Air distribution systems, which provide essential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings, directly (and substantially) contribute to occupant comfort level and productivity. As such, significant improvements have been made to the design of air distribution systems and how they're controlled over the last several decades. While these enhanced designs and controls have increased building efficiency and resulted in dramatic energy savings time and time again, many buildings continue to rely on obsolete, inefficient systems to supply critical air distribution. BUT...before evaluating whether or not to entirely replace existing heating and/or cooling equipment in a building with a smaller and more efficient solution, it's imperative to understand how you can maximize the cost savings and energy efficiency of already existing air distribution systems using simple, cost-effective modifications.

Join us for our webinar to get the tools you need to maximize the energy efficiency of HVAC systems and minimize the operating costs of existing buildings.

In this live and interactive webinar, we'll explore the simple (and cost-effective) modifications you can make to the two fundamental types of air distribution systems during the Retrocommissioning, Lighting and Supplemental Load Reductions stages in order to increase energy and cost savings. In particular, we'll discuss how you can apply these modifications and adjustments in order to reduce the energy loads of installed HVAC systems in existing buildings. Topics covered include the differences between the primary air distribution systems and how to transform a constant air volume system to a variable one, how to get rid of reheat systems and over-cooling problems, steps to maximize zone-level efficiency, damper maintenance procedures and more. Course Outline

1. 1. OVERVIEW OF AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
   2. AIR HANDLING SYSTEM TYPES
   3. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FANS
   4. FILTERS
   5. INSTALL VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVES
   6. MODIFY CONTROLS
   7. PICK PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS
   8. USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELT DRIVES
   9. CONSIDER A TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING CONTRACTOR
   10. SUMMARY
   11. BIBLIOGRAPHY

How to Maximize the Efficiency of Air Distribution Systems in Existing Buildings

Date: Tuesday. June 28, 2022. 10 am - 12 pm ET Credits: 2 PDH units

Learning Objectives

At the successful conclusions of this live and interactive webinar, you'll have learned and discussed:

• The two basic types of air distribution systems
• How a constant volume distribution system responds to temperature demand
• Criteria for converting a constant volume (CV) system to a variable air volume (VAV) system
• How to eliminate reheat systems
• How to optimize zone-level energy efficiency
• How to prevent over-cooling
• The importance of damper maintenance

Special Webinar Instructions

After payment, please visit this webinar page, click “Start Course” and fill out the Webinar Registration Form.  You’ll receive email notification and details on how to join the webinar.  You will then be able to access the webinar slides, test your system and receive webinar reminders.  After completing the webinar requirements, your certificate of completion will be saved and available for download in your profile. We value your feedback! Please rate this webinar after completion.

Group Discounts Available