Principles of HVAC design (5 cr)
Code: TT00AF39-3004
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 17.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Teachers
- Teemu Lahikainen
Teacher in charge
Teemu Lahikainen
Groups
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TTMI21KDDouble Degree in Building services engineering, full-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.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basics of HVAC system and building technology.