Principles of HVAC design (5 cr)
Code: TT00AF39-3005
General information
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
-
TTMI22KDDouble 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.
Teaching methods
You take part in the weekday-based teaching and tutoring. You study according to the group timetable and do the given homework independently.
Employer connections
None
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basics of HVAC system and building technology.