Base Knowledge
Notions of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Air Conditioning.
Teaching Methodologies
At the theoretical-practical classes content is normally exposed and developed using audiovisual equipment and several practical cases involving sizing and selection of equipment are presented. At the practical/laboratory classes, HVAC equipment is presented, including their operating principles, installation, operation and maintenance.
Learning Results
The aim of this course is to complement the training in the area of common HVAC systems, analyzing their specific features and applications, giving more emphasis to practical aspects.
It is intended that students acquire the necessary knowledge to calculate the fundamental elements of HVAC facilities and select the main equipment and also know the respective fundamentals of installation, operation and maintenance.
This course contributes mainly to the acquisition by the students of the following specific skills:
– Design, budgeting, installation management and maintenance of air conditioning and renewable energy facilities.
Program
1. Introduction:
Classification and types of HVAC equipment.
Relevant factors at design, selection and operation of facilities and air conditioning equipment.
2. Equipment:
Central equipment: chillers/heat pumps, split type units, VRV and multisplit, rooftops, UTA’s, etc.
Terminal equipment: radiators, fan-coils and chilled beams.
Energy recovery systems. Accumulation systems.
3. Topologies and balance of aerolic and hydraulic fluid networks:
Piping types, insulation and accessories for water heated/cooled networks.
Duct types, insulation and accessories for air ventilation and air conditioning networks.
Typical implementations of water networks and air networks for air conditioning systems.
Regulation and flow balance of hydraulic and aerolic networks.
4. Renewable energy systems:
Types of solar thermal collectors, applications, sizing, selection and maintenance.
Internship(s)
NAO