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Heating and refrigeration 231772/1765/1920/1/15
Study guide

Heating and refrigeration 2

31772/1765/1920/1/15
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree Electromechanics (Malines)
    Specialisation:
    • Climatisation
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 7 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Vyncke Dirk
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 182,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The student calculates the hydraulic behaviour of radiators, convection heaters and underfloor heating.
The student explains the burning products, reproduction of the burning, the flame, length and stability of the flame.
The student calculates executions and losses of evaporators.
The student calculates executions and losses of condensers.
The student calculates executions and losses of compressors.
The student describes the principles of the different kinds of wirings.
The student calculates the components of heating systems.
The student calculates the boiler capacity based on the heat loss calculations.
The student explains how a traditional boiler, a condensing boiler, boilers with modulating capacity and condensation boiler works.
The student explains leakage loss and authority (incl. importance).
The student calculates executions of and losses in expansion valves.
The student explains how cooling towers work.
The student can explain how different types of cooling systems work.
The student describes the principles of direct and indirect heat emission and cooling to the environment.
The student explains the fundamental working of the most important parts of a heating system and cold system.

Educational organisation (list)

Avondtraject
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
Practicum12,50 hours
Work time outside of contact hours143,50 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test80,00
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off20,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test80,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off20,00