Study Guide

Objectives

On this course, students will explore key applications of fluid dynamics and heat transfer in HVAC engineering. Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Identify the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Recognize the primary HVAC applications of fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
• Apply fluid dynamics in sizing and balancing HVAC networks.
• Perform calculations necessary for pump or fan sizing and selection.
• Conduct heat exchanger sizing.

Content

• Basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Sizing and hydraulic balancing of HVAC networks.
• Pipe sizing in closed and open systems using sizing charts and calculations.
• Single-resistance components in piping systems.
• Performance characteristics of heat exchangers, pumps, and fans including their performance curves.
• Forms of heat transfer and heat loss calculations in flat and piping cases.

Prerequisites

Engineering Physics for Building Services, HVAC Systems and Basic Physics in Technology or equivalent knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of heat transfer and fluid mechanics. The student can perform simple calculations in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid mechanics to practical HVAC engineering problems. The student can perform applied calculations in fluid dynamics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the concepts and calculation principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Additionally, the student can adeptly apply them in various practical HVAC engineering problems and calculations.