Heating Technology 2Laajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

The student will have an overall understanding of the operations of heating systems in buildings and their effect on indoor climate. The student will know some of the rules and regulations concerning heating systems in buildings. The student will also be familiar with the effect of a heating system on the energy efficiency of a building. The student will also be familiar with the major measurements and measuring instruments used to test the operation of heating systems.

The student will understand the structure of various heat transfer pipe systems, their flow dynamic characteristics and be able to independently design an efficient and economic heating system. The student will also be able to independently design and select the necessary reserve and overflow tanks. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with the public rules and regulations about the safety of operation of heating systems and able to implement them. The student will be able to independently design a heat distribution centre for district heating. The student will understand the basic concepts of the control valves in heat distribution pipes and be able to apply the principles of assessment for selection of valves. The student will be able to select appropriate insulation for heat transfer piping and its components.

Content

Public rules, regulations and guidelines as basis for the design, implementation and operation of heating systems. Design, balancing and regulation of heating systems. Design and selection of components for systems of heat generation.

Qualifications

Introduction to HVAC technology, Measuring technology, HVAC systems, Heating technology 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to choose the correct formula of a given set of formulas, knows the meaning and correct usage of symbols, and is able to apply formulas correctly according to given initial data in familiar cases. The student is able to verbally explain concepts and judge given statements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the requirements above, the student is able to make use of the course material and his or her own material in the tasks of the exams. The student is able to separate the essential from the given initial data, ignore the unessential, and to find or independently evaluate the missing initial data needed for the solution. The student is able to deduce and implement the correct process in multiphase tasks which require multiple initial phases and combining them. The student completes the test with a passing total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements above, the student is able to solve the most demanding tasks of exams, which require assessment, reasoning and new approach. He or she solves the tasks almost without errors and completes the exam with a passing total score.