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.
Supervisor
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.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Not applicable.
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.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
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.
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.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N-K-C-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme N-P-E-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme N-P-C-SI (N) Master's
branch S , 2. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
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
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.