Heating Systems and Heating Demand CalculationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can use consistently professional concepts related to heat demand calculations and heating systems in buildings. You can understand and describe heating systems in buildings and the range of use of different types of heating systems. You can calculate heat demand of  a building according to D5 National Building Code. You can define and select suitable heat emitters and heat sources which meet the requirements of good indoor climate and energy efficiency in buildings. 

Content

How are calculated heat demands for heating systems in spaces and in whole buildings? What kind of parts do the heating system consist of and what are the functions of all parts? With what kind of ways of heating, parts of heating systems and heat sources can hot water heating in a building be realized? With what kind of methods, practices and co-operation of designers can the requirements for heating be achieved? What are the requirements of authorities for calculations and documents which fullfill the demands?

Qualifications

Basis knowledge of HEVAC- and building techniques

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations c) identify interrelated tasks e) use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field