MAEN4600 Ventilation Design Course description

The course provides introduction to modern and energy-optimal demand-controlled ventilation. Requirements, design, handover, function control and operation are topics covered.

None beyond the admission requirements.

After completing this course, the student has the following learning outcomes, defined in knowledge, skills and general competence: Knowledge The student

• has advanced knowledge of ventilation needs and demand-controlled ventilation systems
• has specialized knowledge of optimization and functionality for ventilation systems with respect to sensor-measured need levels, air conditioning at room level, and in terms of energy optimal operation at the aggregate level
• has in-depth knowledge of government requirements, regulations, standards and industry standards for ventilation
• has in-depth knowledge of the ventilation system as part of a comprehensive air conditioning solution
• has specialized knowledge of processes related to air conditioning in relation to comfort ventilation in swimming facilities and hospitals
• has in-depth knowledge of the role of ventilation in relation to safety ventilation in laboratories and hospitals

Skills The student can

• applyi scientific methods to solve problems relating to ventilation and indoor climate in an independent manner  

• choose the right methods and system solutions to solve scientific and practical problems, and justify the choice

• design well-functioning demand-controlled ventilation systems in relation to sensor-measured need levels, air conditioning at room level and optimal in terms of energy consumption at generator level  
• calculate airflow requirement  and specify strategy for demand-control
• calculate air jets and ventilation-based air movements in relation to air velocity, temperature development and pollution transfer
• prepare technical specification requirements for ventilastion and tender material
• lead and assess the quality of work on setting up, setting and handing over demand-controlled facilities
• analyze demand-controlled ventilation systems in operation and come up with the right measures to improve function and reduce energy consumption

General competence The student can

• communicate about academic issues, analyzes and conclusions in the field both with specialists and to the general public
• contribute to fresh thinking and innovation processes

Lectures, exercises, laboratory work, analysis of scientific articles and project work.

The following work requirements must be approved in order to be qualified for the exam:

• A laboratory assignment with the project group, subsequent reporting of approx. three to six pages. Laboratory time approx. two hours.
• An individual exercise of two to five pages

Part 1 Individual written exam of three hours, which counts 70 percent. Part 2 Project work in groups of three to five students and which counts 30 percent. Report, implementation, oral and visual presentation in group are considered.

Exam part 1) Exam results can be appealed. Exam part 2) Exam result cannot be appealed.

Both parts of the exam must be graded / E or better in order for students to pass the course.

In the event of a new and postponed individual written examination, oral examination forms may be used. If an oral examination is used for a new and postponed examination, this cannot be appealed.

Exam part 1: Assistive products annexed to the examination paper. Handheld calculator that does not communicate wirelessly. If the calculator has the possibility of storage in the internal memory, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Sampling can be done.

Exam Part 2: All.

Graded scale A-F

Part 1 An internal sensor.

Part 2 Two internal sensors.

External censorship is used regularly.