HVAC Digital Controls Lab

• For students, apprentice candidates and interns enrolled in MATC technology programs
• A continuing-education resource for journeyperson upgrades, technicians, sales personnel, supervisors and building maintenance staff
• Showcases latest-generation, programmable, comfort system controls

"Smart buildings" are here. In most new construction - and now being retrofitted to older buildings - central computers control the various energy systems. At the HVAC Digital Controls Lab, students learn to manage and maintain these digital technologies in a wireless environment, integrating other alarm and security systems. They also learn how to perform life-cycle cost analyses. The lab monitors all systems operations and manufacturing processes at ECAM. It also supports research, development, testing and implementation of energy-saving strategies.

Instructional Specialties

• Commercial and industrial applications of airflow systems testing and balancing
• Hydronic systems testing and balancing, including hot water, chilled water and steam
• Industrial exhaust systems
• Clean room certification
• Energy management and retrofit
• Indoor air quality
• Building systems commissioning
• Sound and vibration testing
• Advanced building automation system programming
• Life safety control systems
• New refrigerant handling
• Customized courses, workshops and seminars

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