Course detail

Management and Operation of HVAC

FAST-CT014Acad. year: 2018/2019

Understanding the basics of electrical wiring and lightning conductor equipment in connection with measurement and control systems. Designing of basic measurement and control systems for HVAC systems. Creation of diagrams and descriptions of technological systems for measurement and control systems. Operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Marian Formánek, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of basic physical laws in the field of wiring.
Understanding the wiring patterns.
Fundamentals of measurement and control systems.
The design of instrumentation for HVAC applications.
Operation and control of heating, ventilation and cooling.
Safety work on electrical equipment.

Prerequisites

Physics - Fundamentals of electrical

Co-requisites

Technical infrastructure.
Electrical.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Working out of project in exercises.
Compliance with the written part of the exam.
Compliance with the oral part of the exam.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to basic physical laws in electrical engineering and computing.
2. Fundamentals of electrical and lightning conductor equipment, safety work on electrical equipment.
3. Low voltage equipment and wiring, basic measurement and control systems.
4. The elements and components of regulatory circuits.
5. Measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities, design of control systems.
6. Superior systems of measurement and control, the design, use.
7. Technical drawing in electrical and low voltage distribution.
8. Control systems for ventilation, air conditioning equipment.
9. Control systems for heating and cooling equipment.
10. Operation and maintenance of HVAC.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Not applicable.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-K-C-SI (N) Master's

    branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-E-SI (N) Master's

    branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-C-SI (N) Master's

    branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marian Formánek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to basic physical laws in electrical engineering and computing.
2. Fundamentals of electrical and lightning conductor equipment, safety work on electrical equipment.
3. Low voltage equipment and wiring, basic measurement and control systems.
4. The elements and components of regulatory circuits.
5. Measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities, design of control systems.
6. Superior systems of measurement and control, the design, use.
7. Technical drawing in electrical and low voltage distribution.
8. Control systems for ventilation, air conditioning equipment.
9. Control systems for heating and cooling equipment.
10. Operation and maintenance of HVAC.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marian Formánek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to basic physical laws in electrical engineering and computing.
2. Fundamentals of electrical and lightning conductor equipment, safety work on electrical equipment.
3. Low voltage equipment and wiring, basic measurement and control systems.
4. The elements and components of regulatory circuits.
5. Measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities, design of control systems.
6. Superior systems of measurement and control, the design, use.
7. Technical drawing in electrical and low voltage distribution.
8. Control systems for ventilation, air conditioning equipment.
9. Control systems for heating and cooling equipment.
10. Operation and maintenance of HVAC.