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)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 70,00 | Digitale evaluatie |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 30,00 | Testjes en bedrijfsbezoek |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 100,00 | Digitale evaluatie |