EMTS2600 Indoor climate and measurement technology Course description

Through this course, the student will acquire basic knowledge about indoor climate in buildings. They must be able to assess the indoor climate quality in a building and propose measures to achieve a good indoor climate. They will also learn principles for measurement theory, through lectures and practical measurement of indoor climate parameters, as well as measurement in ventilation systems.

None beyond admission requirements, but an advantage of basic knowledge in chemistry and physics

None beyond admission requirements, but an advantage of basic knowledge in chemistry and physics

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

Knowledge

The student can

• understand basic measurement theory
• know different types of epidemiological surveys
• account for the authorities' requirements, regulations, rules and industry standards for indoor climate
• describe the thermal, atmospheric, acoustic, actinic and mechanical environment in indoor climates
• know the connection between temperature, air movement, metabolism, clothing and human comfort in a building
• understand the importance of moist air in indoor climates
• understand basic  mass balances for air volumes  and pollutants in buildings
• give an account of indoor climate conditions that affect the growth of health-damaging microorganisms
• understand the background for choosing environmentally sound building materials
• understand conditions surrounding cleaning during construction and operation
• account for the risk of Legionella growth in hot water systems and cooling towers

Skills

The student can

• assess uncertainty in all types of measurements of indoor climate parameters and set up an uncertainty budget
• make surveys about indoor climate using the "Ørebro form" and interpret the results.
• carry out measurements of indoor climate parameters such as air exchange, air quality, thermal, acoustic and actinic conditions including radon and compare them with official requirements
• use Molliere diagrams to calculate dew point and other thermodynamic data for moist air
• calculate required air volumes based on mass balances based on pollution sources and heating/cooling needs.
• use software for indoor climate simulationsassess the use of materials with regard to indoor climate quality and environmental impactcarry out a microbiological analysis of a building, with regard to molds and bacteria
• design for optimal maintenance to avoid Legionella growth in hot water systems and cooling towers

General competence

The student can

• plan and carry out indoor climate analyses
• assess and present the results of an indoor climate survey in writing and orally

Lectures, exercises, laboratory and groupwork.

The following work requirements are mandatory and must be approved to sit for the exam:

• 5 laboratory assignments in a group
• 4 written exercises of 2-3 printed pages

The purpose of the work requirement is to provide students with an academic basis for written examinations.

The exam consist of two parts:

1) Project assignment in groups, counts 30 %. Possibility of individual grading.

2) Individual written exam under supervision of 3 hours that counts 70 %

In the event of a new and postponed individual written examination, an oral examination form can be used. Exam results cannot then be appealed.

All written and printed aid allowed at the project

All written and printed aid allowed and calculator, under the written exam. 

Graded scale A-F.

An internal sensor.

External sensor is used regularly.

Assistant professor  Bente Hellum