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MAST2016

Ventilation Systems in Buildings

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Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

• Indoor climate; indoor environment, comfort, noise, regulations, standards • Psycrometry; definitions, diagram, processes • Sound; sources, acoustics, dampening, insulation • Ventilation principles; air movement, mixing, displacement • Ventilation systems; components, system solutions, air conditioning, air distribution • Ventilation frameworks; natural ventilation, mechanical exhaust ventilation, balanced ventilation, hybrid ventilation • Demand controlled ventilation • Measurements and balancing • Sizing; thermal basis, physiological basis, flow basis, channels, sound

Learning outcome

Knowledge The candidate has knowledge of • Regulations and standards for ventilation systems in buildings • Requirements for good indoor climate • Properties of moist air • Noise criteria, sources, dampening and insulation in ventilation systems • Different ventilation principles and frameworks for ventilation systems in buildings • Different components in ventilation systems • Ventilation systems commissioning Skills The candidate can • Use the Mollier diagram for moist air • Design and size ventilations systems for modern buildings • Balance ventilation systems in buildings General competence The candidate can • Communicate with architects, building consultants and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding ventilation systems integration in buildings • Assess the influence of ventilation on indoor climate and health • Communicate insight in opportunities and limitations regarding ventilation system alternatives to different stakeholders • Discuss opportunities for innovation and development within ventilation systems for buildings

Compulsory assignments

  • Excercises
  • Laboratory exercises
  • Excursions/Practical activities

Further on evaluation

2/3 of assigned exercises must be approved. All laboratory exercises must be approved. Compulsory excursions/practical activities.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN)

Subject areas

  • Heat Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Energy and Process Engineering