Program Overview

Course Overview

The course HVAC Engineering Practice, denoted as MAST2020, is an intermediate-level course that provides practical insights into HVAC systems. It is offered in the Norwegian language and is located in Trondheim.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Intermediate course, level II
• Course Start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of Instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim
• Examination Arrangement: Assignment

About the Course

Course Content

The course covers practical aspects of HVAC systems, including making and reading HVAC drawings, digital HVAC drawings, understanding HVAC systems, and surveying and levelling.

Learning Outcome

• Knowledge: The candidate will have knowledge of preparing digital HVAC drawings, surveying and levelling, and practical understanding of HVAC equipment and systems.
• Skills: The candidate will be able to plan, carry out, and process data from measurements on existing HVAC systems, assess the condition of and potential improvements of existing HVAC systems, prepare HVAC drawings using digital tools, identify different HVAC components in buildings, and carry out surveying and levelling.
• General Competence: The candidate will be able to communicate with architects, building consultants, and other stakeholders in the building industry regarding HVAC systems in buildings, communicate insight into opportunities and limitations for HVAC systems to different stakeholders, assess different HVAC solutions based on given frameworks, and discuss opportunities for innovation and development within HVAC systems for buildings.

Compulsory Assignments

• Excursions/Practical activities

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required, specifically Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN).

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with FENT2034. If both courses are taken, a credit reduction will be applied to the course with the lowest grade or the one completed most recently.

Subject Areas

• Heat Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering

Examination

The examination arrangement for the course is an assignment, with a weighting of 100/100. The grade is either Passed or Not Passed.

Academic Responsibility

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering has academic responsibility for the course.