Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

This course teaches the essential techniques for balancing air and water systems, verifying equipment performance, and solving common HVAC issues. Participants will learn how to select and use test instruments, interpret system data, and document results effectively. Through small-group labs and interactive workshops, attendees will gain confidence in applying TAB procedures to both new and existing systems.

• Consulting engineers and commissioning authorities involved in HVAC system design and verification.
• Building owners, facility managers, and operating staff responsible for system performance.
• Contractors and service organizations seeking hands-on TAB experience for installation and maintenance.

See photos from a previous offering of this course!

Download the agenda in PDF format here.

MONDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)

Registration/Check-in (7:30 to 8 AM)

• Welcome and Overview
• Introduction to TAB
• Test Instruments
• Duct Design and Pressure Measurement
• Plan Reading
• Grille and Diffuser Measurements
• Daily Questions and Adjourn

TUESDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)

• Pitot Tube Measurements
• TAB Forms and Reports
• Fans
• VAV Systems
• Multizone Systems
• Water Systems
• Terminal Units and Controls
• Daily Questions and Adjourn

WEDNESDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)

• Air Balance Procedures
• Grille and Diffuser Balancing Procedures
• VAV Balancing Procedures
• Pump and Control Valve Applications
• Water System Balancing Procedure
• Flow Measurement Devices in Hydronic Systems
• Instruments Lab
• Daily Questions and Adjourn

THURSDAY (8 AM to 4:45 PM)

• Group Workstation Introduction and Walk-through
• Small groups will rotate through seven workstations
• Group Workstations 1-6
• Adjourn 

FRIDAY (8 AM to Noon)*

• Discussion of Certification Types and Costs of Balancing
• Review of Questions
• Group Workstation 7
• Discussion and Q&A

*Please note that lunch is not included on Friday.

"Presenters were very knowledgable in their field and were able to explain things in a way that everyone could understand."
—Gerald Clark

"I enjoyed the presentations…the speaker has obviously a lot of experience… the instrumentation and lab are state of the art. Thumbs up."
—Luis Lopez

Tj Mlodzik

TJ Mlodzik; NEBB FHT CP and NEBB TAB CT, has been working with Badger Balancing LLC as a NEBB TAB Certified Technician since 2012. In 2021, he received his NEBB FHT CP which is Fume Hood Testing Certified Professional.  He is responsible for multiple projects, including balancing air and water systems to engineering specifications and NEBB requirements.  Along with new and existing building projects, he does annual hospital ACH reporting throughout the state of Wisconsin and fume hood testing to NEBB and ASHRAE Standards.  Prior to Badger Balancing LLC, he earned a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.

Bj Rollin

BJ has over 18 Years in the HVAC Industry spending time working to install air handling systems as well as configure and install complex electrical and control systems.  BJ has received EPA, OSHA Certifications and is a NEBB Certified Technician.