Subject description
Fundamental principles of the performance of buildings with particular regard to thermal comfort and ventilation; analysis and design of conventional air conditioning systems to appropriate Australian Design Standards; passive solar design of buildings; energy conservation in buildings; embodied energy in buildings; natural ventilation systems; and refrigeration systems.
Equivalence
MECH918 - Sustainable Energy in Buildings
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 2 hr tutorial per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Analyse conventional mechanical air conditioning processes such as heating and dehumidification.
2.
Analyse the performance of naturally ventilated buildings.
3.
Use basic passive solar design principles in formulating the concept design of a building.
4.
Determine building heating and cooling loads for equipment selection purposes.
5.
Design sustainable air conditioning systems for buildings.
6.
Analyse various types of industrial refrigeration systems including vapour compression and absorption systems.
7.
Measure the performance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Assessment details
Assignment 1 - group report
Assignment 2 - group report
Oral presentation
Final exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.