Academic year
2024-25
Is found in:
- Associate Degree of HVAC systems, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
6 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: Rotty Laurens
Other teaching staff: Brumm Ann-Christin
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
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 performs direct and indirect leakage tests according to prescribed regulations. |
| The student professionally works on an industrial refrigeration installation. |
The associate advises and informs users, and proposes improvements regarding use and function.
| The student explains the difference (pressure-enthalpy diagram) between direct/indirect expansion systems and between natural and pump circulation systems. |
| 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 student analyses and reports measurement results and actions in accordance with obtaining certification. |
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 student conducts a technical analysis/evaluation concerning the proper functioning of a cooling installation, including energy consumption. |
The associate takes into account specific risks of dangerous products and circumstances inherent to the field of climatisation and acts accordingly.
| The student performs certification-required work activities, such as repairs to the refrigerant circuit, (re)filling or draining refrigerant, installing components, checking system tightness, hard soldering/brazing, setting/parameterising the installation as a fully functioning unit, and checking the set safety mechanisms. |
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitale evaluatie |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitale evaluatie |
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 50,00 | |