Energy Equipments and Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Technical Drawing; Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics, Complements of Thermodynamics and Fluids; Heat Transfer. 

Teaching Methods

The lessons consist of presentation of thermal installations equipment and accessories; review of theoretical subjects, presentation of procedures, standards and calculation tools for sizing; presentation of graphical symbols and drawing software for thermal and air conditioning installations; tutorial classes during the projects’ development; and presentation and discussion sessions of the developed projects. In addition, specialists are invited to discuss some issues and share their engineering experiences, and field trips to thermal and air distribution installations are promoted.

Learning Outcomes

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to systems of thermal energy production and distribution (heating and cooling) and air conditioning systems. The main goal is to provide students the ability to analyse thermal and air distribution facilities, acquiring the knowledge to identify, characterize and evaluate its operation, control and safety components. It is intended that they develop calculation skills (integrating the knowledge acquired in previous disciplines) for sizing and equipment selection of small installations. It is also intended that students develop instrumental skills related to the use of numerical and graphical tools, critical thinking, collaborative work and oral communication.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Equipment for thermal energy production (boilers, heat pumps, chillers, solar thermal panels, etc.); configurations and components of thermal energy distribution systems (piping, circulators, expansion vessels, thermal fluid treatment, regulation and control valves, heating and cooling coils,…); configurations and components of air distribution systems (ducts, fans, air handling units, dumpers, supply air elements,…); sizing codes and standards; graphical symbols and drawing practice for thermal and air conditioning systems.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Carlos Miranda Góis

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 30.0%
Mini Tests: 70.0%

Bibliography

ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment, 2016;

ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals, 2017;

ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications, 2019;

BASU, Prabir, Boilers and Burners: design and theory, New Jork : Springer, 2000;

Kreider, J. F. Handbook of Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, CRC Press, 2001;

McQuiston, F.C., Parker, J. and Spitler, J. D. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning: Analysis and Design, John Wiley and Sons, 2005;

Normas e regulamentação diversa (ISO, ASHRAE; DIN; NP);

Roriz, L. Climatização - Concepção, Instalação e Condução de Sistemas, Alfragide: Edições Orion, 2006;

Siegenthaler, John. Heating with renewable energy – practical, hydronic-based combisystems for residential and light commercial buildings, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York, 2015.

Yan, Jinyue. Handbook of Clean Energy Systems, 6 Volume Set, Wiley, 2015.