Class Schedule

Nov
16
Wed
Building Energy Science w/ MI-BEST (Day 3) @ SCE Energy Education Center
Nov 16 all-day

Class Overview:

Day 3 – Building Energy Science III CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Refrigerant Charge’ and ‘Equipment Calibration’. HANDS ON*: Combine the Airflow techniques with Refrigerant charge procedures, Multiple opportunities to practice on various pieces of equipment.

Nov
18
Fri
Building Energy Science w/ MI-BEST (Day 5) @ SCE Energy Education Center
Nov 18 all-day

Class Overview:

Day 5- Building Envelope II CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Thermal Bypass and Quality Insulation Installation’, ‘Thermal Imaging’. HANDS ON*: Inspect a wall section, working some of the areas discussed, Use an IR camera and review the results, using a hot wall for the training.

Jan
19
Thu
HVAC System Air Flow and Static Pressure Diagnostics @ SCE Energy Education Center
Jan 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

This four hour session covers the science and application of airflow principles to the efficient operation of HVAC equipment. Many of the residential systems in California suffer from the inefficiencies caused by high static pressure. Included in this training is a hands-on portion designed to compare various filters, fittings and layout issues that cause high static pressures.

Hands-on Refrigerant Charge Measurement @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Class Overview: A residential split system air conditioner undergoes its final assembly at the time of installation. An important factor is the amount of refrigerant in the system (commonly referred to as proper charging). Air conditioner energy efficiency suffers if the refrigerant charge is either too low or too high. This training is designed to assist HERS Raters and HVAC technicians to properly perform a Refrigerant Charge verification. This is a Hands-on class with operational equipment. Please feel free to bring your verification equipment.

Feb
21
Tue
HVAC System Air Flow and Static Pressure Diagnostics @ SCE Energy Education Center
Feb 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

This four hour session covers the science and application of airflow principles to the efficient operation of HVAC equipment. Many of the residential systems in California suffer from the inefficiencies caused by high static pressure. Included in this training is a hands-on portion designed to compare various filters, fittings and layout issues that cause high static pressures.

Hands-on Refrigerant Charge Measurement @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Class Overview: A residential split system air conditioner undergoes its final assembly at the time of installation. An important factor is the amount of refrigerant in the system (commonly referred to as proper charging). Air conditioner energy efficiency suffers if the refrigerant charge is either too low or too high. This training is designed to assist HERS Raters and HVAC technicians to properly perform a Refrigerant Charge verification. This is a Hands-on class with operational equipment. Please feel free to bring your verification equipment.

Feb
22
Wed
ACCA Manual J @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Feb 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

This 1/2 day class covers Manual ‘J’ Sizing Introduction Manual ‘J’ Wrightsoft Set-up and hands on training Detailed Cooling Capacity Data Sheets Air Flow Calculation Worksheets

ACCA Manual S @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Class Overview:

This 1/2 day class covers Manual S, Sizing of Residential Equipment based on Manual S and the California title 24 Part 6 parameters. Material includes: Reference App JA-II, Various Manufacture Equipment Data sheets, a PowerPoint with a step-by-step work through, and a Wrightsoft Computer element, Other ACCA Approved Software is being brought into the training at this time.

Feb
23
Thu
ACCA Manual D @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Feb 23 all-day

The course covers Basic concepts of duct design. Covers air flow dynamics and static pressures within the systems, defines and explains EL, friction rate, location, throw and spread of grilles, registers and diffusers. Includes a Software portion for Wrightsoft and will include Elite. The information covers efficiencies relating to design, installation as well concepts focusing on delivered efficiencies, operating points, fan and duct curves.

Mar
20
Mon
Building Energy Science w/ MI-BEST (Day 1) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Mar 20 all-day

Class Overview:

Day 1 – Building Energy Science I

CLASSROOM: Review basic Energy Science and Pressure Diagnostics, Manometer Law and Manometer Usage

HANDS ON: Blower Door, includes four set-up stations and both TEC and Retrotec equipment using multiple manometers. Includes both Pressurization and Depressurization Techniques. Duct Testing Total Leakage and Leakage to Outside Multiple opportunities to set up check the equipment operation procedures.