Overview
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.
Course Outline
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
Course Information
11, 14, 15, 16 April 2025
e-Learning via webinar and BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)
For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE
Trainer / Lecturer
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.
Who Should Attend
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.
Assessment & Award
MCQ Online Assessment:
Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment by 21 April 2025, 2359 hrs.
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. (Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment by 3 September 2024, 2359hrs)
Fee & Funding
Fee (inclusive of 9% GST):
S$1,332.00
CPD Points
BOA-SIA: -
PEB: -
SCEM: -
SGBC-GMAP: -
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