Introduction

Environmental Control Systems (ECS) are crucial for maintaining optimal conditions in industries such as aerospace, automotive, building HVAC, pharmaceuticals, clean rooms, and data centers. This course focuses on modern ECS design, energy efficiency, sustainability, and integration with smart technologies. Participants will explore advanced topics such as air quality management, thermal comfort, humidity control, CO₂ reduction, and energy recovery strategies using simulation tools and case studies.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and their role in modern engineering applications.
2. Learn HVAC system design principles, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability.
3. Explore air filtration, humidity control, and ventilation strategies for enhanced indoor air quality.
4. Study thermal comfort parameters and climate-responsive design techniques.
5. Apply computational tools (CFD simulations) for airflow and thermal environment analysis.
6. Examine refrigeration cycles, heat pumps, and energy recovery systems for optimized performance.
7. Investigate smart control systems and automation for improved efficiency.
8. Understand regulatory standards such as ASHRAE, LEED, and WELL certifications.
9. Analyze case studies on environmental control in aircraft, automotive cabins, and industrial clean rooms.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineers involved in ECS design and optimization.
• HVAC and Energy Engineers working on building climate control and energy-efficient solutions.
• Facility Managers and Architects specializing in sustainable building systems.
• Cleanroom and Pharmaceutical Engineers responsible for precision environmental control.
• Data Center Engineers managing cooling and air distribution for high-performance computing.
• Researchers and Academics in environmental control, fluid dynamics, and sustainable engineering.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Environmental Control Systems

• Morning Session:

  1. Introduction to ECS and its Applications: Aerospace, automotive, buildings, and industrial environments.
  2. Air Quality Control Strategies: Filtration, ventilation, and pollutant removal techniques.
  3. Psychrometrics and Thermal Comfort: ASHRAE standards and human thermal perception.
  4. Building Envelope and Passive Environmental Control: Insulation, glazing, and material properties.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Introduction to HVAC Design Principles: Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
  2. Hands-on Exercise: Psychrometric chart analysis and comfort zone assessment.
  3. Climate-Adaptive Design Strategies: Case study on passive cooling and heating techniques.
  4. Introduction to CFD for Airflow and Heat Transfer Simulations.

Day 2: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design

• Morning Session:

  1. Load Calculation Methods: Heating and cooling load estimation.
  2. Duct Design and Air Distribution Systems: Static and dynamic pressure considerations.
  3. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management: Strategies for contaminant control and air purification.
  4. Humidity Control and Dehumidification Technologies.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Energy-Efficient HVAC System Design: VAV systems, chilled beams, and displacement ventilation.
  2. Smart HVAC Control Systems: IoT integration, AI-based optimization, and automation.
  3. Case Study: Energy-efficient HVAC design for a commercial office building.
  4. Hands-on Simulation: HVAC load calculation and airflow analysis in simulation software.

Day 3: Refrigeration and Energy Recovery Systems

• Morning Session:

  1. Refrigeration Cycles and Heat Pumps: Vapor compression and absorption cooling systems.
  2. Cold Storage and Cryogenic Applications: Best practices and design considerations.
  3. Energy Recovery Strategies: Heat wheels, enthalpy exchangers, and economizers.
  4. Renewable Energy Integration in HVAC: Solar cooling and geothermal heat pumps.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Advanced Cooling Technologies: Evaporative cooling, phase-change materials (PCMs), and radiant cooling.
  2. Case Study: Net-zero energy building HVAC design.
  3. Simulation Exercise: Refrigeration cycle analysis and efficiency calculations.
  4. Performance Optimization in HVAC and Refrigeration Systems.

Day 4: Specialized Environmental Control Systems

• Morning Session:

  1. Clean Room and Pharmaceutical HVAC Design: Airflow classification, HEPA filters, and pressure zoning.
  2. Data Center Cooling Systems: Liquid cooling, free cooling, and air management strategies.
  3. Automotive and Aerospace ECS: Cabin pressurization, thermal management, and humidity control.
  4. Industrial Ventilation and Fume Extraction Systems.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. CFD Simulations for Environmental Control: Air distribution and contaminant dispersion analysis.
  2. Case Study: HVAC design for a hospital operating room.
  3. Practical Demonstration: CFD modeling of airflow in a confined space.
  4. Industry Trends: Future innovations in environmental control and smart buildings.

Day 5: Future Challenges and Sustainable ECS

• Morning Session:

  1. Carbon-Neutral HVAC Systems: Low-GWP refrigerants and CO₂ reduction techniques.
  2. LEED and WELL Certifications: Green building standards and sustainable design.
  3. AI and Machine Learning in HVAC Optimization.
  4. Future of ECS: Adaptive and Smart Climate Control Systems.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Final Project Presentation: Energy-efficient ECS design.
  2. Review and Q&A: Addressing real-world challenges in ECS implementation.
  3. Assessment and Evaluation.
  4. Certification Ceremony.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Environmental Control Systems, validating their expertise in modern HVAC, refrigeration, and energy-efficient environmental management techniques.

Key Benefits of the Course:

✔ Hands-on training with HVAC, refrigeration, and CFD simulation tools.
✔ Exposure to latest technologies in energy-efficient and sustainable ECS design.
✔ Real-world case studies from commercial, industrial, aerospace, and automotive applications.
✔ Led by industry experts in HVAC, CFD, and environmental engineering.