Base Knowledge
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 – Air Conditioning Systems
Classification and description of air conditioning systems. Relevant factors at design, selection and operation of air conditioning plants.
2 – Equipment
Central equipment. Terminal equipment. Auxiliary Equipment. Accessories. Valves. Control, monitoring and technical management equipment.
3 – Design of HVAC installations
Fundamental concepts. Design and calculation methods. Design and calculation software.
4 – Systems operation and maintenance
Technical management of buildings. Maintenance and operation management. Energy management.
5 – Air conditioning systems integrating renewable energies
Solar energy. Biomass. Geothermal energy.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Recommended Bibliography:
Roriz, L. (2007). Climatização: concepção, instalação e condução de sistemas. 2ª ed. Edições Orion. ISBN 978-972-8620-09-7 (ISEC 4-13-113).
Vaz, G.C. (2024). Instalações de Climatização – Apontamentos. Disponível na Plataforma digital oficial do ISEC.
Carvalho, A.D. (2024). Instalações de Climatização – Apontamentos. Disponível na Plataforma digital oficial do ISEC.
Complementary Bibliography:
Recknagel, Sprenger and Schramek (2001). Le Recknagel – Manuel Pratique du Génie Climatique. 3ème ed. PYC Livres. ISBN 2-84651-005-9 (ISEC 4-13-106).
Rietschel, H. (1973).Traité de chauffage et de climatisation. Dunod. ISBN 978-2-04-004146-5 (ISEC 4-13-94; 4-13-95; 4-13-96).
Watson, R. and Chapman, K. (2002). Radiant heating and cooling handbook. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-068499-5. (ISEC 4-13-80).
Reay, D. A. (1979). Heat pumps design and application: a practical handbook for plant managers, engineers, architects and designers. Pergamon. (ISEC 4-13-10).
Carrier Air Conditioning Co. – Handbook of Air Conditioning System Design, McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0070100909.
Planning and installing solar thermal systems: a guide for installers architects and engineers (2010). 2nd ed. Earthscan from Routledge. ISBN 978-1-84407-760-1 (ISEC 1-11-106).
European Standard EN 14825 (2018). Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling: testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance. [Documento eletrónico – Acesso remoto (Biblioteca ISEC)].
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 626/2011 (2011) supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of air conditioners. OJ L 178, 6.7.2011, p. 1–72 (EN, PT). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2011/626/oj.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 (2012) implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans. OJ L 72, 10.3.2012, p. 7–27 (EN, PT). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/206/oj.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 (2013) supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device. OJ L 239, 6.9.2013, p. 1–82 (EN, PT). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2013/811/oj.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 (2013) implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters. OJ L 239, 6.9.2013, p. 136–161 (EN, PT). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/813/oj.