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Practical Controls for HVAC Systems

4.0 CPD Hours

Standard Rate
£290.00  +VAT
Member Rate
£230.00  +VAT
  • Mechanical Services

Online Learning

To access this course you will need a 'MyCIBSE Learning' account. This can be created in one of three ways:

Method 1: If you are purchasing via invoice, an account will be created on your behalf once you complete our booking form.

Method 2: Using an Enrolment Key

If you have received an enrolment key from the purchaser of the course, you can use it to sign up. The enrolment key is a unique code that links the course to your profile. Simply enter this key during the registration process, and it will allocate the course to you as a learner.

Method 3: Adding Courses to Your Shopping Cart

Another way to sign up is by adding the course you wish to purchase to your shopping cart. Follow these steps:

  1. Browse the available courses on the MyCIBSE Learning portal public dashboard.
  2. Find the course you want to enrol in and click on it for more details.
  3. On the course details page, click the "Add to Cart".
  4. After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout.
  5. During the checkout process, you will have the option to "Sign Up".

If you face any difficulties while signing up for the MyCIBSE Learning portal or enrolling in a course, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

This course will introduce you to the need for controls in building services systems.  The sizing of systems for extreme conditions means that heating, ventilation, and cooling systems need to operate at reduced capacity most of the time.  

Open loop and closed loop controls are described, together with the ‘classic controls’ modes of Proportional, Integral and Derivative action and combinations of all three. Three and two port valves are described together with the need for valve authority. 

Common heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems are described together with their control features.  Heating zones and temperature controls are covered together with the need for hydraulic pressure relief. Fan and pump laws are explained with the use of examples. 

Traditional air conditioning control is described together with common cooling systems: VAV, fan coil units, chilled beams and VRF. 

The programme concludes with a description of BEMS, BS EN 15232, soft landings, NABERS and the BCIA standard performance specification. 

This course will aid in explaining the importance of controls in building services engineering. It will outline some of the common components in building services and their role in and interaction with control systems. Some of the basic control theory is introduced to allow understanding of the effect of different control modes on the performance of the system and why they might be chosen for specific applications.

  • An understanding of the importance of controls and their modes of working in enabling successful operation of building services systems.
  • An awareness of the properties that are sensed and how they are used to change the performance of systems.
  • An understanding of the key building services systems and the control functions that are used to optimise performance.
  • How to specify controls and their levels of complexity and the benefits of commissioning and monitoring controls.

The course is designed for building managers and all engineers involved in the design, operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

Booking onto this On Demand course is easy with two simple options:

  1. Credit/Debit Card
    To book using a credit or debit card, please contact us at [email protected] to ensure you have an active MyCIBSE Learning portal. Once verified or set up, we will provide you with instructions on how to book your On Demand course and make payment directly through the MyCIBSE Learning portal.
  2. Invoice
    If your organisation will be covering the cost of your course, please complete our 'On Demand and Exams Booking Form' to request an invoice.  The course will be assigned once our Training team processes your booking.

For individuals booking courses for themselves, please use the credit/debit card option as invoicing is only available for organisations.

For any questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our courses!

International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK.

If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange bulk course purchases.

Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:

Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.

CIBSE Training has created a corporate calculator.  

This digital tool allows you to find out the approximate savings you can make depending on the purchased number of modules and courses. This way you can plan your budget ahead.

To download the corporate calculator, please fill in the short form on our website.

If you have any enquiries, please contact training at [email protected].

Benefits

Corporate clients are provided with wider oversight of their learners. Other benefits include:

  • Set up a team of learners under the L&D Managers
  • Allocate modules to learners within your team
  • Track the progress of learners within your team
  • Receive monthly report on learner progress
  • Discount on bulk credit purchases

For more information or a virtual tour of the MyCIBSE Learning portal, please contact us at [email protected].

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