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Heat Transfer and Fluid DynamicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5T00EH58

Credits

5 op

Objectives

he student is able to define the basic concepts of heat transfer technology and flow technology and to apply flow technology in dimensioning and balancing flow engineering networks. The student identifies conventional heat transfer applications in HVAC technology.

Content

Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Dimensioning and balancing of building systems. Pipeline dimensioning in closed and open circuits with dimensioning diagrams and computation. Head losses in different parts. Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps and fans with performance diagrams. Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in the case of a flat surface and pipe. Determination of heat transfer coefficient.

Prerequisites

Orientation of Engineering and
Tools for Building Services modules or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student is able to make simple flow and temperature calculations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to practical HVAC problems. The student is able to make applied flow calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student can also apply them in different HVAC technical problems and calculations.

Enrolment period

01.12.2023 - 22.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 24.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Building Services Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
  • Antti Virta
  • Antti Mäkinen
Person in charge

Antti Mäkinen

Groups
  • 23I253

Objectives (course unit)

he student is able to define the basic concepts of heat transfer technology and flow technology and to apply flow technology in dimensioning and balancing flow engineering networks. The student identifies conventional heat transfer applications in HVAC technology.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Dimensioning and balancing of building systems. Pipeline dimensioning in closed and open circuits with dimensioning diagrams and computation. Head losses in different parts. Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps and fans with performance diagrams. Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in the case of a flat surface and pipe. Determination of heat transfer coefficient.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation of Engineering and
Tools for Building Services modules or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student is able to make simple flow and temperature calculations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to practical HVAC problems. The student is able to make applied flow calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students master the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student can also apply them in different HVAC technical problems and calculations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.08.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Building Services Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
  • Antti Mäkinen
Person in charge

Antti Mäkinen

Groups
  • 23AI253

Objectives (course unit)

he student is able to define the basic concepts of heat transfer technology and flow technology and to apply flow technology in dimensioning and balancing flow engineering networks. The student identifies conventional heat transfer applications in HVAC technology.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Dimensioning and balancing of building systems. Pipeline dimensioning in closed and open circuits with dimensioning diagrams and computation. Head losses in different parts. Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps and fans with performance diagrams. Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in the case of a flat surface and pipe. Determination of heat transfer coefficient.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation of Engineering and
Tools for Building Services modules or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student is able to make simple flow and temperature calculations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to practical HVAC problems. The student is able to make applied flow calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students master the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student can also apply them in different HVAC technical problems and calculations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2022 - 17.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 05.06.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Building Services Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
  • Antti Mäkinen
Person in charge

Antti Mäkinen

Groups
  • 22I253

Objectives (course unit)

he student is able to define the basic concepts of heat transfer technology and flow technology and to apply flow technology in dimensioning and balancing flow engineering networks. The student identifies conventional heat transfer applications in HVAC technology.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Dimensioning and balancing of building systems. Pipeline dimensioning in closed and open circuits with dimensioning diagrams and computation. Head losses in different parts. Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps and fans with performance diagrams. Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in the case of a flat surface and pipe. Determination of heat transfer coefficient.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation of Engineering and
Tools for Building Services modules or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student is able to make simple flow and temperature calculations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to practical HVAC problems. The student is able to make applied flow calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students master the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student can also apply them in different HVAC technical problems and calculations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 09.05.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Building Services Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
  • Antti Mäkinen
Person in charge

Antti Mäkinen

Groups
  • 21I253

Objectives (course unit)

he student is able to define the basic concepts of heat transfer technology and flow technology and to apply flow technology in dimensioning and balancing flow engineering networks. The student identifies conventional heat transfer applications in HVAC technology.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Dimensioning and balancing of building systems. Pipeline dimensioning in closed and open circuits with dimensioning diagrams and computation. Head losses in different parts. Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps and fans with performance diagrams. Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in the case of a flat surface and pipe. Determination of heat transfer coefficient.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation of Engineering and
Tools for Building Services modules or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student is able to make simple flow and temperature calculations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to practical HVAC problems. The student is able to make applied flow calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students master the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The student can also apply them in different HVAC technical problems and calculations.

Assessment scale

0-5