Course Overview
Please Note: The November 2020 and May 2021 course dates have been cancelled due to campus limitations on use of the venue (classroom/lab space). We are still planning to run the September 2021 course as scheduled. Please check back for updates.
Anyone with an interest in efficient operation of commercial HVAC systems will benefit from a working knowledge of TAB. Reduce your operating energy costs and improve the comfort of your building occupants by properly balancing your HVAC air and water systems.
Learn how to:
- Balance air and water systems to achieve energy efficiency and comfort
- Verify performance of equipment and controls
- Select and use appropriate test instruments
- Report balancing results
- Identify common problems and solutions
Who Should Attend?
- Consulting engineers
- Building owners and facility managers
- Building operating staff
- Commissioning authorities
- Service organizations desiring balancing experience
- Contractors interested in operation and service of all building environmental systems
See photos from a recent offering of this course!
Testimonials
“The guys were excellent to work with. Very professional and personal with the entire class.” ---Brandon Yacu
“The instructors were very willing to answer questions and had a great positive attitude.” ---Charles Chladil
"Presenters were very knowledgable in their field and were able to explain things in a way that everyone could understand." ---Gerald Clark
“I enjoyed the presentations… the speaker has obviously a lot of experience… the instrumentation and lab are state of the art. Thumbs up.” ---Luis Lopez
Course Outline
MONDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)
Download the agenda in PDF format here.
Registration/Check-in (7:30 to 8 AM)
Welcome and Overview
Introduction to TAB
Test Instruments
Plan Reading
Pitot Tube Measurements
Grille and Diffuser Measurements
Daily Questions and Adjourn
TUESDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)
Duct Design and Pressure Measurement
TAB Forms and Reports
Fans
VAV Systems
Multizone Systems
Water Systems
Terminal Units and Controls
Daily Questions and Adjourn
WEDNESDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)
Air Balance Procedures
Grille and Diffuser Balancing Procedures
VAV Balancing Procedures
Pump and Control Valve Applications
Water System Balancing Procedure
Flow Measurement Devices in Hydronic Systems
Daily Questions and Adjourn
THURSDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)
Group Workstation Introduction and Walk-through
- Small groups will rotate through 7 workstations
Group Workstations 1-6
Adjourn
FRIDAY (8 AM to Noon)*
TAB Certification, Cost of Balancing, and Review of Questions
Group Workstation 7
Discussion and Q&A
*Please note that lunch is not included on Friday.
Upcoming dates (1)
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA00263-U327
Fee: $1,695
epd.wisc.edu/RA00263
Fee
- $1,695
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Fee covers instruction, course materials, break refreshments, scheduled lunches, and continuing education certificate.
Credit(s)
- CEU: 3.6
- GBCI: 36
- PDH: 36
Schedule
Registration: 7:30 AM
Class begins: 8:00 AM
Class ends: 12:00 PM on final day
Instructor(s)
Dave Anderson, Tj MlodzikDiscount(s)
Team Discount: $1525 per person when three or more enroll in the same session from the same employer
Lifelong Learner Discount: $1510 if you have completed two or more EPD courses since January 1, 2019. EPD will verify your attendance records.
Locations
610 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53703
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us by no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Because this course has limited enrollment, cancellation received after this date and no-shows are subject to the full course fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.