, CEM, Slipstream

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • List major HVAC equipment and systems covered in ASHRAE Guideline 36​;
  • Describe information needed from HVAC system designer and TAB contractors​;
  • Summarize the general sequences for the entire system, for the ventilation zones, and for the thermal zones​;
  • Discuss specific key sequences for AHUs and VAV Terminal Units​; and
  • Explain equations used in automated fault detection and diagnostics​.
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