Course content

The course will provide practical insight into:

• HVAC systems
• Making and reading HVAC drawings
• Digital HVAC drawings
• Understanding HVAC systems
• Surveying and levelling
• Control of HVAC systems. Automation systems; components, construction, central operation.
• Process control; PID control.

Learning outcome

Knowledge. The candidate has knowledge of: -Preparing digital HVAC drawings -Surveying and levelling -Practical understanding of HVAC equipment and systems -Various system solutions and components in automatic systems -PID control -Facilities for central operation control. Skills. The candidate can: -Plan, carry out and process data from measurements on existing HVAC systems -Assess the condition of and potential improvements of existing HVAC systems -Prepare HVAC drawings using digital tools -Identifying different HVAC components in buildings -Carry out surveying and levelling -Read, project and construct automatic systems for HVAC systems. General competence. The candidate can: - Communicate with architects, building consultants and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding HVAC systems in buildings -Communicate insight into opportunities and limitations for HVAC systems to different stakeholders. Convey insight about the possibilities and limitations of automation and management of HVAC systems to different user groups. -Assess different HVAC solutions based on given frameworks -Discuss opportunities for innovation and development within HVAC systems for buildings and automation solutions for HVAC systems.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises
• Laboratory exercises
• Practival activities

Specific conditions

Credit reductions