Having worked in the field of HVAC-R as a service technician, I can understand the importance of good electrical fundamentals. As great as my instructor was, it wasn’t until I was thrown into certain situations that I was able to begin to understand the complexity of these controls.

The FESTO Lab-Volt series of Electrical and HVAC-R controls training systems, help students learn principles and control of various commercial and industrial building systems, as well as develop practical knowledge on how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot them.

The new Building Energy Management Training System, forms a complete introduction to direct digital control (DDC) of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They cover the main control schemes used in building energy management. This includes single-zone and multi-zone control, constant air volume (CAV) systems, and variable air volume (VAV) systems. Click here for more information, including a courseware sample.