AMCA Learning & Credentialing Center

Learn about the importance of High Wind certification and its guidelines for testing, test protocols, regulatory agencies overview such as Miami-Dade County and the Florida Building Commission and their approval processes. This webinar was originally broadcast on November 18, 2020.  Speaker: Daniel Hernandez Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

This course provides a technical breakdown of the mechanics of infiltration (stack effect, wind load, and pressure differentials) and how air curtains mitigate these forces to reduce a building's carbon footprint. Participants will examine the research from the University of Concordia that led to the inclusion of air curtains in ASHRAE 90.1 and other major energy codes. From quantifying kilowatt-hour savings in diverse climate zones to identifying the "neutral pressure line," this session equips professionals with the data needed to justify air curtains as a cost-effective, space-saving sustainability solution. Instructor: Naga Thiyagarajan PDH: 0 Read more

This course explores the design, application, and specification of High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans, which are large-diameter ceiling fans engineered for efficient air circulation. You will learn about the fundamental operating principles and primary components of these systems, highlighting how low operational speeds provide significant energy savings and improved occupant comfort. The session also details the essential design considerations and criteria required to select the most effective HVLS solutions for diverse environments. This webinar was originally broadcast on September 8, 2021. Speaker: Andy Dunst   Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

This program will discuss the fundamentals of pressure losses in ducts and fittings, how fitting selections affect the overall system pressure requirements, and why the most efficient fitting (one with the lowest loss coefficient) does not always need to be selected. To be reviewed is how to calculate the loss of replacements when the fitting does not fit, and how it affects the total pressure drop of the system. We will also address why the most efficient fittings should be used when initially designing with static regain. This webinar was originally broadcast on March 31, 2021. Speaker: Pat Brooks  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

This presentation explores the safety and cost benefits of a jet fan based car park ventilation system. The intended outcome of the presentation is the necessary understanding you need to evaluate new car park proposals, decide if a jet fan based ventilation system is most appropriate, and if so, prepare a specification against which a proposal may be prepared. This webinar was originally broadcast on April 14, 2021.  Speaker: Geoff Sheard  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

This presentation expands on part 1 of Introduction to Parking Garage Ventilation Solutions. The themes include: Codes, Standards & Certification Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) System Design: Normal Operation System Design: Fire Mode Control Systems & Sensors Jet Fan Technical Capabilities Speaker: Geoff Sheard  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more