Overview
Desiccant air-conditioning systems can be used as alternatives for conventional air-conditioning equipment in any commercial or residential building. Recent breakthroughs in desiccant materials technology and the creation of new markets by Indoor Air Quality issues make desiccant-based air-conditioning equipment practical for many space-conditioning applications.
In this course the student will learn some of the basic benefits that desiccant based air-conditioning systems provide for the building industry. Market evaluations, price/value evaluations, commercialization possibilities and system rating and certification standard development are also categories of learning that the student will benefit from by completing this course.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the document Moving Advanced Desiccant Materials into Mainstream Non-CFC Cooling Products, CRADA Final Report For CRADA Number ORNL94-321, DOE Contract No. DE-AC05-96)R22464, Published July, 1999.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Desiccant Market Evaluation
- Price/Value Evaluation
- Commercialization Of Desiccant Based Air-Conditioning
- Current Ventilation Standards/Codes Related Issues
- Currently Served Markets and Potential Building Segment Market Growth Projections
- Benefits of Desiccant Based Air-Conditioning For Various Building Facility Types
Course
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