Course - Heating and Cooling Systems in Buildings - MAST2018
MAST2018 - Heating and Cooling Systems in Buildings
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 45 minutes | D |
Course content
-Heat transfer; heat transfer mechanisms, thermal transmittance, heat exchangers -Hydronic heating systems; energy sources, configuration, working principles, pipe sizing, pump capacity, expansion and safety systems, balancing, capacity control, shunt systems, heat storage, low temperature systems -District heating; heating plant, network, customer systems -Heat pumps; thermodynamics, components, working fluids, control, system solutions
Learning outcome
Knowledge The candidate has knowledge of -Heat transfer through conduction, convection and radiation -Working principles of heat exchangers -Different hydronic heating system solutions, including low temperature systems -Relevant energy sources for hydronic heating systems -Expansion and safety systems for hydronic heating systems -Procedures for hydronic heating system balancing -District heating systems, including heat plants, networks and customer systems -Different systems solutions, components and working fluids for heat pump systems -Heat pump process control Skills The candidate can -Calculate thermal resistance and thermal transmittance for different constructions -Calculate power and energy needs for heating/cooling -Size and construct hydronic heating systems -Size and construct heat pumps and cooling systems -Calculate the performance of different heat pump processes -Balance hydronic heating systems -Use digital tools for building performance simulation General competence The candidate can -Communicate with architects, building consultants and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding integration of heating/cooling systems in buildings -Assess the consequences of choice of energy sources and system solutions for heating/cooling systems -Communicate insight in opportunities and limitations regarding heating/cooling system alternatives to different stakeholders -Discuss opportunities for innovation and development within heating and cooling systems for buildings
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
- 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.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Heat Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Oral exam 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"