Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Industrie en Omgeving
Building physics, EPB and comfort33907/3470/2526/1/91
Study guide

Building physics, EPB and comfort

33907/3470/2526/1/91
Academic year 2025-26
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: Thys Mario
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: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

2. Basic measurements & testing – Physical: I perform water-side and air-side measurements and tests to ensure the proper functioning of an HVAC system.
I calculate the cooling load and heat loss of a building.
6. Inform & advise: I inform, advise and propose improvements to colleagues, supervisors, and clients with the aim of using and ensuring the efficient operation of a system.
I describe the PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) and the PPD (Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied) index.
I provide an overview of solutions to reduce the sound power level or vibration level of a source.
I describe the comfort requirements for users in buildings.
I explain the operative temperature.
I explain the importance of cleaning and inspecting air ducts.
I explain the importance of airtightness and ventilation.
I apply the EPB (Energy Performance and Indoor Climate) regulations in residential and non-residential environments.
I list the parameters that impact human comfort.
I explain the importance of ventilation.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials22,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours
Workplace training and / or internship4,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series70,00Digitale evaluatie
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)30,00Testjes en bedrijfsbezoek
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Digitale evaluatie