Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
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AE 6510 - Moisture Problems in Building Envelopes

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course covers humidity control in buildings and the roles of the owner, architect, HVAC engineer, contractor, and building staff.  Topics include psychrometrics of humidity controls; effects of humidity on human comfort; mold and mildew and the basics of their growth; design for humidity control; peak moisture loads; dehumidification loads; designing of dehumidification systems; monitoring of indoor air humidity; and building pressure management. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5402  or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
TBD
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Ventillation; air conditioning

Course Topics
TBD
Coordinator
Richard A. DeVries



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