Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Industrie en Omgeving
Cooling load and heat loss study35463/3324/2425/1/45
Study guide

Cooling load and heat loss study

35463/3324/2425/1/45
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of HVAC systems, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: De Weerd Arthur
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: 78,00 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 calculates the cooling load of a building using application software.
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 calculates the thermal resistance, the thermal transmittance coefficient and the heat flux in the heat transfer for different constructions.
The student calculates the heat loss of a building according to current standards using application software.
The associate maintains his skill level by keeping up-to-date with technological developments and is self-critical.
The student explains the influence of several quantities on the value of the cooling load in air conditioning.
The student deduces different kinds of thermal loads using design conditions.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials10,00 hours
Practicum14,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series40,00Digitale evaluatie (open boek)
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)60,00Rapporten betreffende de warmteverlies- en koellastberekening
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series40,00Digitale evaluatie (open boek)
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series60,00Rapporten betreffende de warmteverlies- en koellastberekening, in te dienen vóór aanvang van het examen.