Course Details

1. Describe the legislation of electromechanical installations in buildings, and distinguish contractual law and contracts of building projects. List the categories of building projects and select types of electromechanical installations. Describe the project framework and implement the electromechanical installation according to legislation and contract.
2. Describe the role of consultants and contractors and define the role of the architect and relate the collaboration between experts. Propose and assess technical solutions in electromechanical cases of a synthesis subject carried out in a previous semester.
3. Apply fluid mechanics principles and heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in mechanical installations and components. Estimate heating and cooling loads and evaluate technical parameters pertinent to the mechanical installations and relate loads with the size of electromechanical systems.
4. List design aspects of electromechanical installations. Explain design examples and drawings with symbols of electromechanical installations. Describe design and construction details and specifics of the electromechanical installations and relate with the architectural form and materiality of buildings.
5. Explain the effects of industrial activity on the environment. Describe renewable energy sources and systems exploiting renewable energy systems with emphasis in buildings applications. List energy saving measures to be employed during the design of a building.

Electromechanical installations in buildings: legislation for electromechanical installations in buildings, contractual law and contracts of building projects.  Categories of building projects and types of electromechanical installations.  Role of the consultants and contractors with emphasis in the role of the architect and the collaboration between experts.  Framework of implementation of electromechanical installation.

Principles of energy, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer: Principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Estimation of heating and cooling loads, evaluation of technical parameters pertinent to the mechanical installations and dimensioning of mechanical systems.

Study and design of electromechanical installations: Study and design aspects of electromechanical installations. Design examples of electromechanical installations. Design and construction details and specifics of the electromechanical installations and systems to be considered during the design phase of buildings.  Electrical installation and electrical circuits components and circuits laws. Calculations and selection of electromechanical systems, lighting and lifts.

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