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Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings (5 cr)

Code: TX00FF40-3002

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Real Estate and Construction

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Building Services Engineering

Teachers

  • Uusi opettaja Talotekniikka
  • Aki Valkeapää

Groups

  • TXF23S2_LVI
    LVI-tekniikan opintopolku
  • TXF23S2_KIINT
    Kiinteistöjohtamisen opintopolku
  • TXF23S2
    Talotekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto

Objective

The student can calculate the heating power demand of the building, explain the structures of the radiator and floor heating system and the control principles. The student can dimension the pipework, radiators, circulation pump and expansion vessel and safety devices.

Content

The building's heating power demand and its calculation. Different heat distribution methods and devices. Ways of adjusting the heating system. Water-circulating radiator and floor heating system. Dimensioning of pipework and selection of radiator, circulation pump, expansion vessel and safety devices.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently apply the skills and knowledge listed above.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements listed above, the student can give grounds for the solutions he or she has chosen and develop these solutions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Prerequisites

Competences of the following studies:

Basics of HVAC Systems
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics