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Principles of HVAC designLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TT00AF39

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You will get some basic knowledge of the performance and functioning of heating, ventilation and water supply systems and how to dimension and design such systems. In the course you will also learn some basics of fluid mechanics and heat transfer and also basics of heat loss calculations of buildings

Content

Heat transfer in steady state conditions in buildings. Calculations of heat transfer coefficient (U-value of building structures). Calculations of heat losses in buildings and pipes. Basics of fluid mechanics and pipe dimensioning. Pressure loss calculations in pipes and ducts.

Qualifications

Basics of HVAC system and building technology.

Materials

No additional related studies

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Teachers
  • Teemu Lahikainen
Groups
  • TTMI22KD
    Double Degree in Building services engineering, part-time studies

Objective

You will get some basic knowledge of the performance and functioning of heating, ventilation and water supply systems and how to dimension and design such systems. In the course you will also learn some basics of fluid mechanics and heat transfer and also basics of heat loss calculations of buildings

Content

Heat transfer in steady state conditions in buildings. Calculations of heat transfer coefficient (U-value of building structures). Calculations of heat losses in buildings and pipes. Basics of fluid mechanics and pipe dimensioning. Pressure loss calculations in pipes and ducts.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

You take part in the weekday-based teaching and tutoring. You study according to the group timetable and do the given homework independently.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of HVAC system and building technology.