Study Guide

Objectives

This course provides students with basic knowledge of conventional hydronic heating systems, including selection and design principles of networks and components. Additionally, the course covers district heating as well as building heat production and utilization in general. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the overall heat demand of buildings
• Explain the operation of various heat production and distribution systems
• Apply regulations and guidelines related to district heating in buildings
• Describe the operating principles of hydronic heating systems
• Size the conventional components of hydronic heating systems
• Identify various control methods and associated components in heating systems

Content

• Heat demand calculations and energy balance.
• Operation of hydronic heating systems.
• Regulations and guidelines as the basis for the design, implementation, and operation of district heating.
• Structure and sizing of heating networks.
• Components of district heat production and distribution systems, as well as their sizing and selection.
• Heating system control methods.

Prerequisites

Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer in HVAC Systems or equivalent knowledge
Documentation of HVAC Systems or equivalent knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can identify common heating system components and describe the operation of a hydronic heating system. They also recognize the overall heat demand of a building.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition to the above,the student can describe the operation of hydronic heating and the significance of its components to the overall system. They can make knowledgeable and reasoned choices regarding hydronic heating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can proficiently describe the components of various heating systems in a building and understand their overall integration. They can comprehensively compare different choices systems based on sound reasoning.