Fundamentals of Psychrometrics
- Course Number: M1026
- Credits: 4 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $40
Course Outline
Explore the foundational concepts of psychrometrics in this comprehensive course, ideal for HVAC engineers and contractors. Delve into the intricacies of the psychrometric chart and gain a clear understanding of essential parameters such as dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, relative humidity, dew point, and enthalpy. Learn how these concepts impact air quality, energy efficiency, and system performance. Whether you're looking to enhance your HVAC design skills or deepen your knowledge of indoor air management, this course provides the expertise needed to optimize comfort and efficiency in any environment.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to interpret the psychrometric chart accurately;
- Be able to differentiate between dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures;
- Be able to determine relative humidity and dew point from chart data; and
- Be able to apply psychrometric principles to optimize HVAC systems.