The aim of the course is to give engineering students a technical-design knowledge related to the field of HVAC systems and their management. Based on the analysis of the interior microclimate and of the thermal and hygrometric loads, the various types of HVAC and the selection criteria are described from an energy and economic point of view for a system optimization. The problems encountered in the design stage and the design and management methodology of HVAC systems are shown. The students are required to carry out an exercise, aimed at verifying the capacity to design the different types of conditioning systems.
Knowledge and understanding:
The student must demonstrate:
- to know the fundamental principles of psychrometry and the thermo-hygrometric characteristics of building envelopes;
- to know the main components of HVAC systems, to understand their functions and the design techniques;
- to know the HVAC systems and to understand the design techniques.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
The student must demonstrate that is able:
- to apply the fundamental principles of psychrometry to the design of building envelopes and HVAC systems;
- to understand the main issues related to plant components in order to identify the design solutions most suitable to specific applications;
- to analyze the main characteristics of HVAC systems and to carry out a preliminary design activity.
Autonomy of judgment:
The student must demonstrate that has developed the ability to evaluate critically and autonomously the issues related to the design of a building envelope and of a HVAC system and its components.
Communicative skills:
The student should have the ability to explain, in a simple way also to people who are not experts, the operation of HVAC systems and the features that must have a building envelope in order to optimize the thermo-hygrometric performance.
Learning ability:
The student must be able to update his knowledge continuously, through the consultation of texts and publications related to HVAC systems and buildings energetics, in order to integrate the acquired knowledge.