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Cooling techniques and lab33912/2144/2122/1/71
Study guide

Cooling techniques and lab

33912/2144/2122/1/71
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of HVAC systems, programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • klimatisatiesystemen
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • credit contract.
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Rotty Laurens
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
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: 156,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The associate reads and interprets electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic and aerological as well as simple P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) schemes and drawings and consults technical information, also in at least one foreign language.
The student explains and sums up the main components of an industrial cooling circuit based on their specific technical properties and their maintenance regulations.
The associate works in a socially responsible, sustainable and qualitative way and applies safety guidelines and regulations in the domain of HVAC systems.
The student executes direct and indirect leakage test controles according to prescribed rules.
The associate advises and informs users, and proposes improvements regarding use and function.
The student asseses the good functioning of a cooling installation, focussing on the realisation of the energie gain (least energy use = less CO2 equivalent).
The associate reports his activities efficiently to colleagues and superiors with an eye to the follow-up.
The associate performs - independently and under supervision - the installation, activation and adjustment of climatisation systems in the domain of HVAC systems in a residential and non-residential context.
The associate takes into account specific risks of dangerous products and circumstances inherent to the field of climatisation and acts accordingly.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Practicum54,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours100,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test40,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test40,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment simulation (Permanent evaluation)60,00Geen tweede examenkans mogelijk voor dit deelexamen. Behaalde deelcijfer van de eerste examenperiode wordt overgedragen naar de tweede examenperiode. De student kan niet verzaken aan deze overdracht.