Air-Handling Systems

This maintenance course begins with coverage of airflow basics, including how air moves, types of airflow, and pressure relationships. Online lessons compare and contrast the various types of fans and fan motors. They go on to examine the types of ducts, fittings, connections, insulation, and terminal devices. Covers various methods of cleaning and filtering air, as well as balancing and troubleshooting the air-handling system. This course concludes with a lesson on indoor air quality and sick building syndrome. This course has no prerequisites. Air-Handling Systems is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Air Movement and Distribution Topics: Air handling system; Comfort, process air conditioning; Heat and moisture transport; How air moves; Types of airflow; Pressure relationships; Controlled ventilation and pressurization; Dual-duct systems; System velocity Learning Objectives: – List the variables controlled by an