ENE230 HVAC and Fluid flow
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Souman Rudra
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norsk
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
NorskRecommended prerequisites
ENE234 or equivalent
Course contents
Introduction to the principlesof heating, refrigeration and air conditioning plants. Dimensioning of heat exchangers, piping and ductwork, pumps, compressors,fans, heat pumps and refrigeration machinery.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students
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have a broad knowledge of the factors that affect indoor air quality
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have a broad knowledge of the design of heat exchangers, pipes and ductwork, pumps and fans
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have a broad knowledge of the design of heat pumps, refrigeration and air conditioning
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are able to explain the main principles of heat pumps and refrigeration machinery
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can explain the structure of heating and cooling systems
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are able to demonstrate understanding of the factors that affect the efficiency of heating and refrigeration machinery
Examination requirements
Students must successfully complete the compulsory assignment(s) in order to take the examination.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hours individual written exam. Grading by letters.