HVAC Ventilation Design From Basics to Advanced

Name: HVAC Ventilation Design From Basics to Advanced
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Master HVAC Ventilation Design: From Fundamentals to Advanced Concepts, Including Airflow Calculation, Duct Sizing

Created bySajjad Ansari

Last updated 3/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand the principles of ventilation, including natural, mechanical along with their applications in different building types
Learn how to calculate required ventilation rates, air changes per hour (ACH), and fresh air requirements based on ASHRAE and other international standards.
Master the process of designing and sizing ducts while considering pressure losses and energy efficiency.
Advanced Ventilation Strategies & System Optimization

Course content

8 sections • 19 lectures • 6h 39m total length

1.1 Car Parking Ventilation Part 0121:19
Explore car parking ventilation fundamentals, including carbon monoxide control and smoke clearance, compare ductless jet fans with ducted systems, and cover exhaust cfm, ach, and fresh air calculations.
1.2 Car Parking Ventilation Part 0224:27
Design ducted car parking ventilation by calculating exhaust and fresh air cfm from room volume and ach, then size ducts and filter box for fire mode.
1.3 Car Parking Ventilation Part 0322:30
Explore ductless car parking ventilation using jet fans (axial and centrifugal) for exhaust and fresh air, CO sensing, and CFD analysis for fan placement and design criteria.

2.1 Kitchen Ventilation System Part 0117:39
Explore the basics of kitchen ventilation systems, including design criteria, components like hood, baffle filter, electrostatic precipitator, and fan configurations, to improve indoor air quality and safety.
2.2 Kitchen Ventilation System Part 0215:20
Master the kitchen exhaust hood design criteria for type one and two, including wall canopies, island hoods, overhangs, baffle filters, stove height, and replacement air concepts.
2.3 Kitchen Ventilation System Part 0327:52
Design a kitchen ventilation system with NFPA guidelines, Smacna and ASHRAE calculations, hood sizing, and duct sizing for exhaust and fresh air.

3.1 Toilet Ventilation System Part 0125:54
Explore the toilet ventilation system, its natural and mechanical types, and design steps for exhaust flow, duct sizing, disk wall, and fresh air intake.
3.2 Toilet Ventilation System Part 0235:09
Explore toilet ventilation design using air changes method and Ashrae method, calculating exhaust and fresh air CFM, selecting exhaust fans, and sizing disc walls, grills, and ducts.

4.1 Battery Room Ventilation Part 0132:54
Explore battery room ventilation that removes heat, prevents hydrogen gas buildup from charging lead-acid batteries, controls humidity, and reduces sulfuric acid mist to protect people and equipment.
4.2 Battery Room Ventilation Part 0213:54
Calculate hydrogen release, room volume, and critical volume to determine ventilation needs for a battery room. Size the fan with safety margins to meet required air changes per hour.

5.1 Transformer Room Ventilation Part 0111:21
Explores how a transformer room safely houses transformers and supports efficient distribution. Reviews essential components like ventilation, fire safety, cable management, earthing, noise control, lighting, monitoring, and protection systems.
5.2 Transformer Room Ventilation Part 028:07
Design transformer room ventilation by calculating heat losses from transformers (1600 and 1250 kVA) to yield about 14,410 cfm. Use Ashrae data to determine ambient temperature and a 10°F rise.

6.1 Diesel Generator Room Ventilation Part 0118:30
Explore diesel generator room ventilation design, including noise and vibration isolation, cooling, fire safety, fuel storage, and maintenance access, with practical heat and airflow calculations.
6.2 Diesel Generator Room Ventilation Part 025:09
Design ventilation for a 750 kva diesel generator room by calculating ventilating air from heat radiation and engine exhaust, yielding about 28,564 cfm and a vent area of 2.7 m².

7.1 Smoke Management System31:07
Understand smoke management and smoke extraction concepts, including pressure differential, positive and negative pressurization, stairwell strategies, and purging to protect occupants and aid firefighting.
7.2 Smoke Extraction Calculation12:50
Calculate the smoke extraction for an office space by determining the fire area by group, then compute heat release, smoke mass flow, plume temperature rise, and required volumetric flow rate.

8.1 Stairwell Pressurization System - Part 0134:58
Explore stairwell pressurization as an active smoke control method, covering design pressures, door opening forces, and wind and stack effects, along with active and passive smoke control techniques.
8.2 Stairwell Pressurization System - Part 0226:45
Learn to design stairwell pressurization systems by applying IPC, NFPA 101, NFPA 92B, NFPA 90, BS 5588, BS 5720, ASHRAE, and implementing non-compensated, compensated, single and multi-injection techniques.
8.3 Staircase Pressurization System Calculation14:01
Calculate stairwell pressurization in excel by evaluating leakage through door cracks and open doors, using single and double leaf door data to maintain 50 pascals and cfm for fan sizing.

Requirements

Familiarity with Engineering or Construction Drawings
Basic Understanding of HVAC Systems
Basic Math & Physics Skills
No Prior Design Experience Required

Description

Ventilation plays a crucial role in maintaining indoor air quality, ensuring occupant comfort, and optimizing energy efficiency in buildings. This comprehensive course is designed to take you from the fundamentals of HVAC ventilation design to advanced system optimization techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this course provides a structured approach to mastering ventilation system design, including airflow calculations, duct sizing, and compliance with industry standards.

What You Will Learn:

Fundamentals of Ventilation Systems – Understand the importance of ventilation, types of ventilation (natural, mechanical, hybrid), and their applications in different building types.
Ventilation Load and Airflow Calculations – Learn how to calculate fresh air requirements, air changes per hour (ACH), and ventilation rates using ASHRAE and other international standards.
Duct Design and Sizing Techniques – Gain expertise in designing and sizing ducts using equal friction, velocity reduction, and static regain methods while considering pressure losses and energy efficiency.
Ventilation Strategies for Different Spaces – Explore the design requirements for commercial, residential, and industrial spaces, including kitchens, hospitals, cleanrooms, and parking garages.
Pressurization Systems and Smoke Control – Understand stairwell pressurization, fire safety ventilation, and emergency smoke extraction systems.
Best Practices and Compliance Standards – Study ventilation codes, guidelines, and energy-efficient design strategies to meet global standards such as ASHRAE,SMACNA and local building regulations.

Who Should Take This Course?

Mechanical and HVAC Engineers looking to enhance their knowledge of ventilation system design.
MEP Designers and Draftsmen involved in creating ventilation layouts and ductwork plans.
Architects and Building Consultants who want to integrate proper ventilation strategies into their designs.
HVAC Technicians and Contractors seeking a deeper understanding of ventilation system design and installation.
Students and Beginners interested in learning ventilation design from the ground up without prior experience.

Course Requirements:

Basic understanding of HVAC principles is helpful but not mandatory.
Familiarity with engineering or construction drawings is beneficial.
Basic math and physics skills for airflow and pressure calculations.
A computer with access to HVAC design software (optional but recommended).

By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to design efficient HVAC ventilation systems for various applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards while optimizing energy performance.

Who this course is for:

Mechanical & HVAC Engineers
MEP Designers & Draftsmen
Architects & Building Consultants
HVAC Technicians & Contractors
Students & Beginners

HVAC Ventilation Design From Basics to Advanced

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Course content

Module 01 Car Parking Ventilation Design3 lectures • 1hr 8min

Module 02 Kitchen Ventilation Design3 lectures • 1hr 1min

Module 03 Toilet Ventilation Design2 lectures • 1hr 1min

Module 04 Battery Room Ventilation Design2 lectures • 47min

Module 05 Transformer Room Ventilation Design2 lectures • 19min

Module 06 Diesel Generator Room Ventilation Design2 lectures • 24min

Module 07 Smoke Extraction System2 lectures • 44min

Module 08 Stairwell Pressurization Systems3 lectures • 1hr 16min

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