Building Systems Physics (BENV0084)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: 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

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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:听

鈥� Applied thermodynamics for building engineering systems
鈥� Heat and mass transfer of building systems
鈥� Psychrometric and hygrothermal analysis of building system processes
鈥� Identification and application of parameters to quantify and deliver thermal comfort
鈥� 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 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 16
Module leader: Dr Valentina Marincioni
Who to contact for more information: bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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