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 be able to understand the principles and theories behind
planning of HVAC systems
- Must be able to apply methods to analyse the interplay between
the indoor environment energy use and HVAC systems
- Must have knowledge of economic calculation of profitability
including overall economy consequences of indoor related
productivity changes
- Must have knowledge of key standards within building
information modelling in the field of HVAC systems
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to apply proper terminology
- Must be able to set up functional demands to the indoor
environment and HVAC systems of a building
- Must be able to measure the indoor environmental quality and
energy consumption of a building and its systems
- Must be able to design the HVAC systems based on an overall
consideration to ensure fulfilment of the building code
- Must be able to analyse the building to minimize the energy use
by optimizing the HVAC systems and indoor environment level
- Must be able to analyse the financial profitability of the HVAC
solution and the entire building design
- Must be able to use BIM in designing and quality assurance of
the HVAC systems
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to size the indoor environment and HVAC system of
a building
- Must be able to argue for the chosen HVAC system in relation to
the level of indoor environment to all parties in the building
sector
- Must be able to communicate the results of the project work in
a project report
- Must be able to contribute successfully to teamwork within the
problem area and make a common presentation of the result of the
project work
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision possibly supplemented with
instructions, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 15 ECTS which is corresponding to 450 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Building Ventilation, Heating and Cooling |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
rapport. |
ECTS | 15 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |