Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of the Built Environment
- Teaching department
- Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is compulsory for students taking MSc Smart Buildings and Digital Engineering
This module can also be taken by up to four IEDE PhD students subject to there being spaces available. Please note that we may only be able to confirm these spaces towards the end of the module selection period.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module will introduce you to practical applications of physics, in particular heat and mass transfer, in the design and operation of building systems. The topics covered include:Ìý
• Applied thermodynamics for building engineering systems
• Heat and mass transfer of building systems
• Psychrometric and hygrothermal analysis of building system processes
• Identification and application of parameters to quantify and deliver thermal comfort
• Building heating and cooling load calculations and energy demand calculations
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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16
- Module leader
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Dr Valentina Marincioni
- Who to contact for more information
- bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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