Building Chiller Selection & Sizing Course
Join our Building Chiller Selection & Sizing Course
MEP Education
Noblesville, IN 46060, USA
About the Course
The Building Chiller Selection & Sizing Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, calculations, and methodologies required to select, size, and optimize chillers for various building types. This course bridges the gap between HVAC theory and practical applications, ensuring that participants can analyze cooling demands, match system requirements, and choose the most efficient and cost-effective chiller solution for projects ranging from commercial high-rises to hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities.
Course Overview
This course covers the fundamentals of chilled-water systems, psychrometric principles, heat load analysis, and the advanced criteria used in chiller selection. Learners will develop the ability to interpret project requirements, calculate accurate cooling loads, and apply industry standards to select chillers with the right capacity, efficiency, and operating profile. Special focus will be given to energy-efficient designs, integration with Building Management Systems (BMS), and compliance with ASHRAE, AHRI, and local codes.
The course emphasizes hands-on calculations, case studies, and real-world applications to enable engineers, designers, and facilities professionals to confidently handle chiller selection and sizing for diverse building projects.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the role of chillers in central HVAC systems and district cooling networks.
Accurately calculate cooling loads using heat gain, psychrometrics, and equipment diversity factors.
Differentiate between air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, their applications, advantages, and limitations.
Apply selection criteria such as tonnage, part-load efficiency, IPLV, and full-load performance.
Size chillers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment (cooling towers, heat exchangers, condenser pumps).
Integrate redundancy, safety factors, and future expansion allowances into chiller design.
Evaluate energy efficiency measures including variable speed drives, free cooling, and hybrid systems.
Perform life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for economic feasibility.
Apply software tools for chiller selection (Carrier, Trane, Daikin, etc.).
Review case studies from high-rise buildings, data centers, and hospitals.
Who Should Enroll
HVAC Engineers and Designers
Mechanical Engineers
Energy Auditors and Consultants
Facility Managers
MEP Contractors and Project Managers
Students and Fresh Graduates in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering
Why Take This Course?
Gain practical, industry-focused knowledge on HVAC chiller systems.
Learn best practices for optimizing cooling capacity and energy efficiency.
Improve decision-making for capital cost vs. operating cost trade-offs.
Become proficient in using software and selection charts from leading manufacturers.
Acquire career-enhancing certification in HVAC chiller design and selection.
Why Take This Course?
Gain practical, industry-focused knowledge on HVAC chiller systems.
Learn best practices for optimizing cooling capacity and energy efficiency.
Improve decision-making for capital cost vs. operating cost trade-offs.
Become proficient in using software and selection charts from leading manufacturers.
Acquire career-enhancing certification in HVAC chiller design and selection.
Certification & Benefits
Certificate of Completion as “Building Chiller Selection & Sizing Professional.”
Recognition of skills in MEP engineering, project design, and energy-efficient building systems.
Access to downloadable templates (chiller selection sheets, load calculation spreadsheets, checklists).
Membership in a growing MEP professional community with networking opportunities.
Suggested Duration Plan
Module 1–2 4 Weeks: Fundamentals & Load Calculations
Module 3–4 3 Weeks: Chiller Types, Selection Criteria & Software
Module 5–6 3 Weeks: Advanced Sizing, Case Studies & Assignments
Final Week: Capstone Project + Certification Exam
Assessments & Evaluation
Weekly quizzes on load calculations and selection methods
Practical assignments: chiller sizing sheets and selection charts
Case study evaluations: Data center cooling design, hospital redundancy design
Final Capstone Project: Complete chiller selection and sizing with life-cycle cost analysis
Deliverables
Formula sheets for load calculation and efficiency metrics
Selection spreadsheets for chiller sizing
Piping and block diagrams for chilled-water systems
Checklists for design review, commissioning, and maintenance
Sample manufacturer catalogues for reference
Module Breakdown
Module 1: Introduction to Chiller Systems
Overview of chilled-water systems
Role of chillers in HVAC and district cooling
Air-cooled vs. water-cooled chillers
Efficiency metrics: COP, EER, IPLV
Module 2: Cooling Load Calculations
Heat transfer fundamentals
Internal and external loads (solar gain, occupants, equipment)
Diversity factors and safety margins
Practical load calculation worksheets
Module 3: Chiller Selection Criteria
Capacity and tonnage determination
Efficiency standards (ASHRAE, AHRI)
Part-load vs. full-load operation
Redundancy and N+1 considerations
Matching chillers with cooling towers and pumps
Module 4: Advanced Sizing & Optimization
Software-assisted selection (Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, etc.)
Life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
Variable speed drive applications
Hybrid systems (absorption + mechanical)
Case studies: high-rise, hospital, data center
Module 5: Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance
Piping diagrams and connection practices
Control integration with BMS
Startup and commissioning checklist
Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Module 6: Case Studies & Capstone Project
Real-world project examples (towers, malls, hospitals)
Problem-solving workshops
Capstone project: Complete chiller selection & sizing for a commercial building
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