Introduction to HVAC

Earners of this badge have a solid grasp of the basics of HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning). They understand key concepts about HVAC environments, systems, and controls. This badge shows they are knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Environment: Importance of HVAC, temperature, humidity, air circulation, and air quality.

• Systems: Cooling towers, distribution systems, air handling units, and terminal units.

• Controls: Basics of control systems, types of controls, inputs and outputs, control logic, PLCs, control strategies, and troubleshooting.