Basics of HVAC technology and Energy Economics

Structure Type: Course
Code: RAK2E1
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 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-2015RASU   1 spring   5.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2015TUTE   1 spring   5.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAKME-2015   2 autumn   5.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAKME-2016JKL   2 autumn   5.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the principles of heating, plumbing, ventilation systems, building automation and electricity systems. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the relation between HVAC systems and usability of building. Students will understand the principles of building's energy consumption.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 133 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

• heating, plumbing, ventilation, sewage, automation & electricity solutions for buildings and how those solutions work
• regulations and norms pertaining to the solutions for heating, plumbing, ventilation, sewage, automation & electricity
• energy consumption and productions of buildings and societies.

Recommended or Required Reading

- Material distributed by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

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 assignments and final exam

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