Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR40280 Building environmental engineering |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AR20004 and take AR40279 |
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Aims: To enable the design of mechanical and electrical services. To introduce the installation of Building Services.
Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this unit the successful student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: * the techniques available to design various air conditioning systems, and choose suitable plant; * the design of principal electrical service distribution systems; and demonstrate some knowledge of the design of utility systems within buildings. * the various types of Building Services Systems that are used to promote comfortable environmental conditions within a building; * how commercially available software may be used for the investigation and sizing of Building Services Installations The student will also be able to demonstrate: * a systematic understanding of this knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice; * conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate critically current practice and new developments, and propose new solutions; * an ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly. Skills: Detailed analytical and design skills. Content: Design of heating systems Design of mechanical ventilation systems Design of air conditioning systems Coice of cooling plant and methods of heat rejection, Design of Utility systems, Design of hot and cold water services, Gas distribution Telephones and communiactions Waste systems and management. Design of electrical distribution systems, fault protection, harmonics, interference Emergency power generation Fire and security systems. |