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FAF3704 Fluid and Climate Theory 7.5 credits

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
Periods

Autumn 2025: P2 (3 hp), P1 (4.5 hp)

Pace of study

25%

Application code

50875

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FAF3704 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAF3704 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Health and comfort effects of indoor air conditions including airborne contaminants on human beings are introduced. Sensation of draught is as an example dependent on air temperature, air velocity and turbulence intensity in the air. The concentration of emissions in a room and room temperature are not only dependent on ventilation flow rates and heat sources but also on the degree of mixing, i.e. the flow pattern through the room. Indoor climate requirements and building services vary according to the intended purpose of the building. Modern design methods and tools are introduced.

Intended learning outcomes

The research within Fluid and Climate Theory deals with the impact of indoor climate on people's well-being, health and performance levels. It shows which factors make up the concept indoor climate and how they can be translated into measurable design requirements.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Entry requirements for PhD studies in architectural engineering or similar knowledge. Basic course in fluid mechanics is required.

Literature

Y.A. Cengel and J.M.Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2006 ISBN-13:978-007-125764-0  or  ISBN-10:007-125764-0.

Achieving the desired indoor climate, Studentlitteratur, Lund, 2003 (Art. No. 31541).

Relevant journal articles and conference articles.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • RAP1 - Literature report, 2.5 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

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

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

Education cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Constructional Engineering and Design