HVAC in agricultural construction

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05BR20303
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Viljanmaa, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2013LVI   3 spring   1.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2013LVI   4 spring   1.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2014LVI   3 autumn   1.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2014LVI   4 autumn   1.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be familiar with the alternatives and requirements pertaining to ventilation in animal shelters. They will be competent in calculating the need for ventilation and heating in a production facility. They will understand the requirements for water management in an agricultural facility.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 53 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Heat production of farm animals
- Fans, types of flues and wall panels
- Automation of ventilation systems
- Even-pressure ventilation
- Screen walls
- Dealing with sewage on a farm

Recommended or Required Reading

To be announced durng the lectures.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and calculations

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

Approved calculations/exercises and a final exam

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