Examination arrangement

Course content

Students will learn design of HVAC and plumbing systems in different buildings. All phases of a construction case involving HVAC and plumbing design are highlighted. First, about how projects on HVAC design are announced, until design contracts are written. Furthermore, about the various stages of the design work with the preliminary project, main project and tender description. Project descriptions are prepared for each phase of the process. Students also prepare working drawings for the contractors who will build the facilities the students design. Students have access to modern digital design tools to prepare the drawings with necessary calculations and descriptions. The subject is adapted to the work tasks performed at a HVAC and plumbing technical advisory office. It gives the students a good preparation for the work tasks that await them after their studies. As far as possible, the aim is that the projects the students will be working on are drawn from ongoing construction projects. The students can then compare their own project with a real project under construction, which they find both fun and challenging.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

Design of HVAC and plumbing systems with everything it entails such as HVAC and plumbing technical expertise, legislation, regulations, standards, industry guides and builder templates.

Necessary interfaces with other disciplines are highlighted: Architect, landscape architect, civil engineering, electrical, fire and various other disciplines that may be relevant for their project.

Skills:

Candidates can:

Carry out design work in all phases of real HVAC and plumbing systems in a construction process: Announcement, contract sign-up, preliminary project, main project, tender description and preparation of working drawings. The candidate can also map and document existing HVAC and plumbing systems where documentation is missing.

General competence

Candidates can:

-Prepare necessary HVAC and plumbing technical drawings and descriptions accompanying a construction project.

-Exchange necessary HVAC technical knowledge with architects, builders, consultants, engineers and other users in connection with various construction projects.

-Communicate knowledge about possibilities and limitations of HVAC technical systems to different user groups.

-Evaluate different HVAC technical solutions based on current framework conditions.

-Discuss the effects of various HVAC technical solutions on indoor climate, energy, environment, economy and society.

Learning methods and activities

Learning styles and activities:

The course consists of several different learning methods and activities.

Lectures, inspection(s) of buildings and mapping and documentation of "unknown" HVAC and plumbing facilities. The students work in design groups set up by the teacher.

The aim is to carry out one major fieldwork in October.

The students get to use modern digital design tools to prepare necessary drawings and calculations. Students must obtain necessary drawings and information from various government offices. They must look up which public requirements and rules apply to their project. They learn to analyse requirement specifications from builders to see what it entails in terms of work tasks for them.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Further on evaluation

Students will prepare a mandatory written project assignment. The thesis must include complete HVAC and plumbing technical design with drawings for a real construction project. They will present a mandatory presentation of the project. There will be an oral hearing/examination based on the project material. Mandatory excursions/practical activities will be carried out. Approved mandatory assignments (excursions/practical activities) will be valid for all subsequent exams in the course. A passing grade in the course corresponds to grade C or better. The work in the course is delivered in groups, but the students are assessed individually.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The subject builds on the traditional Ventilation technology, Heating and cooling technology, Sanitary and house building technology, HVAC and plumbing oriented electrical and control technology. Access to the course requires admission to the Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, NTNU, Trondheim.