Study Guide

Objectives

The objective of the course is to deepen understanding of building ventilation and acoustics. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Identify, investigate, and calculate the ventilation needs of premises, taking into account functionality and energy efficiency.
• Seek in-depth knowledge of various aspects of ventilation and share it with peers.
• Recognize the role of ventilation in building fire safety.
• Analyze the acoustical principles of ventilation and seek solutions to acoustical problems.
• Apply the Mollier diagram as a tool in managing complex air processes.
• Retrieve information on specialized ventilation solutions from industry guidelines.
• Conduct sound measurements.

Content

• Demand-controlled ventilation, ventilation fire safety.
• Learning sessions conducted by students themselves in groups on specific ventilation topics.
• Acoustic engineering of ventilation with calculation exercises.
• Sources of noise and sound attenuation.
• Designing various ventilation solutions for premises and justifying the selection for the target property.
• Ventilation solutions for specialized spaces such as shelters, electrical rooms, elevator machine rooms, large kitchens, archives, etc.

Prerequisites

The Fundamentals of Air Conditioning Technology or equivalent knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can identify the key acoustic parameters, equations, concepts, and regulations related to ventilation applications. Additionally, they can apply these equations to simple acoustic calculations in ventilation. Moreover, the student can describe the central components of the ventilation system and their functions, explain ventilation matters professionally, and create an operation chart and equipment list for ventilation in a service building.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can effectively utilize acoustic engineering principles, concepts, regulations, equations, and sound calculation software for common acoustic calculations in ventilation systems.

Moreover, the student can professionally articulate HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) matters, justify the content and selection criteria of their HVAC operation chart and equipment list from various perspectives (e.g., energy efficiency, usability). They are also proficient in using manufacturers' sizing software as a tool. Additionally, the student can define sustainability elements related to ventilation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student adeptly applies acoustical engineering concepts, regulations, equations, and sound calculation software to common acoustic calculation tasks encountered in ventilation systems.

Furthermore, the student can provide expert insights into HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) matters, comprehensively justifying the content and selection criteria of their HVAC operation chart and equipment list from multiple holistic perspectives. They demonstrate versatile proficiency in utilizing manufacturers' sizing software. Additionally, the student can extensively define sustainability elements related to ventilation.