Building Services Engineering - Electrical & Safety Systems
Niveau
Introduction & in-depth study
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• describe the design, function and components of electrical power and safety systems in buildings.
• explain electrical basic principles, switching types and protective mechanisms in building networks.
• analyze and test simple electronic circuits with regard to function, voltage, current and safety.
• evaluate the energy efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of electrical systems in building operations.
• describe the design, function and components of electrical power and safety systems in buildings.
• explain electrical basic principles, switching types and protective mechanisms in building networks.
• analyze and test simple electronic circuits with regard to function, voltage, current and safety.
• evaluate the energy efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of electrical systems in building operations.
Prerequisites for the course
Introduction to Facility & Real Estate Management, Computer-Aided Design & Modeling, Digital Tools & Data Skills
Course content
- Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics in the building context
- Design and analysis of simple electronic circuits
- Power supply and distribution systems
- Lighting installations and control systems
- Safety systems: fire detection, alarm, access control and video surveillance
- Emergency power and UPS systems, safety lighting
- Energy efficiency, sustainability and integration into building automation systems
- Design and analysis of simple electronic circuits
- Power supply and distribution systems
- Lighting installations and control systems
- Safety systems: fire detection, alarm, access control and video surveillance
- Emergency power and UPS systems, safety lighting
- Energy efficiency, sustainability and integration into building automation systems
Recommended specialist literature
- Wen, J. T., & Mishra, S. (Eds). (2018). Intelligent Building Control Systems. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68462-8
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio assessment
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
5
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Lectures, discussions, exercises, case studies, group work
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
4