Heating and Cooling Systems

2020/2021

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based upon knowledge obtained at the 1st semester or equivalent.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

  • Must understand the basics of water and airflows
  • Must understand the physical properties and characteristics of liquids and gases
  • Must have knowledge on functional requirements regulations and standards regarding heating and cooling systems
  • Must be able to account in general for the system layout and control of heating and cooling systems
  • Must be able to explain pressure distribution closed pipe systems
  • Must have knowledge on sizing heating and cooling systems

Skills

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to calculate the hydrostatic forces
  • Must be able to apply the continuity energy and momentum equations
  • Must be able to set up functional requirements for heating and cooling systems
  • Must be able to size heating and cooling systems
  • Must be able to carry out calculation of pressure losses for closed duct systems including pumps
  • Must be able to describe the control of the heating system

Competences

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to evaluate different system designs according to a specific building the energy consumption future-orientated maintenance and security of supplies
  • Must be able to discus and evaluate the optimal choice of heating and cooling systems

Type of instruction

Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests.

Extent and expected workload

The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.

Exam

Exams

Name of examHeating and Cooling Systems
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
Individual oral exam based on presentation seminar and project rapport.
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleVarme- og køleteknik
Module codeB-BED-K2-8
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of the Build Environment
DepartmentDepartment of the Built Environment
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science