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Module 1: Introduction to HVAC Systems and High-Rise Building Requirements
• Overview of HVAC systems and their roles in G+45 buildings.
• Challenges specific to high-rise HVAC design and installation.
• Regulatory standards and compliance for HVAC in high-rise buildings.
• Overview of components: ducts, pipes, chillers, cooling towers, and diffusers.
Module 2: Cooling and Heating Load Calculations
• Principles of load calculation (cooling, heating, and ventilation).
• Analyzing factors affecting HVAC loads: climate, occupancy, insulation.
• Software tools for load calculation (e.g., HAP, Carrier E-20).
• Estimation of HVAC system capacity based on load requirements.
Module 3: Ductwork Estimation
• Components of duct systems: main ducts, branches, and fittings.
• Methods for calculating duct sizes based on airflow and pressure drops.
Ductulator_Calculation_Sheet
EnergyPlus_Input_G+45_Office_Tower
• Estimating materials (galvanized steel, insulation, sealing materials).
Duct_Material_Estimation_Sheet
• Cost estimation: material, fabrication, transportation, and installation.
Duct_Cost_Estimation_Sheet
• Calculating ductwork accessories: dampers, diffusers, grilles, and hangers.
Ductwork_Accessory_Calculation
Module 4: Piping and Refrigerant System Estimation
• Types of piping used in HVAC systems: chilled water, refrigerant, and drainage.
Detailed Cost Estimation for HVAC Piping Materials
HVAC_Piping_Cost_Estimation
• Detailed quantity estimation for pipes, fittings, and insulation.
HVAC_Quantity_Estimation
• Estimating refrigerant quantities for G+45 buildings (e.g., R410A, R32).
Refrigerant_Quantity_Estimation
• Costing of valves, joints, brackets, and pipe insulation.
HVAC_Costing_Valves_Joints
• Leak testing and additional costs for refrigerant systems.
Refrigerant_Leak_Testing_Costs
Module 5: HVAC Equipment Selection and Estimation
• Selection of chillers, AHUs, VRF units, cooling towers, and pumps.
HVAC_Equipment_Selection
• Sizing and estimation of major equipment based on load requirements.
HVAC_Equipment_Sizing_Estimation
• Cost estimation for procurement, transportation, and installation.
HVAC_Cost_Estimation
• Detailed costing for auxiliary components: filters, sensors, and control systems.
HVAC_Auxiliary_Component_Costs
Module 6: Electrical and Control Systems Estimation
• Electrical load estimation for HVAC equipment.
HVAC_Electrical_Load_Estimation
• Calculating wiring, conduits, and circuit breakers for HVAC systems.
HVAC_Wiring_Conduit_Breaker
• Estimating costs for Building Management Systems (BMS) integration.
BMS_Cost_Estimation
• Cost of sensors, actuators, and control panels for HVAC systems.
HVAC_Sensors_Actuators_Control_Panels
• Testing, commissioning, and calibration costs.
HVAC_Testing_Commissioning_Calibration
Module 7: Insulation and Energy Efficiency Components
• Types of insulation materials: thermal and acoustic insulation.
HVAC_Thermal_Acoustic_Insulation
• Quantity estimation of insulation for ducts, pipes, and equipment.
HVAC_Insulation_Quantity_Estimation
• Cost estimation for sustainable and energy-efficient materials.
Sustainable_Energy_Efficient_Materials
• Analysis of energy savings and payback periods for high-rise buildings.
Energy_Savings_Payback_Period
Module 8: Labor and Installation Costs
• Breakdown of labor requirements for ductwork, piping, and equipment installation.
HVAC_Labor_Requirements
• Estimation of hourly rates for skilled and unskilled labor.
• Productivity rates and their impact on installation timelines and costs.
HVAC_Productivity_Rates
• Costs for equipment handling (cranes, lifts) and safety measures in G+45 projects.
Equipment_Handling_Safety_Costs
Module 9: Total Cost Estimation and Budgeting
• Preparing a complete cost estimate for the entire HVAC system.
HVAC_Complete_Cost_Estimate
• Categorizing costs: direct (materials, labor) and indirect (logistics, contingencies).
HVAC_Categorized_Costs
• Creating a detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for HVAC systems.
• Cost comparison: centralized vs. decentralized HVAC systems.
HVAC_Centralized_vs_Decentralized
• Budgeting strategies for high-rise projects.
HVAC_Project_Budgeting
Module 10: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Step-by-step estimation for a sample G+45 high-rise building project.
HVAC_G+45_Estimation
• Practical examples of challenges in HVAC costing and solutions.
• Hands-on activity: preparing an HVAC estimate using a project template.
HVAC_Project_Template
• Future trends in HVAC technologies and their cost implications.
Future_HVAC_Technologies_Comparison
G+5 SAMPLE PROJECT HVAC ESTIMATION EXAMPLES PRACTICE
1. Air Handling Units (AHUs)
2. Chillers
3. Cooling Towers
4. Ductwork
5. Piping Systems
6. Refrigerants
7. HVAC Insulation
8. Fans and Ventilation Systems
9. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
10. Heat Exchangers
11. Pumps
12. Control Systems
13. Diffusers, Grilles, and Louvers
14. Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers
15. Exhaust Systems
16. Filters
17. Split and Packaged Units
18. Air Curtains
19. Heat Recovery Units
20. Acoustic Panels
21. Fire and Smoke Management Systems
22. HVAC Tools and Accessories
23. Electrical Systems for HVAC
24. Sensors and Monitors
25. Special HVAC Systems
HVAC BOQs
HVAC BOQ
