An NCI-trained contractor’s approach to heat pump system design
High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign
- Three days of HVAC Training
- This class is for engineers, sales professonals, and in-house designers who own or plan to purchase Elite RHVAC software.
(800) 633-7058
lIVE, in-person instruction
Individual attention
hands-on testing & problem-solving
As low as $1,230
Three day training
High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign with Elite RHVAC Software
HVAC system design from a high-performance perspective using ACCA manuals J, S, D, and T.
In this educational experience, HVAC contractors will learn to accurately complete four stages of system design using National Comfort Institute™ (NCI) Principles and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA®) Manuals J, S, D, and T using the Elite © RHVAC software package for new and existing homes.
Who should attend?
This class is for engineers, sales professionals, and in-house designers who own or plan to purchase Elite RHVAC software. Recommended for HVAC professionals with prior design experience who design or redesign systems.
Discover more about NCI’s High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign with Elite RHVAC Program:
This three-day course builds on principles learned in other NCI courses and applies them to the residential system design or redesign processes. NCI uses industry-approved standards for load calculations, equipment selection, duct design and grille and register selection.
More Information:
- Three days of instruction with seven 50-minute learning modules per day
- Includes a live instructor, interactive discussion, power point, written and hands-on exercises
- Includes full access to Elite RHVAC software for use during the class and 30 days beyond
- Course content structured to work interactively with software
- Windows-based laptop computers will be required
- A limited supply of laptops will be made available on a first come, first serve basis
- Receive a printed course manual including outlines, step-by-step procedures, and reference material
- There is no certification or exam included with this course.
Upon Completion of Training You'll Be Able to:
- Use computer-based software to design and select properly sized heat pumps, ducts, grilles, and registers that conform to NCI performance-based principles to optimize system performance
- Enhance the installed performance of new or existing HVAC systems, including the duct system
- Prepare plans and reports for permit approval by local code enforcement officials
Individuals successfully completing this course will receive a certificate of completion.
High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign Program Overview
Module One - the High-Performance Approach to Mastering Manual J
Heat loss and gain design principles and how they tie in with other NCI courses.
- Prohibited practices
- Data entry for a simple three room house
- Redesign using real-world data in Manual J load calculations
- Introduction to Drawing Board – A CAD approach to heat load design
- Evaluating results of the three-room house
- Extending basic principles to CAD layout of a 2000 square foot home
- Module one recap
Module Two - Right-Sizing Equipment with Manual S
How to Use Manual J Results to Properly Select the Right Capacity Heat Pump
- The AHRI myth
- Differentiating between Manual J loads and actual equipment performance
- Equipment extended cooling performance secrets
- How to use manufacturer website equipment calculators
- Using the Extended Performance Interpolation Calculator – reality-based equipment selection
- Correctly sizing equipment with design rules, not rules of thumb
- Module two recap
Module Three - Designing/Redesigning Ducts with Manual D
Improving duct system performance using software and NCI field duct sizing procedures to specify friction rate and velocity parameters.
- Friction rate is not static pressure
- 6-inch ducts don’t always deliver 100 CFM
- Flex duct fantasies
- Wye worry about cheese heads
- Return duct myths
- Module three recap
Module Four - Selecting Performance-Grade Registers and Grilles with Manual T
- Interpreting Manual D results to select replacement registers and grilles that improve performance
Nonmember pricing:
$1,295
NCI Member pricing:
$1,230
NCI Training Bucks:
NCI Member earn $62 NCI Bucks!
NCI Member with Learning Excellence Program earn $185 NCI Bucks!
Course Qualifies for NATE, BPI, & Most State CEUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical training day like?
Generally in-person training days start at 8 AM and ends at either 4:30 or 5. Lunch and workbook are included. There are breaks throughout the day.
Does this class count towards renewing my NCI certifications?
Yes. This course counts towards 24 NCI CEU’s for air-side recertification. You can find all the details here on our Certification/Recertification page. Please contact us if you plan on also recertifying.
Does this class count for CEUs?
These classes are approved for NATE & BPI CEUs, and for licensing CEU’s in several states. Please see our page about CEU‘s for more information or ask us for more information about your specific situation.
What do I need to bring to the training?
Please bring an updated laptop, and be ready to learn. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.