Course detail

Experimental methods and measurements

FAST-NTA037Acad. year: 2026/2027

Theoretical fundamentals of quantities measurement within building services specialization. Measuring instruments and dataloggers. Measurement methods and sensors selection. Processing and evaluation of measuring dates. Practical utilization of measurement results for preparation, realization and operation of buildings.
Department of building services instrumentation. Preparation and realization of experimental measurements within laboratory of building services. Practical measurement of basic quantities that are typical for fluid flow and heat transfer within building services systems. Verification of hydraulic and thermal behaviour of picked equipment. Monitoring and evaluation of building microclimate.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of theory and function principles of systems within building services specialization, knowledge of fundamental calculations in this area. Knowledge of thermomechanic and hydraulic.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

Professional Knowledge

The student understands the principles of measuring physical quantities and performance parameters of building services systems, the principles of conducting experiments, measurement accuracy and data processing.

Professional Skills

The student is able to independently set up and conduct an experiment, use modern measuring equipment, process measurement data and evaluate the results of measurements of building services systems.

Professional Competence

The student is able to independently design and perform measurements, critically assess the results and formulate professional conclusions.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-EVB Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.
Ing. Helena Wierzbická, Ph.D.
Ing. Daniel Vojtovič

Syllabus

  • 1. Measuring equipment, principles of implementation of the experiment, the accuracy of measurement, processing of data.
  • 2. Monitoring of hydraulic behaviour of internal water system, water hammer, hydraulic characteristic of outlet accessories of sanitary draw-of taps.
  • 3. Flow rate measuring, determination of pump head-capacity curve, determination of system curve.
  • 4. Monitoring of thermal behaviour of internal water system, heating and cool down of hot water storage tank.
  • 5. Illumination measuring. The artificial lighting. The efficiency light sources.
  • 6. The cooling circuit, pressures of refrigerant, cooling capacity.
  • 7. Settings and functions of the controller.
  • 8. Fan curve and pressure conditions in air ducts.
  • 9. Acoustic microclimate and source of noise.
  • 10. Smoke test of flow pattern using distributive elements models.
  • 11. Structural design of radiators.
  • 12. Wall heating, assessment of heat flow rate and surface coefficient of heat transfer, heat exchanger.
  • 13. Heating systems valves curves, determination of plate exchange output.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Olga Rubinová, Ph.D.
Ing. Helena Wierzbická, Ph.D.
Ing. Daniel Vojtovič

Syllabus

  • 1. Instruction lab work with measuring equipment.
  • 2. Monitoring of hydraulic behaviour of internal water system, water hammer, hydraulic characteristic of outlet accessories of sanitary draw-of taps.
  • 3. Flow rate measuring, determination of pump head-capacity curve, determination of system curve.
  • 4. Monitoring of thermal behaviour of internal water system, heating and cool down of hot water storage tank.
  • 5. Illumination measuring. The artificial lighting. The efficiency light sources.
  • 6. The cooling circuit, pressures of refrigerant, cooling capacity.
  • 7. Settings and functions of the controller.
  • 8. Fan curve and pressure conditions in air ducts.
  • 9. Acoustic microclimate and source of noise.
  • 10. Smoke test of flow pattern using distributive elements models.
  • 11. Structural design of radiators.
  • 12. Wall heating, assessment of heat flow rate and surface coefficient of heat transfer, heat exchanger.
  • 13. Heating systems valves curves, determination of plate exchange output.