Course - Sanitary Systems and Building Technology - MAST2017
Sanitary Systems and Building Technology
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Course content
Water, wastewater and drainage pipes; regulations, sizing, connection to public networks Piping; water, wastewater, drainage, stormwater Sanitary equipment; placement, use, cleaning Hygiene; bacterial growth, spread of infection Hot water supply Pumps and pump systems Sprinkler systems Building physics Construction materials and components Building constructions; foundation, walls, floor, roof, wetrooms, specialty rooms Recess and penetration Trenches, manholes, drainage
Learning outcome
Knowledge The candidate has knowledge of -Nordic building traditions, with emphasis on sanitary systems and building technology -Regulations for water and wastewater -Wastewater and drainage handling -Water, wastewater and drainage piping -Hot water heating -Sanitary equipment placement and use -Hygiene and spread of infection in sanitary systems -Basic building physics, construction materials and components -Construction and documentation of trenches, manholes and drainage Skills The candidate can -Size water and wastewater pipes in accordance with regulations -Size and construct sanitary systems in buildings -Size hot water systems General competence The candidate can -Communicate with architects, building consultants and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding building physics, building parts and construction processes -Communicate with architects, building consultants and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding sanitary systems integration in buildings -Assess the influence of sanitary systems on health and environment -Communicate insight in opportunities and limitations regarding sanitary system alternatives to different stakeholders sanitary systems for buildings
Compulsory assignments
- Excercises
- Laboratory exercises
- Excursions/Practical activities
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN)
Recommended previous knowledge
FENT1011 Engineering Thermodynamics or equivalent.
Subject areas
- Heat Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering