Air-conditioning systems are typically one of the highest energy consuming building mechanical systems. Hence, it is essential for us to design air-conditioning systems with energy efficient and effective strategies. In addition, installation of permanent instrumentation for the measurement and verification of chilled-water air-conditioning systems helps to better manage and monitor the systems’ performance, such that the operational efficiency can be optimised and maintained through the equipment lifespan.
Objectives
This course aims to equip industry practitioners with knowledge to design energy efficient air-conditioning systems, carry out measurement and verification of systems’ efficiency and prepare Operating System Efficiency (OSE) report.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Apply BCA’s environmental sustainability legislative framework and BCA Green Mark 2021 (GM:2021) requirements on Air-Conditioning (A/C) system performance.
Review and optimise A/C system design and equipment selection to ensure good operating performance; and
Prepare OSE reports.
Requirements on Chiller Plant Performance M&V and A/C Systems
The need for M&V
BCA regulatory requirements and GM:2021 A/C-related criteria and scoring methodology
Submission procedures and documentary evidence
Overview of Central Chilled Water Systems
Fundamentals of air-conditioning design
Air-cooled v.s. water-cooled systems
Types of central chilled-water and airside systems
Overview of Central A/C Components
Overview of chillers, compressors and chiller performance range & efficiency, types of refrigerants
Types and characteristics of chilled-water and condenser water pumps
Types of characteristics of cooling towers
Optimising Chilled Water Plant Efficiency
Chiller plant design and controls for better efficiency
Chiller sequencing: sequencing strategies, night chiller, CHW reset
Chiller maintenance for better efficiency
Optimising of Air-Side Energy Efficiency
Airside design and controls for better efficiency
AHU and FCU types, efficiency and characteristics
AHU capacity, waterflow and airflow optimisation, CO2 controlled ventilation
Smart & Predictive Solutions to Improve Reliability, Productivity and Energy Efficiency
M&V Guidelines and Standards
Chiller Plant M&V
Impacts of measurement accuracy instruments and sensors
Data acquisition
Calibration of instrumentation and sensors
Fundamentals of Heat Balance
Effects of open drive and hermetic chillers, pumps, location of flow meters and temperature sensors
Good practices to achieve heat balance
BCA Requirements for Mandatory Periodic Chiller Plant Audit and OSE Report
Air-Conditioning Systems for Data Centres
Overview of air-conditioning systems for data centres
SS564 requirements
Green Mark for Data Centres
GM criteria and scoring methodology for both new and existing data centres
To be confirmed
9.00am to 6.00pm
4 days
e-Learning via webinar and BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)
For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE
STEVEN KANG is the Business Development Director for Measurement & Verification Pte Ltd. He has extensive international work experience in the Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) industry ranging from business development, engineering applications and training. Steven has been involved in the design of hyper-efficient HVAC system for Platinum rated Green Buildings and Data Centres projects locally and Asia. Additionally, he sits on the committee for Singapore Energy Auditor Registrar, Singapore Standard on Chiller Plant Measurement and Verification (SS591), Singapore Standard on Air-conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings (SS553) and was in the technical review committee of Vietnam Green Building Council’s Sustainable Building Assessment System.
Industry practitioners who are keen to embark on Green Mark journey or play the role of a Green Specialist, e.g. Developers, Building Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Project Managers, Facility Managers etc.
MCQ Online Assessment:
Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment.
An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:
Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
Pass MCQ test, group project assignment and peer evaluation.
Fee(inclusive of 9% GST)
Certification Course on Design, Optimisation and Measurement of High Efficiency Central Air-Conditioning System
(TGS-2025057791)
S$1,210.99
Full course fee without subsidy
S$363.30
Fee payable after 70% funding support
For Singaporeans and Singapore PRs, including those sponsored by non-SME companies
S$141.10
Fee payable after 90% funding support
Singaporeans 40 years old and above OR
SME company sponsored Singaporeans or Singapore PRs
Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).
