- Principles of design of control flow systems for heating and cooling.
- Commissioning.
- Air flow in buildings.
- Transient temperatures in buildings.
- Controls.
- Efficient use of electricity.
AF2502 Building Services Engineering, Advanced Course 7.5 credits
Conditions and methods for indoor climate control in buildings.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course will give knowledge of how to optimize the operation of the environmental systems of a building.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 120 credits academic studies in Engineering, Science, including documented proficiency in English and Swedish B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS e g).
AF1501 Building Services Engineering or Building Physics with Applications.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Kompendium i installationsteknik FK. In Swedish
Övningsuppgifter och laborationsförelägg. In Swedish
Additional literature may be given during the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination (TEN1; 4,5 cr)
Approved exercises (ÖVN1; 3 cr)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Indoor Climate and Industrial Ventilation, Building Services Engineering –Simulation, Climate Systems and Sustainable Energy Utilization besides Computational Fluid Dynamics in Buildings.