Air Conditioning 2Laajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student will have an overall understanding of the air conditioning systems and the conditions limiting their design in buildings. The student will be familiar with the most common methods of designing ductworks as well as with the principles of basic adjustment. The student will understand the major concepts of air distribution and be able to apply them to the design of air distribution equipment. The student will know the fundaments in noise control in air conditioning. The student will have an overall understanding of the air flow dynamics of in-blast. The student will be able to compare different air conditioning systems and select the appropriate system for each case. On the basis of measurement calculations, the student will be able to select appropriate components for air conditioning systems with regard to air flow dynamics and noise control.

Content

Air conditioning systems and the limitations to their design, comparison and selection of systems, common design of ductwork and common adjustments , thermodynamics of air conditioning, fundamental processes of air conditioning, calculating the need for air conditioning system cooling, fundaments of air distribution, basics of air flow dynamics for out- and in-blast, air distribution devices and their selection, general principles of sound dynamics, implementation of construction rules and regulations. Laboratory work assignments to support the content for full-time students. For part-time students distance exercises. ---- Technical and economic comparison of various air conditioning systems, special cases when calculating need for cooling, theoretical foundations of sound dynamics in air conditioning and sound dynamic calculations, effect and efficiency, air flow dynamics for in-blast, gravitational and hybrid ventilation, additional air conditioning processes study unit.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to describe the basic solutions for air condition systems in office and service buildings, as well as the conditions limiting their design. The student is able to size air conditioning ductwork and is able to describe the principle of common adjustment. The student is able to select a fan and size a cooling radiator. The student is able to determine fire areas and describe principles related to fire safety. The student is able to compare various forms of air distribution in common facilities and is able to select a suitable one. The student is able to select terminal equipment in mixing air distribution. The student is able to describe the principles of noise abatement in air conditioning, and is able to do simple sound calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the requirements in (1): The student is able to describe flow dynamics for in-blast. The student is able to compare various air conditioning systems and forms of air distribution, and is able to choose an appropriate system for each situation. The student is familiar with the basic sizing methods and common adjustment of ductwork. The student is able to select sound dynamically and flow mechanically appropriate components for an air conditioning system based on measurement calculations. The student is able to design an air conditioning system to a common office and service building, fulfilling the energy, fire safety and sound requirements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements in (3): The student is able to apply the learned knowledge and skills to the air conditioning design of more demanding buildings.