45 Days
BEGINNER ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL & CIVIL) INTERNSHIP
HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics
HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics is a Beginner internship track focused on Foundational skills, syntax, basic tools, and core industry workflows.
2 Months
Beginner
Choose portfolio projects from your selected level
Beginner internship certificate and mentor-guided learning
Real-world assignments in Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer (Envelope)
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Outcomes
What this program helps you build by the end
Outcome-focused highlights designed to make the value of the program easy to understand at a glance.
3 Portfolio Projects Required
Project requirement for this tier
Engineering (Mechanical & Civil)
Career domain
Curriculum
Build practical skills through structured module work
Every module is sequenced to help learners move from guided basics to stronger, portfolio-worthy execution.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Wall Assembly U-Value Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Wall Assembly U-Value Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a script that ingests a CSV of building materials (brick, insulation, drywall) with known R-values, and calculates the total U-Value of the wall assembly
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Wall Assembly U-Value Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Sensible Heat Equation Script in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Sensible Heat Equation Script into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Using the core formula $Q = 1.08 \times CFM \times \Delta T$ to calculate the BTUs required to heat a room
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Sensible Heat Equation Script against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Mixed Air Temperature Logic in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Mixed Air Temperature Logic into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the exact temperature of air when 3,000 CFM of 75°F Return Air mixes with 1,000 CFM of 95°F Outside Air
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Mixed Air Temperature Logic against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the radiant heat load added to a room through a window based on the glass area, SHGC rating, and peak solar irradiance
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Infiltration Heat Loss in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Infiltration Heat Loss into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting Air Changes per Hour (ACH) into total CFM, and calculating the BTU penalty of winter drafts leaking into a building
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Infiltration Heat Loss against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Thermal Bridging Penalty Auditor in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Thermal Bridging Penalty Auditor into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Scanning a JSON wall assembly file and applying a 15% thermal efficiency penalty if steel studs are used instead of wood
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Thermal Bridging Penalty Auditor against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Latent Heat of Condensation in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Latent Heat of Condensation into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the exact energy (BTUs) required to condense 5 lbs of water vapor out of the air stream per hour
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Latent Heat of Condensation against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Dew Point Alarm Trigger in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Dew Point Alarm Trigger into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a Python script that takes live Dry Bulb (DB) temperature and Relative Humidity (RH) and triggers an alert if condensation is imminent on a 55°F pipe
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Dew Point Alarm Trigger against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Total Enthalpy Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Total Enthalpy Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the total heat content (BTU/lb) of an air mass given its Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb temperatures
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Total Enthalpy Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) Evaluator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) Evaluator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a formula to determine what percentage of a room's heat load is Sensible (temperature) vs. Latent (humidity
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) Evaluator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Commercial Humidifier Sizing in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Commercial Humidifier Sizing into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating exactly how many pounds of steam per hour are required to bring outside winter air (10% RH) up to a comfortable 40% RH
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Commercial Humidifier Sizing against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Air Density Altitude Correction in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Air Density Altitude Correction into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a function that adjusts the standard air density constant (0.075 lb/ft³) for a building located in Denver, Colorado (5,280 ft elevation
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Air Density Altitude Correction against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Cooling Coil Capacity (Total vs. Sensible) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Cooling Coil Capacity (Total vs. Sensible) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Given entering and leaving air conditions, calculating both the sensible cooling (temp drop) and latent cooling (dehumidification) done by an AC coil
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Cooling Coil Capacity (Total vs. Sensible) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Psychrometric State Point JSON in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Psychrometric State Point JSON into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting 5 different physical air states into a structured JSON file mapping Enthalpy, Humidity Ratio, and Specific Volume
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Psychrometric State Point JSON against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Single Room Peak Load Summary in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Single Room Peak Load Summary into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Ingesting a CSV of wall areas, windows, and roof types to output the exact Peak Cooling Load in BTUs/hr
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Single Room Peak Load Summary against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Internal Heat Gain (People & Plugs) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Internal Heat Gain (People & Plugs) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting a room's occupancy (e.g., 50 people) and equipment wattage (e.g., 2,500W of computers) into Sensible and Latent cooling loads
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Internal Heat Gain (People & Plugs) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Winter Envelope Loss Generator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Winter Envelope Loss Generator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the worst-case winter heating requirement based on a design outdoor temperature of 5°F and an indoor setpoint of 72°F
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Winter Envelope Loss Generator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Block Load vs. Peak Room Load in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Block Load vs. Peak Room Load into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing logic to prove that the peak load of an entire building is less than the sum of individual room peaks due to solar shifting throughout the day
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Block Load vs. Peak Room Load against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Lighting Wattage to BTU Converter in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Lighting Wattage to BTU Converter into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
A script that reads a lighting schedule CSV, applies a ballast factor, and calculates the exact cooling penalty of the lights
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Lighting Wattage to BTU Converter against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Ventilation Load (ASHRAE 62.1) Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Ventilation Load (ASHRAE 62.1) Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the mandated fresh outside air required based on the square footage and occupancy type of a classroom
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Ventilation Load (ASHRAE 62.1) Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Automated Load Report (JSON) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Automated Load Report (JSON) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Aggregating envelope, internal, and ventilation loads into a single JSON payload to hand off to the equipment sizing team
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Automated Load Report (JSON) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Room CFM Requirement Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Room CFM Requirement Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Reversing the sensible heat formula: calculating exactly how much air (CFM) must be pushed into a room to satisfy a 15,000 BTU cooling load
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Room CFM Requirement Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Duct Velocity Limit Auditor in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Duct Velocity Limit Auditor into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a script that scans a CSV of duct sizes and CFMs, automatically failing any residential branch duct that exceeds 600 Feet Per Minute (FPM) to prevent acoustic noise
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Duct Velocity Limit Auditor against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Rectangular to Round Duct Conversion in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Rectangular to Round Duct Conversion into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Using the equivalent diameter mathematical formula to convert a 24"x12" rectangular duct into its aerodynamically equivalent round duct size
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Rectangular to Round Duct Conversion against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Friction Rate (Static Pressure) Limit in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Friction Rate (Static Pressure) Limit into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Flagging any duct segment in a CSV where the friction rate exceeds the industry standard of 0.1 inches of water column (in. w.c.) per 100 feet
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Friction Rate (Static Pressure) Limit against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Total External Static Pressure (TESP) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Total External Static Pressure (TESP) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Summing the pressure drops of the ductwork, the air filter, and the cooling coil to calculate the exact static pressure the fan must overcome
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Total External Static Pressure (TESP) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for VAV Box Minimum Airflow Script in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break VAV Box Minimum Airflow Script into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Setting the logic for a Variable Air Volume (VAV) box so it never closes below 20% flow, ensuring the room still receives fresh ventilation air
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test VAV Box Minimum Airflow Script against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Diffuser Throw & Drop Validator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Diffuser Throw & Drop Validator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Matching the manufacturer's throw distance data against the physical dimensions of a room to ensure the air actually reaches the opposite wall
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Diffuser Throw & Drop Validator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Hydronic Pump GPM Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Hydronic Pump GPM Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Using the formula $GPM = Q / (500 \times \Delta T)$ to calculate the exact gallons per minute of water needed to satisfy a 500,000 BTU boiler load
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Hydronic Pump GPM Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Superheat & Subcooling Validator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Superheat & Subcooling Validator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a script that compares live refrigerant pipe temperatures against a Pressure-Temperature (PT) chart CSV to determine if an AC system is undercharged or overcharged
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Superheat & Subcooling Validator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Pipe Friction Head Loss Calculation in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Pipe Friction Head Loss Calculation into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the pump "Head" (pressure) required to push 100 GPM of water through 300 feet of 2-inch copper pipe
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Pipe Friction Head Loss Calculation against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Refrigerant Phase State Classifier in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Refrigerant Phase State Classifier into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
A logic script that looks at a coordinate on a Pressure-Enthalpy (P-H) diagram and outputs whether the refrigerant is a Subcooled Liquid, Saturated Mixture, or Superheated Vapor
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Refrigerant Phase State Classifier against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Expansion Tank Sizing Algorithm in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Expansion Tank Sizing Algorithm into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the percentage of thermal expansion when 500 gallons of water is heated from 60°F to 180°F, sizing the safety tank accordingly
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Expansion Tank Sizing Algorithm against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Compressor Compression Ratio in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Compressor Compression Ratio into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Calculating the absolute discharge pressure divided by the absolute suction pressure to ensure the compressor doesn't overheat
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Compressor Compression Ratio against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Chiller COP (Coefficient of Performance) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Chiller COP (Coefficient of Performance) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting a commercial chiller's "kW per Ton" rating into a strict thermodynamic efficiency ratio (COP
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Chiller COP (Coefficient of Performance) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for RTU Tonnage Converter & Rounding in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break RTU Tonnage Converter & Rounding into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting a raw calculated load of 42,500 BTUs into standard HVAC "Tons" (1 Ton = 12,000 BTUs), and writing logic to round up to the nearest standard manufactured size (4.0 Tons
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test RTU Tonnage Converter & Rounding against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Fan Motor Brake Horsepower (BHP) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Fan Motor Brake Horsepower (BHP) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Using the formula $BHP = (CFM \times Static Pressure) / (6356 \times Fan Efficiency)$ to size the electrical motor for an air handler
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Fan Motor Brake Horsepower (BHP) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Heater kW to BTU Phase Load in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Heater kW to BTU Phase Load into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting a 15kW electric duct heater into BTUs (1kW = 3,412 BTUs) and calculating the 3-phase electrical amp draw for the electrical engineer
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Heater kW to BTU Phase Load against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Dehumidifier Capacity Matcher in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Dehumidifier Capacity Matcher into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Converting a latent cooling load (BTUs) into physical "Pints of Water per Day" to select the correct commercial dehumidifier
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Dehumidifier Capacity Matcher against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Pump Cavitation Risk (NPSH) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Pump Cavitation Risk (NPSH) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Checking if the Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHa) is greater than the NPSH required; if not, the script flags that the pump will destroy itself
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Pump Cavitation Risk (NPSH) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Condensate Drain Pipe Sizing in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Condensate Drain Pipe Sizing into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a rule-based script that automatically sizes the PVC drain pipe (e.g., 3/4" or 1") based strictly on the total tonnage of the AC unit
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Condensate Drain Pipe Sizing against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Automated Equipment Schedule (CSV) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Automated Equipment Schedule (CSV) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Parsing multiple JSON room files and generating a clean, master CSV schedule listing every VAV box, its CFM, and its neck size for the contractor
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Automated Equipment Schedule (CSV) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for SEER/EER Energy Cost Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break SEER/EER Energy Cost Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a script that takes the SEER rating of an AC unit, the local electricity cost ($/kWh), and the estimated annual run hours to predict the yearly power bill
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test SEER/EER Energy Cost Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Economizer "Free Cooling" Logic in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Economizer "Free Cooling" Logic into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing the JSON control logic for an Air Handler: IF Outside Air < 55°F AND Enthalpy is low, THEN open outside air damper 100% and shut off compressor
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Economizer "Free Cooling" Logic against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Boiler Outdoor Reset Curve in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Boiler Outdoor Reset Curve into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing a script that automatically lowers the hot water temperature supplied to the radiators as the outdoor weather gets warmer, saving gas
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Boiler Outdoor Reset Curve against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Writing control logic that monitors a room's CO2 levels; if CO2 drops below 800ppm, the script reduces the fresh air intake to save energy
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for VFD Affinity Law Calculator in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break VFD Affinity Law Calculator into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Proving the massive energy savings of Variable Frequency Drives by calculating that reducing fan speed by 20% drops electrical power consumption by nearly 50%
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test VFD Affinity Law Calculator against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Degree-Day Heating Cost Analyzer in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Degree-Day Heating Cost Analyzer into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Ingesting a CSV of historical "Heating Degree Days" for Chicago and calculating the expected natural gas consumption for the winter
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Degree-Day Heating Cost Analyzer against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Night Setback Recovery Time in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Night Setback Recovery Time into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Estimating how many hours it will take a heating system to bring a building from a 60°F overnight setback back up to 70°F before employees arrive
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Night Setback Recovery Time against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Define Project Brief
Write the objective, scope, inputs, constraints, and acceptance criteria for Building Energy Grade JSON in HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics.
Submission
Brief document with objective, scope, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
AI Review Focus
Checks clarity, scope, realism, and alignment with the selected course topic.
Plan Workflow
Break Building Energy Grade JSON into milestones, required tools, source data, validation rules, and final output format.
Submission
Milestone checklist with tools, data requirements, and review plan.
AI Review Focus
Checks sequencing, tool fit, completeness, and execution readiness.
Build Core Output
Creating an auditing script that checks equipment SEER, boiler AFUE, and lighting Watts/SqFt, outputting a final Energy Compliance Pass/Fail JSON file
Submission
Project file, repository, design link, spreadsheet, report, or implementation artifact.
AI Review Focus
Checks whether the artifact is complete, structured, practical, and reviewable.
Document and Review
Explain key decisions, test Building Energy Grade JSON against the brief, and record fixes or limitations.
Submission
README, decision log, quality checklist, screenshots, or demo notes.
AI Review Focus
Checks reasoning quality, evidence of review, and portfolio presentation readiness.
Why Choose This Course
Strong reasons learners choose this track over passive learning
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Guided Practical Workflow
The track breaks HVAC Fundamentals & Thermal Basics into clear tasks, checkpoints, and submission expectations.
Career-Relevant Output
You finish with a concrete project artifact that helps show your learning progress.
Structured Internship Path
The program is organized by tier, duration, and portfolio requirements so learners know exactly what to complete.
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I liked that every module ended with something concrete to submit, review, and improve.
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Yes. The curriculum is organized around structured assignments, submissions, and reviewable portfolio outputs.
This is a 45 Days Beginner tier track with 3 Portfolio Projects Required.
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How it works
01
Share Link
02
Friend Enrolls
03
Both Get Rewards