Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- Associate Degree of HVAC systems, programme stage 2
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).
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 explains various practical air balancing methods based on a P&ID. |
| The student explains various practical hydraulic balancing methods based on a sketch. |
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 explains, by means of the ISO 16890 norm, how air is filtered in air conditioning installations. |
| The student knows the most important mechanical and energetic properties of an air group (Eurovent). |
The associate advises and informs users, and proposes improvements regarding use and function.
| The student explains the block diagram of an air conditioning installation.
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| The student describes the different parts of an air group. |
| The studen put together an air group for its specific condition. |
| The student selects terminal units by means of a software package. |
| The student explains by means of a P&ID the difference between a VAV-valve (Variable volume control) and a CAV-valve. |
The associate maintains his skill level by keeping up-to-date with technological developments and is self-critical.
| The student describes the different central and decentral systems. |
| The student describes the different energy recoverer. |
| The student can indicate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various HVAC systems. |
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 justifies recommendatiosn for the design of set up-friendly climate installations. |
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 | Opdrachten en testjes |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 100,00 | Digitale evaluatie |