A635 Mechanical Services Explained (3days) - London

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Trainer - Steve Nicholson

Many people find themselves needing to deal with Mechanical Building Services but have not been equipped with basic information about engineering services in their professional training. The course provides that background & an understanding of the different systems widely used to service buildings. Also it gives delegates a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, operation & maintenance of Building Services.

Day One

09.30 - 11.00 - Heating
Heat Transfers in Buildings: How heat is lost from buildings; how to reduce energy use: calculation of building heat loss; a brief review of the latest Building Regulations.

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 12.45 - Ventilation
The increasing importance of ventilation heat loss; fresh air requirements & provision of passive cooling.

12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

13.45 - 15.00 - Heating Systems
A review of the advantages & disadvantages of the different types of heating system.

15.00 - 15.15 Tea

15.15 - 16.30 - Plant Sizing and Controls
Energy Trends. Boiler Sizing. 
Effective & efficient controls & types of control system.
Review & Exercise

Day Two

09.30 - 11.00 - Cooling and Air Conditioning
Heat Gains & Assessment of Cooling Loads. 
How to calculate a cooling load; How to reduce cooling & plant requirements. s.

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 12.45 - Air Conditioning Systems
A review of the different a/c systems available & their relative merits. 
Latest Developments.

12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

13.45 - 15.00 - Plant & Equipment
Types of equipment & their standards of use; e.g. fans, filters, heat exchangers & humidifiers..

15.00 - 15.15 Tea

15.15 - 16.30 - Refrigeration
Understanding how refrigeration works; the refrigeration cycle; plant & equipment; the issues associated with refrigeration systems. 
Review & Exercise.

Day Three

09.30 - 11.00 -Water Services
Hot & Cold Water Services: 
Explanation of different water service systems including current developments.

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 12.45 - Legionnaires Disease
Explanation of Legionnaires Disease; consideration of its wider impact on Building Services Engineering; professional responsibilities.

12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

13.45 - 15.00 - Drainage
A brief overview of the principles of drainage systems above & below ground and their design.

15.00 - 15.15 Tea

15.15 - 16.30 - Building Regulations
The course concludes with a review of the significant impact of the latest Building Regulations. 
Review & Exercise.

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