Building Systems Integration
This course introduces the fundamentals of buildings ́ technical systems including HVAC
systems, electrical systems, water and sewage systems as well as fire safety.
Topics include:
- Fundamental overview on HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning)
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- Electric installations
- Basics of fire safety (fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire smoke exhaust)
- Introduction to building controls
Venue: NILE UNIVERSITY – TU Wien remote lecture via Skype
Week 1
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- Introduction
- Systems for Sustainable buildings
- Heating Systems
- Combustion and fuels
- Boiler types
- Hot water heating systems (components, pressure loss calculation)
- Heat pump
- Ventilation systems
- Ventilation system types
- Diffusors / grills
- Components and sizing of ventilation systems
- Heat recovery
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Week 2
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- Solar design
- Solar thermal systems
- Components and sizing of a solar thermal system
- Water and air collectors
- Solar cooling
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- Electrical installation
- Safety components
- Ground rods
- Fire safety
- Lightning protection
- Fire alarm systems
- Sprinkler systems
- Fire doors, shutter
- Transport systems
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