Principles of HVAC designLaajuus (5 cr)

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. Control valves in fluid systems.

Qualifications

Basics of HEVAC system and building technology.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You can use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations. You can choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices. You can promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.