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Operating, maintaining and optimising HVAC systems
HVAC system operation directly influences your buildings' operating conditions. Structure operation, maintenance and fault analysis. Develop a framework to prioritise interventions and contribute to better-controlled operations.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- MAIN006FR Code
Presentation
Effective operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is essential for occupant comfort, building energy performance and regulatory compliance. This 2-day course provides fundamental knowledge and practical tools to manage the entire lifecycle of your HVAC installations.
The programme goes beyond routine maintenance. You will develop an in-depth understanding of how installations operate (boilers, chillers, air handling units and VRV/VRF systems), everyday operating procedures and methods for diagnosing common faults.
Focused on field application, the course enables you to incorporate preventive and corrective maintenance best practices, rigorously apply safety standards relating to refrigerants and thermal hazards, and above all optimise your equipment's energy performance to achieve substantial savings.
Objectives
By the end of this HVAC systems course, you will be able to:
- Interpret the architecture and operating principles of HVAC systems (boilers, air handling units, VRV, etc.) to understand component interactions;
- deploy structured preventive maintenance plans and effective corrective maintenance methods to ensure equipment reliability and service life;
- ensure HVAC regulatory compliance, particularly for refrigerants and risk prevention (Legionnaires' disease and thermal hazards);
- quickly diagnose root causes of failures and correct common faults using a proven troubleshooting methodology;
- improve HVAC energy efficiency through operating best practices and by identifying optimisation opportunities using centralised technical and building management systems (GTC/GTB) for lasting savings.
Program
Module 1: Understanding HVAC system architecture and operation
- Fundamental heating, ventilation and air conditioning principles (applied thermodynamics).
- Main components: boilers, chillers, air handling units (AHUs) and VRV/VRF systems.
- Interpreting system schematics and hydraulic/airflow circuits.
Module 2: Operating installations and mastering control
- Mastering everyday operating procedures and daily checks.
- Configuring and controlling systems for optimal operation (temperature, humidity and airflow).
- Advanced use of centralised technical and building management systems (GTC/GTB) for remote control and supervision.
Module 3: Deploying preventive maintenance and managing parts
- Developing a structured preventive maintenance plan (plans, intervals and systematic checks).
- Managing spare parts and consumables (critical stock and suppliers) to minimise response times.
- Writing maintenance records and ensuring intervention traceability.
Module 4: Ensuring corrective maintenance and compliance
- Fault diagnosis: root cause analysis methodology and key steps for effective troubleshooting.
- Applying regulations: standards, obligations (particularly refrigerant management) and risk prevention (thermal, electrical and Legionnaires' disease).
- Implementing reliability improvements to prevent recurring incidents.
Module 5: Optimising energy performance and reviewing outcomes
- HVAC energy audits: consumption measurement methods and identifying savings opportunities.
- Applying operating best practices to reduce consumption and innovative solutions (heat recovery and free cooling).
- Analysing results and developing a continuous improvement plan for HVAC systems.
Practical exercises and case studies
- Interpret complex HVAC schematics and identify installation weaknesses.
- Simulate diagnosis of typical faults through a case study and justify the troubleshooting procedure.
- Design a customised preventive maintenance plan for critical equipment.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals involved in managing, operating and maintaining technical installations in commercial or industrial buildings. Participants include:
- Technicians and maintenance engineers seeking to improve fault diagnosis and operational effectiveness.
- Maintenance and technical operations managers overseeing maintenance plans and teams.
- Facility managers and general services managers responsible for building comfort and compliance.
- Anyone involved in managing and maintaining HVAC systems.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- Technical knowledge: basic electrical and thermodynamics knowledge is strongly recommended.
- Professional experience: experience in technical building maintenance or industrial equipment maintenance is desirable and beneficial.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Practical field expertise: delivered by an experienced professional, with an emphasis on real-world lessons and proven methods.
- Progressive, immersive method: a structured approach from fundamental theory to advanced diagnosis, with cases and exercises adapted to your equipment.
- Compliance and sustainable optimisation: content incorporates the latest regulatory requirements (refrigerants and standards) and provides audit tools for energy efficiency.
- Comprehensive perspective: master the full HVAC lifecycle, from understanding schematics to developing an annual maintenance plan.
Dates and sessions
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