Duration
30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Architectural Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course provides the theoretical elements and the methods required to assess the thermal and energy performance of buildings. It is made of two parts:
- Building physics where the physical processes determining the performance are presented and for which the modelling background is provided
- HVAC systems where the technical solutions in order to create the comfort conditions in function of the activities taking place in the building are presented together with some modelling features
The course includes the following chapters: General introduction; Heat and mass transfer background; Aeraulic and hydraulic aspects; Climatology, Thermal comfort; Calculation of heating an cooling demands; Heating systems; Ventilation systems; Air-conditioning systems; Integration
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, the student will be able to develop a complete solution in order to create the thermal comfort conditions in a building and to assess the enerfy performance of the solution. This capability concerns both residential buildings and office buildings.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Background in thermal and energy processes.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course proposes, in alternance, theoretical lessons to present the concepts and practical sessions (sizing, thermal comfort measurement, evaluation of solutions). It also includes a series of lessons devoted to the use of a numerical simulation program (TRNSYS).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face in classrooms or in computer room (use of the TRNSYS simulation program).
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
In case of continuation of the saniary crisis during spring 2021 which would keep the University in "red code", the lessons will be given on-line using the LifeSize platfoem. The exercises will be organized remotely too.
If the sanitary crisis prevents the examination to be organized face-to-face, the oral exam will be organized remotely using the LefeSize platform. The exam will with open notes and the preparation of the answer to the question will be limited to 10 minutes. The presentation by the student will be shortened to 20 minutes.
Recommended or required readings
Available notes: Power point presentations of the lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Oral evaluation (30 minutes) without notes, starting from the analysis of a real situation (case study, exercise) with a 30 minutes preparation time.
If the sanitary crisis prevents the examination to be organized face-to-face, the oral exam will be organized remotely using the LefeSize platform. The exam will with open notes and the preparation of the answer to the question will be limited to 10 minutes. The presentation by the student will be shortened to 20 minutes.
Criteria: capability to retrieve and use the knowledge provided by the course to handle a problem which may occur in real life.
The final mark (maximum 20 points) is made of the followinf components:
Elaboration of hte solution to the question: 5 pts
Use of theoretical knowledge: 5 pts
Answers to the questions raised during the discussion: 5 pts
General form of the presentation: 5 pts
Work placement(s)
No work placement
Organizational remarks
Course organized during the second semester, thursday morning (4h periods)
Contacts
Prof. Philippe ANDRE
BEMS
Liège Université
Arlon Campus Environnement
Avenue de Longwy, 185
B-6700 ARLON
Belgium
32-(0)63 230858
p.andre@ulg.ac.be
www.campusarlon.ulg.ac.be