Course detail

Computer Modelling Basics of Buiding Services Systems

FAST-CT09Acad. year: 2024/2025

Introduction to computer modelling of typical tasks of Building Services (BS) and their application in the design and operation of buildings. Modelling of heat and mass transfer processes in buildings and their components and energy systems. Modelling of unsteady boundary conditions. Application of current software tools for simulation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

Basics of fluid mechanics, thermo mechanics, plumbing systems, heating, cooling and air conditioning. Basics of numerical mathematical methods.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Analysis and algorythm development of basic physical actions in the enviromental technique systems. Software solving and modelin of some projects.
Student will be able to use analysis and algorythm development of basic physical actions in the enviromental technique systems theme.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to computer modelling and simulations. 2. Modeling of heat transfer by free and forced convection. 3. Modelling of multi-dimensional steady state heat conduction. 4. Modelling of transient heat conduction. 5. Modelling of thermal behaviour of buildings and rooms. 6. Modelling of phase change substances. 7. Modeling of heat and moisture transfer. 8. Fluid flow modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method – CFD 1. 9. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 2. 10. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 3. 11. Modelling of thermal behaviour of building services systems in buildings. 12. Modelling of thermal behaviour of water tanks. 13. Modeling of thermal radiation in buildings.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ondřej Šikula, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Modeling of basic physical phenomena in building services. 2. Modeling of heat transfer by free and forced convection. 3. Modelling of multi-dimensional steady state heat conduction. 4. Modelling of transient heat conduction. 5. Modelling of thermal behaviour of buildings and rooms. 6. Modelling of phase change substances. 7. Modeling of heat and moisture transfer. 8. Fluid flow modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method – CFD 1. 9. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 2. 10. Fluid flow modelling using CFD method – CFD 3. 11. Modelling of thermal behaviour of building services systems in buildings. 12. Modelling of thermal behaviour of water tanks. 13. Modeling of thermal radiation in a room.