Course content

Students will learn design of HVAC and plumbing systems in different buildings. All phases of a construction case involving HVAC and plumbing design are covered, from the announcement of projects and design contracts to preliminary project, main project and tender description. Project descriptions are prepared for each phase of the process. The students prepare working drawings, necessary calculations and specifications for the contractors who will build the designed systems. The students have access to modern digital design tools to prepare the drawings. The course is adapted to the work tasks performed at a HVAC and plumbing technical advisory office and provides students with solid preparation for the work tasks they will face after graduation. As far as possible, the aim is that the projects the students will be working on are drawn from ongoing construction projects, allowing the students to compare their own project with a real project under construction.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Design of HVAC and plumbing systems, including technical expertise, legislation, regulations, standards, industry guides and builder templates
• Necessary interfaces with other disciplines: Architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering, fire engineering and various other disciplines that may be relevant for their project

Skills:

Candidates can:

• Carry out design work of real HVAC and plumbing systems in all phases of a construction process: Announcement, contract signing, preliminary project, main project, tender description and preparation of working drawings
• Map and document existing HVAC and plumbing systems where documentation is missing

General competence

Candidates can:

• Prepare necessary HVAC and plumbing technical drawings and descriptions accompanying a construction project
• Exchange necessary HVAC knowledge with architects, builders, consultants, engineers and other users in connection with various construction projects
• Communicate knowledge about possibilities and limitations of HVAC systems to different user groups
• Evaluate different HVAC solutions based on current framework conditions
• Discuss the effects of various HVAC technical solutions on indoor climate, energy, environment, economy and society

Learning methods and activities

Learning styles and activities:

The course consists of several different learning methods and activities.

Lectures, inspection(s) of buildings and mapping and documentation of "unknown" HVAC and plumbing facilities. The students work in design groups set up by the teacher.

The aim is to carry out one major fieldwork in October.

The students get to use modern digital design tools to prepare necessary drawings and calculations. Students must obtain necessary drawings and information from various government offices. They must look up which public requirements and rules apply to their project. They learn to analyse requirement specifications from builders to see what it entails in terms of work tasks for them.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course requires admission to the Bachelor of Engineering, Renewable Energy, NTNU, Trondheim.

Credit reductions