HVA 203 — Load Calculations
Studies methods used to calculate heat loss and heat gain for residential and light commercial structures to use to determine heating and cooling loads. Examines outdoor design temperature conditions, location, infiltration loads, composite material U-values and R-values. Emphasizes practical application for calculating building loads for equipment selection by performing load calculation using charts and data analysis from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manual J, abridged edition. Prerequisite: HVA 110 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites: HVA 110