POLITECHNIKA WROCŁAWSKA
Wrocław University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture
Erasmus Students Exchange Programmes
Description of the Course
Name of the Course
Building Services Engineering
Code
AUA 106745 P
Faculty
Faculty of Architecture
Name of the lecturer/supervisor
Dr hab. inż. Pawel Malinowski – prof PWr
Semester/year
Winter
Form of teaching
(lecture, tutorials, laboratory, project, seminar)
Seminar
Hours per semester
45
Language of instruction
English
Form of Assessment
( exam, completion, test, course work, final exam)
Course work
ECTS
6
Short description:
Studies of infrastructure of cities and buildings. The students will learn about outside and inside installations, rules of design
and construction together with further maintenance. Architecture students will analyze requirements of public codes, different
technologies and parameters of such media like fresh water, sewage, heating and air conditioning. Inside buildings students
will learn HVAC types of installations in different types of buildings together with rules of design, space requirements for
installations ducts, vibrations, noise, fire protection and etc. Outside infrastructure will introduce more urban planning and
calculations of water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, fresh water pipes, sewage systems for rain water, district
heating systems, natural gas piping. Planning of such systems, construction and maintenance in urban road system, together
with reading of map and cities plans.
Examples of main topics:
Cold Water and Supply Systems
Rain cycle † sources of water supply, Filtration of water, Storage and distribution of water, Direct system of cold water
supply, Indirect system of cold water supply, Cold water storage cisterns, Cold water storage calculations.
Hot Water Supply Systems
Direct system of hot water supply, Indirect system of hot water supply, Types of boiler, Secondary circulation, Electric and
gas water heaters, Solar heating of water, Hot water storage capacity.
Heating Systems
Heat emitters, Low temperature, hot water heating systems, Underfloor and panel heating, Solar space heating, District
heating, Combined heat and power, Thermostatic control of heating systems, Warm air heating system.
Fuel Characteristics and Storage
Fuels † factors affecting choice, Solid fuel † properties and storage, Domestic solid fuel boilers, Solid fuel † flues, Oil †
properties, Oil † storage and supply, Oil-fired burners, Oil † flues, Natural gas † properties, Liquid petroleum gas † properties
and storage, Electric boiler, Electricity † electrode boiler.
Ventilation Systems
Ventilation requirements, Guide to ventilation rates, Domestic accommodation, Non-domestic buildings, Mechanical
ventilation, Types of fan, Fan laws, Sound attenuation in ductwork, Air filters, Low velocity air flow in ducts , Air diffusion ,
Ventilation design, Resistances to air flow.
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning † principles and applications, Central plant system, Air processing unit, Humidifiers, Variable air volume,
Dual duct system, Cooling systems, Refrigerant and system characteristics, Packed air conditioning systems, Heat pumps,
Heat recovery devices, Health considerations and building related illnesses.
Drainage Systems, Sewage Treatment and Refuse
Disposal, Combined and separate systems, Partially separate system, Sewer connection, Drainage ventilation, Drain laying, ,
Drains under or near buildings, Anti-flood devices ,Garage drainage, Drainage pumping, Drainage design, Waste and refuse
processing.
Sanitary Fitments and Appliances: Discharge and Waste
Systems, Flushing cisterns, troughs and valves, Water closets, Bidets, Showers, Baths, Sinks, Wash basins and troughs,
Urinals, Facilities for the disabled, Pumped waste system, Wash basins † waste arrangements.
Gas Installation, Components and Controls
Natural gas † combustion, Mains gas supply and installation, Meters, Gas controls and safety features, Ventilation
requirements, Gas consumption.
Fire Prevention and Control Services
Sprinklers, Drenchers, Hose reels, Hydrants, Foam installations, Gas extinguishers, Fire alarms, Smoke, fire and heat
detectors.
Accommodation for Building Services
Ducts for engineering services, Floor and skirting ducts, Medium and large vertical ducts, Medium and large horizontal ducts,
Subways or walkways, Penetration of fire structure by pipes.
Alternative and Renewable Energy
Alternative energy, Wind power, Fuel cells, Water power, Geothermal power, Solar power, Biomass or biofuel.
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