Building as an Energy System II, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and comprehension
The overall goal of the course is to acquire knowledge and skills about system structure and functionality of building services systems including heating system, domestic cold and hot water system, sewage system and ventilation system in buildings.

Proficiency and ability
After completed course the student shall be able to:

• Size and describe the design of HVAC, water and sewage systems, and
• have insight into energy consumption and parameters that affect a plumbing system.

Values and attitude
After completed course the student shall

• have ability to compile and present different building services systems in relation to energy consumption, environmental impact, and indoor climate for different circumstances.

Content

The following steps are addressed

• indoor climate for comfort and health: Thermal comfort, Air quality
• ventilation: Ventilation requirements, Ventilation system, Duct system, Sizing
• comfort cooling: Cooling power requirements, Cooling system
• heating: Power and energy needs, Heating system, Sizing, Heat production
• tap water: Tap water system, Sizing, and
• sewage: Wastewater system, Urban runoff

The course starts with a historical look at the development of building services systems. The purpose of building services systems has always been to create a comfortable and healthy indoor climate for humans. Furthermore, focus is placed on the construction of today's ventilation, cooling, and heating systems, and how these are sized according to buildings' use, heat balance, power and energy needs (sizing of the cooling systems is not included in this course). Construction of various ventilation-, water- and sewage systems are also included.

Examinations and grades

Theory, 4 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Project work, 3.5 credits (Code: A002)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

As a grade for the course, the grade from A001 is given given that A002 is approved.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

Construction Engineering I, 7.5 Credits, Construction Engineering II, 7.5 Credits and 6 Credits from Algebra and Calculus for Students in Engineering, 15 Credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course can be given in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Materials that are distributed during the course.