HVAC Thermal Modeling Software

HAP (HOURLY ANALYSIS PROGRAM) TRAINING

Duration: 1 Month (30 Hours) Mode: Classroom & Live Online Eligibility: Mechanical Engineers & HVAC Designers Certification: Carrier HAP Simulation Expert

Course Overview

Carrier HAP (Hourly Analysis Program) is the global benchmark software for commercial building peak cooling/heating load estimation and 8760-hour annual energy consumption modeling.

This specialized course provides hands-on mastery over meteorological weather data inputs, building envelope U-values, occupancy and lighting diversity schedules, thermal zoning, air system selections (VAV, CAV, Fan Coils, Packaged DX), chiller plant configuration, and interpretation of comprehensive Carrier engineering load reports.

What You Will Learn

Weather & Solar Data

ASHRAE weather stations, solar angles & monthly design temperatures.

Envelope Thermal Properties

Composite walls, glazing SHGC, roof insulation & external overhangs.

Operational Schedules

Hourly profile curves for lighting, occupant density & equipment loads.

Comprehensive Load Reports

Peak room CFM, central coil loads, sensible heat ratios & plant sizing.

Complete Syllabus & Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Carrier HAP & Project Setup

Introduction to HAP software architecture and Transfer Function Method (TFM)
Project manager window, creating, archiving, and retrieving project databases
Setting design preferences, measurement units (SI Metric vs. IP English)

Module 2: Weather Data & Design Environmental Parameters

Importing ASHRAE weather stations for Indian and Gulf cities
Design Dry Bulb, Wet Bulb, Daily Range, Atmospheric Pressure & Clearness Number
Summer cooling design months vs. Winter heating design parameters

Module 3: Operational Schedules & Diversity Profiles

Creating Fractional, Fan/Thermostat & Utility rate schedules
Hourly percentage profile assignment for 24-hour weekday, Saturday & Sunday routines
Modeling occupancy, task lighting, computing and HVAC operating hours

Module 4: Building Envelope Materials & Constructions

Layer-by-layer Wall construction: Brick, AAC blocks, plaster & insulation U-values
Roof construction: RCC slab, screed, polyurethane insulation, reflectivity
Window Glazing: Overall U-value, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) & Framing
External Shades & Overhang geometry calculations

Module 5: Space Data Inputs & Internal Heat Gains

Defining Floor Area, Ceiling Height & Building Weight
Sensible and latent occupant heat dissipation (Sedentary, Office, Gym)
Lighting wattage per sq.ft / Lux requirement as per ECBC & ASHRAE 90.1
Electrical equipment, computer workstations, servers & miscellaneous sensible loads
Outdoor ventilation air CFM calculation conforming to ASHRAE 62.1
Air infiltration rates for windows, doors & crack methods

Module 6: Air System Configuration, Plant Simulation & Reports

Air system types: VAV, CAV, 4-Pipe Fan Coil, Packaged Rooftop, Water Source Heat Pump
Zone thermostat settings, supply air temperatures & ventilation controls
Chiller plant simulation: Air-Cooled Chillers, Water-Cooled Chillers, Boilers
Generating and analyzing System Sizing Reports, Zone Sizing Summaries & Psychrometric charts

Target Career Opportunities

HVAC Thermal Load Analyst
HAP Simulation Specialist
MEP Green Building Energy Modeler
Senior HVAC Design Engineer

Fee Structure

Affordable Fast-Track

Live HAP Project Files Provided