ApacheHVAC Basics

This FREE course provides guidance on ASHRAE Heating & Cooling Loads, HVAC Equipment Sizing, and the creation of different HVAC systems.

Note that the first 3 videos must be watched sequentially, as they build upon each other.

You will learn about:

  • Video Part 1:
    • Calculate heating and cooling loads for rooms and zones using the ASHRAE Heat Balance Method.
    • Export results in PDF and XLS formats.
    • Size HVAC Equipment (Chillers, boilers, coils, fans, etc.)
  • Video Part 2
    • Airside User-Interface and Common Workflows
    • Airside Components; Controllers; System Parameters
    • Calculations & Simulations
  • Video Part 3
    • Waterside User-Interface and Common Workflows
    • Non-hydronic Plant; Hydronic Plant; Waterside Controls; Scheduled Loads & HVAC-only simulation
    • Calculations & Simulations

The following lessons cover topics including:

  • Guidance on Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
  • Using the VE for ApacheHVAC Plant Modelling
  • The function of ApacheHVAC controllers on the airside network
  • The steps to define performance chiller curves for simulation


Your Instructor


IES Training
IES Training

Our On-Demand Learning courses have been designed by our IES Training experts, who have been training users of our software across the world for over 20 years.


Course Curriculum


  ASHRAE Heating and Cooling Loads and HVAC Equipment Sizing
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  ApacheHVAC - Airside
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  ApacheHVAC - Waterside & Plant
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  Implementing a VAV Control Strategy in ApacheHVAC
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  ApacheHVAC Plant Modelling
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The coure starts now and never ends! It is a complete self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Any other questions?
If you have any other questions please contact our training team via [email protected]

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