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Subject
High Performance of (HVAC) Systems
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
"High performance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Cooling (HVAC)" is a fundamental subject that will enable students to acquire skills in topics related to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning facilities.The contents of this course are divided into different parts. The first part deals with topics related to the indicators that determine the correct performance of HVAC equipment. These indicators are those related to thermal comfort and indoor air quality, as it is essential to guarantee these two aspects in indoor environments.
The second part deals with the description of the behavior of the main equipment used to maintain comfort and air quality conditions. These systems include ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems. In addition to this, the way these devices are designed according to climatic conditions, the characteristics of the building and its use is also studied. Finally, the methodology for sizing the HVAC equipment is defined.
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOMEZ ARRIARAN, IGNACIO SANTIAGO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Thermal Motors and Machines | ignaciosantiago.gomez@ehu.eus |
| GONZALEZ PINO, IKER | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Adjunto (Ayudante Doctor/A) | Doctor | Bilingual | Thermal Motors and Machines | iker.gonzalezp@ehu.eus |
| LARRINAGA ALONSO, PELLO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Adjunto (Ayudante Doctor/A) | Doctor | Bilingual | Thermal Motors and Machines | pello.larrinaga@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Que los estudiantes posean y comprendan conocimientos del comportamiento energético de la edificación de forma integrada y que, con ellos, sepan aplicarlos con el objetivo de ser originales en el desarrollo y/o aplicación de ideas en un contexto de investigación e innovación. | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Applied computer-based groups | 30 | 45 | 75 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Exercises | 5.0 | 100 % |
| Expositive classes | 50.0 | 100 % |
| Preparation of works | 15.0 | 0 % |
| Reading and practical analysis | 15.0 | 0 % |
| Visit to industrial sites | 5.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and participation | 10.0 % | 10.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 50.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Written examination | 40.0 % | 40.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Acquire basic notions of indoor air comfort, identifying the main issues that affect it.- Have advanced knowledge of the different facilities used in buildings for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
- Familiarization with existing regulations and methodologies for the design and sizing of heating, ventilation and cooling systems
- Apply the knowledge acquired to the evaluation of the energy consumption results, as well as being able to propose improvements to get energy savings.
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Failure to attend the written test will result in resigning the call and will be qualified as NOT PRESENTED.Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
In the case of the extraordinary call, it is necessary to carry out the written test in addition to delivering the file and the report corresponding to the work/project. Failure to attend the written test will result in resigning the call and will be qualified as NOT PRESENTED.In the extraordinary call, the evaluation will be carried out in exactly the same way as in the ordinary call. Class attendance will be considered based on the recorded attendance at master classes during teaching hours.
Temary
Chapter 1.- Comfort in indoor environments. Fundamentals of termal comfot.Chapter 2.- Psychrometrics and air-conditioning.
Chapter 3.- Ventilation and indoor air quality.
Chapter 4.- Fundamentals of HVAC.
Chapter 5.- HVAC I: heating systems.
Chapter 6.- HVAC II: air conditioning systems.
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
The material of obligatory use will be the notes of the teacher.Basic bibliography
Course bibliography (core readings):- ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Systems and Equipment (2016)
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning in Buildings; John W. Mitchell, James E. Braun (2012)
- Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design; Faye C. McQuiston, Jerald D. Parker, Jeffrey D. Spitler (2005)
- Handbook of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Jan F. Kreider (2000)
- A quide to energy efficient ventilation, M.W. Liddament, Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre, Coventry (1996)
- Ventilation of buildings, Hazim Awbi, Spon Press (2003)
- World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/)
- Código Técnico de la edificación Documento Básico HS3, Ministerio de Fomento, Madrid (2016).
In-depth bibliography
Additional recommended bibliography:- Ventilation rates and IAQ in European standards and national regulations, N. Brelih, O. Seppänen, 32nd AIVC Conference and 1st TightVent Conference, Brussels (2011).
- Energy balances of OECD countries, International Energy Agency (2010)
- Estimates of the energy impact of ventilation and associated financial expenditures, M. Orme, Energy and Buildings, Vol. 33, pp. 199-205, 2001.
- Energy and ventilation, M. W. Liddament, M. Orme, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 18, pp. 1101-1109, 1998.
- Ventilation system types in some EU countries, O. Seppänen, N. Brelih, G. Goeders, A. Litiu, HealthVent: Health-based guidelines for Europe, Brussels (2012).
Journals
Relevant scientific journals:- Energy and Buildings
- Energy Policy
- Building and Environment
- Applied Energy
- Energy Conversion and Management
Links
- https://www.aivc.org/- https://www.rehva.eu/
- https://www.ashrae.org/
- https://designbuilder.co.uk/