Heating Technology (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student has an overall understanding of different heating systems, the way they relate to the other building service systems and their impact on the indoor climate and the energy consumption of a building.
The student can determine the heating power and energy needed to heat a house and perform related calculations.
The student can choose components for the heating system appropriately.
The student can apply the rules and regulations governing the heating of buildings.
The student can create a heating plan for a conventional house and supervise the implementation of a heating system on a construction site.

Content

Heat production systems for buildings, requirements for heating power, and energy consumption
Heat release devices, the heat distribution system, control, expansion and safety devices, pipe insulation
Designing the heating system of a conventional house.

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.

Qualifications

Competences of the following studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of HVAC systems
CAD and BIM