Without the integration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and systems in a building, it is extremely difficult to keep safe and healthy conditions for the people using that facility. It is this aspect of building design which ensures the overall indoor temperature, humidity, and air quality.
But who are in-charge of this kind of technology? The HVAC engineers.
HVAC engineers are typically mechanical engineers who give greater focus on HVAC systems. They usually work for HVAC suppliers or contractors, wherein they design, install, maintain, and repair products and systems. Much of their work caters to the HVAC needs of residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial buildings, including schools, office buildings, and health care facilities.
Their primary role is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor quality using different products and systems for HVAC. Using their knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, HVAC engineers design new systems and find solutions for existing system problems.
In order for HVAC engineers to become successful in what they do, they have to possess certain skills.
There are four: problem solving, computer-aided drafting, strong attention to detail, and communication skills.
Problem Solving
HVAC engineers have to meet the basic requirement for them to be called engineers – having the ability to solve problems using technical knowledge. In their case, they are bound to think critically in making products and systems for HVAC work optimally in buildings. This skill is learned in engineering school and further enhanced through trainings and field work. Problem solving should be inherent to HVAC engineers not only in terms of theory but also in practice. Computer-aided Design Products and systems for HVAC today are heavily dependent on the use of computer-aided design. For that, HVAC engineers are required to be proficient with the design software used in the industry, enabling them to translate their solutions to real-life applications in the most effective way possible.
Strong Attention to Detail
One minor mistake with products for HVAC that was overlooked can lead to a disaster.
In installation, for example, one duct that was wrongly installed which was failed to inspect can have serious repercussions later during building operations. In the design aspect, a small miscalculation could drastically shorten an HVAC equipment’s service life.
Moreover, having a strong attention to detail also applies when HVAC engineers perform cost estimation. Part of the job is to prepare estimates particularly those involved in sales.
Communication Skills
Like in any organization which requires its employees to collaborate, HVAC engineers have to communicate effectively. Because the entire job cannot be done alone.
Above that, they also work with clients and HVAC suppliers, obliging them to engage in interpersonal relationships to sell products and systems for HVAC and make the necessary orders, respectively.
HVAC engineers at Rubber World Industries (RWI) possess these four key skills. Since its inception in 1993, the company boasts itself to have the
HVAC engineers with the highest caliber, serving its huge number of customers especially in their home region which is the Middle East.
Apart from the topnotch quality of the products that it offers, RWI built its worldwide success – with access to over 90 countries globally – through the customer service that it provides. With Gulf.O.Flex as its flagship brand, the HVAC engineers at RWI knows pretty much what the customers want when it comes to flexible rubber insulation.
