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What You Will LearnYou will develop an understanding of the basic concepts of psychrometrics including moist air properties, evaporation and enthalpy, plus basic thermodynamic processes. After completing the course, you should know how to: use a psychrometric chart; properly design an HVAC system based on psychrometric principles; conduct a psychrometric analysis of HVAC components such as air handling units, heating and cooling coils, and humidifiers; evaluate the needs of individual spaces within a building; and determine energy reduction opportunities for HVAC systems. An integral part of this course is the ASHRAE Psychrometric Analysis software, which is included on a free CD. The software allows student's access to all of the ASHRAE psychrometric charts in both IP and SI units, right on their computer screen. Psychrometric process analysis can be performed throughout the course right on the ASHRAE Psychrometric charts.