Course Overview

This course brings together a comprehensive set of advanced resources to support deeper and more flexible use of ApacheHVAC. Designed as an extension to HVAC Modelling 1: Fundamentals, it enables experienced users to explore specific topics as needed, building greater technical understanding and modelling confidence.

Topics included cover the full HVAC workflow, from ASHRAE heating and cooling load calculations and equipment sizing through detailed airside and waterside system modelling. Other topics include advanced plant configuration and control strategies, helping you understand how systems are assembled, controlled, and simulated within ApacheHVAC using practical, real‑world design examples. Specialist sessions focus on Variable Air Volume (VAV) control strategies, advanced plant‑only analysis, geothermal and heat pump systems, airside heat recovery, dehumidification, and underfloor air distribution.

Together, these resources support the creation of more accurate, standards‑aligned HVAC models and help you extract greater value from ApacheHVAC simulations, while integrating effectively with the wider VE geometry and simulation workflow.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the following key concepts, tools and workflows.

  • How to calculate ASHRAE heating and cooling loads and size HVAC equipment

  • Airside and waterside system configuration, controls, and simulation workflows

  • Plant modelling techniques for performance analysis and optimisation

  • Implementation of common HVAC control strategies, including VAV systems

  • Advanced modelling of heat pumps, geothermal systems, and heat recovery

Course curriculum

    1. CIBSE Heating and Cooling Loads Calculations

    2. Using the IES VE for CIBSE Load Calculations

    1. Using the IESVE to check and view Apache Input Data

    2. Checking and viewing Apache input data

    1. ASHRAE Heating & Cooling Loads and HVAC Equipment Sizing

    2. Training Notes

    3. FAQ: Generating the Loads Spreadsheet

    4. Other Resources

    1. ApacheHVAC - Airside

    2. Training Notes

    3. Airside Project Archive

    1. ApacheHVAC - Waterside & Plant

    2. Presentation ApacheHVAC Waterside and Plantside

    3. ApacheHVAC Training Models

    4. ApacheHVAC Schedule Load Resources

    5. ApacheHVAC FAQs

    1. Implementing a VAV Control Strategy in ApacheHVAC

    2. White Paper: ApacheHVAC Controllers

About this course

  • Free
  • 24 lessons
  • 11 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have access to the course?
    You will have access to this course for 3 months from the date you enrol, giving you plenty of time to complete the training at your own pace. If you would like to continue access after this period, you can simply re-enrol - your course progress and certificate will still be available.
  • Will I receive a certificate?
    Yes – an IES certificate of completion will be available once you have finished the course.
  • Any other questions?
    If you have any further questions, please contact the IES Training team at [email protected]