About Course
Buildings, including industrial and commercial buildings, consume about 40% of total electricity generation from the main grid or other local generations, leading to global warming and a significant high CO2 emission to the environment.
Almost 50% of building energy consumption is attributed to air conditioning systems. In tropical regions like Singapore, space cooling is essential for industrial or commercial buildings throughout the year to improve productivity, comfort level and indoor air quality. As chiller plants are an essential part of the cooling infrastructure in building and consume a significant amount of energy, this module focuses on the how to optimize the cooling system energy consumption by understanding through the fundamental of chiller plants and their associated components such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers and controls. The operational strategies of a chiller plant is also paramount to optimising the energy consumption required for cooling. Thus, the selection of a chiller plays a considerable role in such energy-efficient operation of the plant.
This module focuses on the chiller plants and includes the following sub-topics:
- Fundamental of Chiller plants and their associated components
- Selection of chillers
- Waterside circulation system
- Fundamentals of Cooling towers and their operation
- Chiller plant design consideration
- Strategies to minimizing the energy consumption of the chiller plant.
Skills you’ll gain
Building Services
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability
Who Should Attend
Technical staff and engineers who wish to upskill their knowledge in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.
Learning Outcomes
Overview and Fundamentals
- Introduction of HVAC system
Key components of HVAC
System architecture of chiller plant
Thermodynamics of Cooling
Principles of heat transfer
Principles and Technologies
- Thermodynamic cycles in chillers
Fluid Dynamics
Pumping systems
Performance curve of pumps
Flow characteristics
Chilled water distribution system
Chiller Fundamentals and Analysis
- Types of chillers and their role
Water Cooled chillers
Chiller without compressor
Chiller selection and energy consumption analysis
Condenser and evaporator design analysis
Heat Rejection Technologies and Selection
- Types of cooling towers
Cooling tower sizing
Performance analysis and optimization
Water treatment process
Energy saving strategies for cooling towers
Chiller Plant Control
- Types of refrigerants and their role
Sensors and instrumentations
Chiller plant control methods
Overall performance optimization strategies
Optimisation Strategies and a Technical Site Visit
- Technical visit to SIT@Punggol district cooling system (2 hrs)
Assessment (Quiz)
Group workshop and discussion
Teaching Team
Swapnil Dubey
Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 27, 28 & 31 Aug 2026 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Day | Learning Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning Session: Overview and Fundamentals Afternoon Session: Principles and Technologies |
| Day 2 | Morning Session: Chiller Fundamentals and Analysis Afternoon Session: Heat Rejection Technologies and Selection |
| Day 3 | Morning Session: Chiller Plant Control
|
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,597.00
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,079.10 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$419.10 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,079.10 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$3,597.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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