Basics to Intermediate Level - (All Courses Included)(Language - Malayalam)

HVAC Designing and Drafting, Electrical Designing and Drafting, Plumbing Designing and Drafting, Fire Fighting Designing and Drafting, Building Information Modeling, Quantity Surveying, and Cost Estimation ETC Important contents Included.

Included

• HVAC Designing and Drafting
• Electrical Designing and Drafting
• Plumbing Designing and Drafting
• Fire Fighting Designing and Drafting
• Revit MEP
• MEP Quantity Surveying 

 

HVAC Designing & Drafting

 

Introduction

Introduction, basics, units, conversions | Scope of HVAC | Future of MEP and HVAC | Applications of HVAC | Standards in HVAC (ASRAE, ISHRAE, DW144, DW142, SMACNA) | Introduction to air conditioning | Types of Airconditioning systems | HVAC Drawings | Roles & responsibilities of HVAC engineers | Detailed discussion of HVAC design

Basics, Units

Definition of Heat | Temperature & Conversions | Tonne of refrigeration (TR) & Btu/hr | Coefficient of performance (COP) | Energy efficiency ratio (EER, ISEER) | Modes of heat transfer | Saturation point concept | Latent heat of Evaporation & Latent heat of fusion | Enthalpy / Total heat | Sensible and latent heat | Units - Metric and Imperial Units | Conversions

Psychrometry

Introduction, uses and applications of psychrometry | Properties of air | Dry and Moist air | Dry bulb temperature (DBT) | Wet bulb temperature (WBT) | Dew point temperature (DPT) | Apparatus Dew point temperature (ADP) | Humidity ratio / Specific humidity | Relative humidity | Specific volume | Psychrometric chart study | Humidification & Dehumidification

Machines

Types of Air conditioning systems | Comfort air conditioning systems | Industrial air conditioning systems | Precision conditioning systems | Direct expansion machines | Split airconditioning machine | Wall mounted split AC | Floor mounted split AC | Ceiling mounted split AC (Cassette) | Ducted split AC | Multi split AC | Inverter AC | Difference between Split and Inverter AC | Inverter AC with Dual compressor | Unitary Systems | Window airconditioning systems | Packaged AC | VRV/VRF Systems | DX AHU / DX FAHU | Chilled beams concept | Radiant cooling concept | Wrist cooling concept | Vortex chiller concept | Peltier cooling concept | District cooling systems | Desert cooler | Air cooled chiller | Water cooled chiller | Cooling tower | Fancoil units (FCU) | Air handling unit (AHU) | Fresh air handling unit (FAHU) | Heat recovery unit (HRU) | Ventilation & Exhaust fans | Ecology unit | Electro static precipitator | Inline ducted exhaust fan | Car parking exhaust fan | Smoke exhaust fan | Stairwell pressurization fan | Lobby pressurization fan | Garbage chute exhaust fan | Kitchen exhaust fan | Air curtain | Constant air volume (CAV) system | Variable air volume (VAV) system | Single zone systems | Multi zone systems

Heating and Cooling Load Calculation

Gathering data | Drawings required for analysis | Ambient and Design conditions | Latitude and Longitude | Building Directions | Land elevation w.r.t sea level | Building sectional/elevation details | Ventilation requirement as per (ASHRAE 62) | Gathering U values | Load from overhead Lights & Task lights | Load from electrical equipments | Load from people | Load from Walls & roof | Load from windows & skylight | Load from Ceiling and floors | Load from Infiltration and Ventilation | Load from Partitions | Cooling load calculation | Heating load calculation | Load calculation using HAP Software | Creating systems and schedules | Generating report | Understanding report | Project: BANK building

Classification of duct | Material using for duct construction | Duct construction standards | Duct gauge & thickness selection | Duct aspect ratio | Acoustic criteria for duct | Velocity limitation for ducting | NC values for Velocity selection | Duct thermal insulation | Duct acoustic insulation | Duct Designing: Equal friction method, Velocity reduction method, Static regain method, Manual method, ASHRAE Chart method, Software method | Duct nomenclature: | Duct accessories: Volume Control Damper, Variable Air Volume, Butterfly Damper, Motorized Volume Control Damper, Fire damper, Motorized Fire Damper, Motorized smoke Fire Damper, Non-Return Damper, Sound Attenuators, Splitter damper | Project training in duct sizing

Machine Selection

Factors affecting machine selection | Selection criteria of All Air conditioning Machines | Specified data | Proposed data | Selecting machine as per ambient temperature | Machine selection using Technical data sheet

Space Air Distribution

Comfort criteria |Terminal velocity concept to prevent draft (T50) | Noise criteria (NC) values | Permissible delivery velocities | Types of air terminals: Square diffuser, Round diffuser, Grilles, Linear bar grille, Linear slot diffuser, Jet / Nozzle diffuser, Displacement diffuser, Disc valve, Perforated diffuser, Egg crate grille, Fabric diffuser, Louvers, Fresh air louver, Exhaust louvers, Sand trap louvers | Pressure drop in air terminals | Air terminal design & selection | Project training in air terminal selection

Fan Selection

Total pressure, static pressure, dynamic pressure |External static pressure (ESP) calculation using Excel sheet | External static pressure (ESP) calculation using ASHRAE Software | Project training in ESP Calculation

Ventilation

Toilet exhaust system | Toilet makeup air system | Kitchen exhaust system | Kitchen makeup air system | Car parking exhaust system | Car parking makeup air system | Generator room exhaust system | Building fresh air system | Building makeup air system | Negative and positive pressure regions in buildings | Building pressurization | Project training in Ventilation

Chilled Water System

Introduction to chilled water system | Chilled water pipe materials | ERW and Seamless pipes | Pipe class | Pipe schedule | Chilled water pipe sizing method: Friction method, Velocity method, Friction Velocity combined method, Manual method, ASHRAE chart method, Software method | Condensate drain pipe sizing (CDP) | Condensate drain pipe slope selection | Project training in Chilled water pipe sizing

Drafting - AutoCAD

Learning AutoCAD, Introduction to AutoCAD, AutoCAD interface, Coordinates, Angle measurement system, Unit system (SI, IPS), Keyboard shortcuts, Command customization, Draw tools (Line, Polyline, Construction line, Spline, Multiline, Circle, Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Arc, Point, Revision Cloud), Modify tools (Copy, Move, Rotate, Offset, Mirror, Scale, Block, Explode, Stretch, Join, Break, Align, Fillet, Chamfer, Trim, Extend, Reverse, Point, Divide, Zoom), Object properties (Line width, Line style, Dimensions, Dimension style), Single line & Multiline text, Layers, Laywalk, Purge, Xref, Etransmit, Audit, Layouts, Page setup manager, Printing & Plotting

Drafting - Preparing Layouts

Template selection, Setting units, Attaching Xref file, Creating HVAC layers, Inserting HVAC blocks, Allowance calculation as per site and ceiling, Placing HVAC equipment, Placing air terminals, Single line routing of supply ductwork, Single line routing of return ductwork, Making single line to 2D HVAC layout, Creating and inserting duct fittings and accessories, Thermal insulation, Acoustic insulation, Single line routing of chilled water pipework, Making single line to 2D chilled water pipework, Chilled water valves and accessories connection, HVAC ventilation drawings, Drawing legends and notes, HVAC riser diagram, Isometric drawings, Tender drawing preparation, IFC/GFC drawing preparation, Working/Shop drawing preparation, As-built drawing preparation, Coordination, Purging, Binding Xref, Etransmit, Finding optimum sheet size for drawing, Layouts, Page setup manager, Title sheets, Viewports, Setting sheet and scaling, Pen assignments, Drawing submission, Taking printouts

Final Project (Implementing complete course study)

 

Softwares & Tools

HAP - Heating and cooling load calculation,HAP 4.9, MCQUAY DUCT SIZER - Duct sizing, MCQUAY PIPE SIZER - Chilled water pipe sizing, ASHRAE DUCT FITTINGS DATABASE - ESP calculation, AIRMASTER - Air terminal selection, MS EXCEL - ESP calculation, AutoCAD - Drafting

 

Electrical Designing & Drafting

 

Electrical Basics, Units, and Standards

• Introduction to Course and Using Standards: Overview of the course structure and objectives. Introduction to international and regional standards including IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), NEC (National Electrical Code), NBC (National Building Code), and DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority).
• Duties and Role of an Electrical Design Engineer and Draughtsman: Understanding the responsibilities and tasks of an electrical design engineer. Role and importance of a draughtsman in electrical projects.
• Basic Terms and Parameters in Electrical: Definitions and explanations of fundamental electrical terms. Key electrical parameters and their significance.
• Electrical Generation, Transmission, and Distribution: Overview of the electrical power generation process. Methods of power transmission and distribution. Key components involved in each stage.
• Circuits and Standards: Different types of electrical circuits. Relevant standards and regulations governing electrical circuits.
• Load Current Calculation: Methods for calculating load current. Importance of accurate load current calculation in design.
• Wiring Concepts: Basics of house wiring. Key components and layout considerations.
• Symbols, Abbreviations, and Legends: Standard symbols used in electrical drawings. Common abbreviations and their meanings. Importance of legends in interpreting electrical diagrams.

 

Lighting System

• Photometric Terms and Equations: Key photometric terms such as luminous flux, luminous intensity, illuminance, and luminance. Equations used in lighting design calculations.
• Different Types of Lighting: Overview of various lighting types (e.g., ambient, task, accent). Applications and characteristics of each type.
• Different Types of Lamps and Luminaires: Types of lamps (incandescent, fluorescent, LED, etc.). Types of luminaires and their applications.
• Lux Level Calculation: Methods for calculating required lux levels. Standards and guidelines for different spaces.
• Lighting Design and Simulation Using Relux: Introduction to Relux software. Step-by-step guide to designing and simulating lighting.
• Inserting CAD Plan to Relux & Exporting Result to AutoCAD: Importing CAD plans into Relux. Exporting simulation results back to AutoCAD for further use.

 

Power Distribution

• DB Sizing: Determining the size of distribution boards (DB). Factors influencing DB sizing.
• DB Schedule & Load Balancing: Creating a DB schedule. Techniques for load balancing across circuits.
• Study and Selection of Cables: Types of cables, conductors, strands, cores, and insulation. Criteria for selecting appropriate cables.
• Voltage Drop Calculation: Methods for calculating voltage drop in circuits. Importance of maintaining voltage levels.
• Cable Schedule and Conduit Selection as per Standards: Preparing a comprehensive cable schedule. Selecting conduits based on standards and requirements.
• Cable Tray, Raceway, Trunking, Conduits and Routing: Types and applications of cable trays, raceways, trunking, and conduits. Best practices for routing cables.
• Circuit Breakers Types and Selection: Overview of different types of circuit breakers. Criteria for selecting appropriate circuit breakers.
• Panel Boards Design and Selection: Designing panel boards including MDB (Main Distribution Board), SMDB (Sub-Main Distribution Board), and DB. Selection criteria for panel boards.
• Transformer Details and Sizing: Key aspects of transformer design. Methods for sizing transformers.
• Selection of UPS, Inverter, and Generators: Criteria for selecting UPS systems, inverters, and generators. Understanding their roles in power continuity.
• Battery Bank Sizing: Calculating the required size for battery banks. Key factors influencing battery bank design.
• Protection of Transformers: Methods and devices used to protect transformers. Importance of transformer protection in electrical systems.
• Instrument Transformers (CT, PT, NCT): Overview of current transformers (CT), potential transformers (PT), and neutral current transformers (NCT). Applications and selection criteria.
• Fault Level and Short Circuit Calculations: Methods for calculating fault levels and short circuit currents. Importance in ensuring safety and reliability.
• Capacitor and Capacitor Bank Sizing: Calculating the size of capacitors and capacitor banks. Role in power factor correction.
• APFC Panel: Design and selection of Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panels. Applications and benefits.
• Busbar, SFU Details and Selection: Understanding busbar design and selection. Overview of Switch Fuse Units (SFU) and their applications.
• Motors and Design of Motor Control Centre: Basics of motor types and applications. Designing a Motor Control Centre (MCC).
• Single Line Diagram (SLD) for Different Types of Buildings: Creating and interpreting Single Line Diagrams. Importance of SLDs in electrical design.
• Earthing: Importance of earthing in electrical systems. Methods and standards for effective earthing.
• Lightning Protection & Arresters: Designing lightning protection systems. Selection and placement of lightning arresters.

 

Other Services in Buildings

• Fire Alarm System: Designing and implementing fire alarm systems. Key components and standards.
• Emergency Lighting: Design considerations for emergency lighting. Standards and guidelines for placement and maintenance.
• Close Circuit Television (CCTV): Types of CCTV cameras and their applications. Designing a CCTV system and circuiting.
• Public Addressing System (Speakers Selection): Designing public addressing systems. Selecting appropriate speakers for different environments.
• Data Systems: Designing telephone and data network systems. Key components and layout considerations.

 

Drafting

• Electrical Drawings (AutoCAD, Revit): Creating and interpreting electrical drawings. Using AutoCAD and Revit for drafting electrical layouts.
• Lighting Layout: Designing and drafting lighting layouts.
• Small Power and Data Layout: Creating layouts for small power and data systems.
• Fire Alarm Layout: Drafting fire alarm system layouts.
• Emergency Lighting Layout: Designing and drafting emergency lighting layouts.
• Training Project (On Job): Applying learned skills to real-world projects. Practical training and hands-on experience.

 

Softwares & Tools

• RELUX - Lighting Design and Simulation
• MS Excel - Tray Selection, Solar System, Load Distribution Schedule
• AutoCAD - Drafting

 

Plumbing Designing & Drafting

 

Introduction & Basics

• Introduction, basics, units, conversions
• Scope & Future of MEP
• Applications of plumbing
• Standards in plumbing
• Introduction to plumbing systems
• Type of plumbing systems
• Plumbing drawings
• Roles & responsibilities of plumbing engineers

 

Items in Drainage & Water Supply

• Plumbing items and fixtures
• All fixtures in bathrooms and toilets
• All accessories in bathrooms and toilets
• All equipments in bathrooms and toilets
• All traps and wastes in plumbing systems
• Water closets, lavatories, urinals, bidet, shower tray
• Kitchen sink, service sink, janitor sink
• Bath tubs, jetted and air bath tubs
• Jetted and air bath tub accessories
• Bibcock, mixers, thermostatic mixing valves
• Floor traps, floor drains, floor cleanouts, roding eye, cleaning eye
• Parking drains, channel gratings, shower gratings, balcony drains
• P trap, U trap, Nanu trap, bottle trap, sediment bucket
• Click clack waste, popup waste
• Pipe hangers and supports
• Grease / oil interceptors
• Rainwater outlets and spouts
• Valves in plumbing systems
• Fittings and accessories in plumbing systems

 

Water Supply, Drainage Design

• Types of water closets flushing systems
• Plumbing equations, calculations and system design
• Water demand calculation, drainage flow calculations
• Water supply underground tank/reservoir sizing
• Water supply overhead tank/reservoir sizing
• Water supply in buildings (gravity systems and boosted systems)
• Water supply and drainage fixture units for design
• Water supply pipe sizing as per flow rate (IPC)
• Water supply pipe sizing as per fixture units (IPC)
• Single stack/double stack drainage systems
• Horizontal drain line sizing as per IPC
• Horizontal drain slope selection as per IPC
• Vertical drain stack sizing as per IPC

Pumps & Components Design and Selection

• Types of pumps in plumbing
• Water supply transfer pump design & selection
• Water supply booster pump design & selection
• Pump head calculation using excel sheet
• Pump power calculations
• Selecting pumps using technical data sheets

 

External Plumbing System

• Manhole sizing and cover selection
• Manhole cover selection (light, medium, heavy duty)
• Manhole invert level, cover level, depth calculations

 

Pipe Materials and Selection

• Water supply pipe materials
• Drainage pipe materials

 

Plumbing - Drafting

• Plumbing drawings preparation
• Plumbing riser diagrams
• Plumbing project

 

Softwares & Tools

• IPC Data sheets
• MCQUAY PIPE SIZER - Cold/Hot water pipe sizing
• MS EXCEL - Pump selection
• AutoCAD - Drafting

 

Fire Fighting Designing & Drafting

 

Fire Fighting - Introduction and Basics

• Introduction to fire fighting systems
• Fire fighting standards (NFPA, NBC, UAE)
• Fire hazard classification
• Fire triangle concept
• Getting familiar with fire fighting drawings

 

Fire Extinguishers (NFPA 10)

• Fire class
• Fire extinguishers types
• Selection of fire extinguishers as per NFPA 10

 

Sprinkler System Design (NFPA 13)

• Selecting type of sprinkler system for buildings
• Types of sprinklers (upright, pendent, sidewall)
• Sprinkler color codes, RTI
• Dry sprinkler system
• Wet sprinkler system
• Preaction sprinkler system
• Deluge sprinkler system
• Sprinkler system pipe circuits
• Sprinkler pressure requirements as per NFPA 13
• Sprinkler pipe routing
• Sprinkler pipe sizing (NFPA 13)
• Sprinkler K values
• Sprinkler water demand calculation

 

Standpipe and Fire Hose System Design (NFPA 14)

• Analyzing the building for standpipe system
• Dry riser system design & selection
• Wet riser system design & selection
• Fire hose reel cabinet set
• Landing valve
• Fire brigade valve
• Standpipe & fire hose system pipe sizing
• Standpipe system pressure requirements as per NFPA 14
• Hose stream water demand calculation

 

Fire Tank Design and Sizing

• Fire water demand calculation
• Fire water tank volume calculation and sizing

 

Fire Pump Design (NFPA 20)

• Fire pump flowrate calculation
• Fire pump head calculation
• Fire pump set (electrical, diesel, jockey)

 

Fire Alarm System (NFPA 72)

• Selection and placing of fire detectors
• Correcting detectors spacing as per NFPA 72
• Selection and location of manual call points
• Selection and location of sounders
• Control and monitoring modules
• Fire alarm control panel (FACP)
• Fire alarm circuit
• Wires and cables in fire alarm system

 

 

Fire Fighting - Sample Class Project

• Fire fighting drawings preparation

 

Softwares & Tools

• NFPA/DEWA standards - Design calculations
• FM-200 Selector - Clean agent selection
• MS Excel - Design calculations
• AutoCAD - Drafting

 

 

REVIT MEP

(HVAC, Electrical,Plumbing, Fire fighting)

PART 1 - REVIT MEP - BASICS

PART 2 - REVIT MEP - HVAC PART

• Systems template creation and selection • Linking REVIT Architecture and AutoCAD files • Space preparation and input, including conditioned, unconditioned, and plenum spaces • Zone creation and management • Analytical models and ventilation settings • Heating and cooling loads calculation and report • Grilles, diffusers, air terminals, and HVAC equipment placement • Duct and pipe system design, including sizing, routing, and pressure loss analysis • Mechanical equipment addition and piping system creation • HVAC legends, detailing, and sections • Quantity surveying and cost estimation using REVIT • Exporting schedules and quantities to Excel

PART 3 - REVIT MEP - ELECTRICAL PART

• Systems template creation and selection • Linking REVIT Architecture and AutoCAD files • Room bounding, level creation, and visibility control • Electrical systems creation, including wires, distribution, and demand factors • Lighting circuit design and analysis • Power circuit placement, switch systems, and load balancing • Emergency lighting circuit creation and loop implementation • Detailing, sections, and final schedules • Quantity surveying and cost estimation using REVIT • Exporting schedules and quantities to Excel

PART 4 - REVIT MEP - PLUMBING PART

• Systems template creation and selection • Linking REVIT Architecture and AutoCAD files • Level creation and monitoring • Drainage and vent system design, including pipe materials and types, fixture placement, and slope calculation • Water supply system creation, tank placement, and pipe routing • Plumbing legends, detailing, and sections • Quantity surveying and cost estimation using REVIT • Exporting schedules and quantities to Excel

PART 5 - REVIT MEP - FIRE FIGHTING PART

• Systems template creation and selection • Linking REVIT Architecture and AutoCAD files • Fire standards and hazard analysis • Sprinkler system design, including selection, spacing, and pipe routing • Standpipe and fire hose system design • Fire extinguishers placement • Fire pump and pump room design • Fire alarm system setup and configuration • Detailing, sections, and final schedules • Quantity surveying and cost estimation using REVIT • Exporting schedules and quantities to Excel

PART 6 - REVIT MEP - SHEET SETTING, DETAILING, DOCUMENTATION

Documentation view creation and parameters • Plan views duplication and discipline categorization • Sectional drawings, riser diagrams, and isometric views • Annotations, dimensions, legends, and import/export formats • Detailing layouts and all necessary families • Sheet setting and printing layouts

 

MEP Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation

 

Introduction to HVAC Quantity Surveying and Estimation

Understanding the basics of HVAC quantity surveying and estimation. Exploring the role of quantity surveyors and estimation engineers in the MEP industry.

Roles of Quantity Surveyor and Estimation Engineer

Understanding the specific responsibilities and duties of quantity surveyors and estimation engineers. Exploring how these roles contribute to the successful execution of MEP projects.

Pre-tendering and Post-tendering

Learning about the processes involved in both pre-tendering and post-tendering phases of MEP projects. Understanding the importance of each phase and their impact on project outcomes.

Client, Consultant, Contractor

Understanding the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in MEP projects, including clients, consultants, and contractors. Exploring how collaboration among these parties contributes to project success.

Project Scope (SOW)

Understanding the project scope or statement of work (SOW) and its significance in MEP projects. Learning how to define and manage project scope effectively.

Bill of Quantities

Exploring the concept of bill of quantities (BOQ) and its importance in MEP projects. Learning how to prepare and manage BOQs accurately.

Specifications

Understanding the importance of specifications in MEP projects and how they influence project outcomes. Learning how to interpret and apply specifications effectively.

Vendors List

Exploring the process of creating and managing a vendors list for procuring materials and services in MEP projects. Learning how to evaluate and select vendors based on project requirements.

Request for Information (RFI)

Understanding the RFI process and its importance in clarifying project requirements and resolving issues. Learning how to prepare and respond to RFIs effectively.

Understanding the purpose and significance of letters of intent /acceptance in initiating contractual agreements. Learning how to draft and manage LOIs effectively.

All Items in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting

Comprehensive coverage of all materials, equipment, and components involved in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire fighting systems.

Planswift Software

Introduction to Planswift software for quantity surveying and cost estimation in MEP projects.

Quantity Surveying Using Planswift

Practical exercises and case studies on performing detailed quantity surveying using Planswift software.

Learning how to extract accurate quantities and measurements from project drawings.

Quantity Takeoff Sheet Preparation

Understanding the components and structure of a quantity takeoff sheet in MEP projects.

Learning how to prepare and organize quantity takeoff sheets effectively.

Projects

Project 1 - Fitout Project