MAEN4400 Automation in Building Course description

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

For å kunne framstille seg til eksamen må studenten ha følgende godkjente arbeidskrav:

• Arbeidskrav 1: En skriftlig gruppeinnlevering med et omfang på 1.000 ord +/- 10 %. Gruppen skal bestå av inntil tre personer.

Formålet med arbeidskravet er å bidra til at studenten oppnår målsatt læringsutbytte og for å fremme studentens progresjon og utvikling.

Arbeidskravet må være gjennomført og godkjent innen fastlagt frist for at studenten skal kunne fremstille seg til eksamen. Dersom arbeidskravet ikke blir godkjent, gis det anledning til å kunne levere en forbedret versjon én gang innen en angitt frist.

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

Skriftlig gruppeoppgave:

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

Individuell muntlig eksamen:

Studentene kan ha med en presentasjon og egne notater.

Gradert skala A - F

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av alle gruppeoppgavene og ved individuell muntlig eksamen.

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. Possibility of individual grading if different work effort can be documented, or different levels of knowledge about the content of the report are evident from the presentation.

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