by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) HVAC systems are only effective if they distribute the right amount of conditioning to building spaces. Forced-air HVAC systems are notorious for air-distribution problems. This lesson covers conditions that reduce the effectiveness of forced-air...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.0 CEU) Ducts located outside the conditioned space need duct insulation. Without insulation, ducts outside the thermal boundary waste energy and don’t deliver conditioned air to inside spaces efficiency. This leads to comfort problems, condensation problems, and...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) This lesson begins by talking about duct-leakage standards and duct leakage measurement. You’ll learn where to find the duct leaks in this lesson. Also, this lesson shows you the methods and materials that duct sealers used to seal ducts. We then...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Excessive duct leakage causes major energy and comfort problems in many buildings. This lesson covers why and how building-energy specialists test duct-system leakage. You’ll learn the following. The methods and equipment used to test duct-airtightness.How...
by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(5.0 CEUs) Duct air leakage is one of the most challenging energy wasters that energy specialists strive to reduce. Like building air leakage, duct air leakage is difficult to measure. This course discusses two distinct ways of evaluating or measuring duct leakage:...
