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 exam | Heating and Cooling Systems |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Individual oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
rapport. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |