Duct Design Fundamentals, Testing, and performance

Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

$249.00 / Student

Who should attend:
Service Technicians, Sales Technicians, Sales Representatives, Field Supervisors, and System Designers

Session #1: Understanding Duct Design Requirements 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Blower performance
Pressure drop in fittings
Pressure drop in equipment and accessories
Analyzing the quality of the existing duct system for continued use

Session #2: Room Air Distribution 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Reading a room-by-room load for duct design purposes
Selecting diffusers based on throw and spread
Grouping room loads for zoning
Sizing practices for room branch ducts and zoning

Session #3: Duct Fittings and Equipment Connections: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Manual – D fitting losses
Compliant duct systems and applications
Supply air trunk duct design
Return air trunk duct design
Air capacity of building cavities and return air terminals

Session #4: Duct Design Methods and Air Balancing 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Equal Friction Method
Constant Velocity Method
Dynamic Duct Systems / Bypass VAV
Application of dampers and other accessories
Testing and Balancing

NC H-1 Exam Prep Course

The Technical Training Institute’s curriculum for the NC H-1 Exam Prep Course has been developed to teach students the latest NC Code-based test material, commercial load estimating utilizing the approved ACCA Design manuals, and the specific articles of NC Contracting Law.

You'll spend half of the first class day on a comprehensive review of NC Business Exam questions from NC Contracting Law. (Note: Administered by PSI testing; you'll take the NC Technical and Business Exams on the same day.)

This Course is now virtual using GoToMeeting.

Take your exam prep course at home, at your office or any location with wifi access. Our two-day LIVE prep class can be accessed from the comfort of your home, keeping your family and co-workers safe while keeping your career goals on track.

Join our live training event from any location with an internet connection. Experience the same collaboration, instructor interaction, and learning benefits as if you were physically in the classroom!

Your instructor, Michael J. Pratl, has over 30 years of field experience, is a mechanical contractor licensed by the state of North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, Certified Building Analyst and a NCCER Certified Master Trainer.

If you already own the exam reference books, prepare for your exam at home, at your own pace. Click here to order the Heating Exam Prep Home Study Manual for only $189.00.

Reference Books Required for your course and NC Heating H-1 Exams - $1095.00

- 2018 NC Administrative Codes and Policies
- 2018 NC Energy Code
- 2018 NC Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 NC Mechanical Code
- ACCA Manual D
- ACCA Manual CS
- ACCA Manual J - 8th Edition
- ACCA Manual N - 5th Edition
- ACCA Duct Calculator
- Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (Download PDF from NCDOL website)
- 2020 NC Laws & Rules
- Business and Project Management Handbook, 5th Edition
- Redi-Tag 375 Index Tabs

Visit the Contractor Bookstore to purchase individual books

Course Agenda

Day One:

7:30 - 9:00 - Introduction - Exam Prep Class and the North Carolina Testing Process
9:00 - 10:30 - 2018 North Carolina Mechanical Code
10:30 - 11:30 - 2018 North Carolina Fuel Gas Code
11:30 - 12:15 - Lunch
12:15 - 2:30 - 2018 North Carolina Energy Code, General Knowledge
2:15 - 5:00 - Business and Project Management For Contractors General Statutes 87, Article 2.21, NC Administrative Code

Day Two:

7:30 – 9:00 - NC Fuel Gas Code; pipe sizing and combustion air
9:00 – 11:00 - ACCA Manual N, Version 5 - wall loads, glass, infiltration
11:15 – 12:00 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual Q
12:00 – 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 - Duct calculators and basic duct design
1:45 – 2:30 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual N
2:45 - 3:45 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual D
4:00 - 5:30 - Sample Load Questions - ACCA Manual J-8, Session Conclusion

Upcoming H-1 Prep Course Dates:

This Course is now delivered using GoToMeeting. We're proud to announce our live, instructor-led exam prep courses on the world-recognized GoToMeeting platform.

Take your exam prep course at home, at your office or any location with wifi access. Our two-day program can be accessed from the comfort of your home, keeping your family and co-workers safe while keeping your career goals on track.