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AF1770 Automation technologies for energy efficient buildings 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AF1770 (Spring 2027–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF1770 (Spring 2027–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Basic knowledge of control theories and regulation functions in HVAC.
  • Key concepts in building automation.
  • Introduction to industrial communication protocols used in BMS (Building Management System).
  • Data management and technology in BMS.
  • Programming of industrial control systems.
  • Sustainability and energy efficiency through building automation, control systems, and the optimization of building services and technical systems.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be abled to:

  • describe modern sensor technology and current measurement challenges in today's HVAC systems
  • design and implement basic and advanced control functions in building HVAC systems
  • program according to international standards for industrial control systems
  • set up and troubleshoot the most common communication protocols in building management systems (BMS)
  • manage real-time data and reporting services in BMS.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed courses: AF1744 Building Techniques, Heat and Moisture Transfer, 7.5 credits, and HS1007 Fluid Mechanics, 7.5 credits.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Computer assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB2 - Computer assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB3 - Computer assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

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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

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Constructional Engineering and Design

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle