Module: Water vapour in air
Product Description
Water vapour is the gaseous form of water. This module focuses on how water vapour and the forces that act on it create condensation in buildings.
Topics covered in this self-paced module:
- Water vapour, pressure and saturation
- Relative humidity and dew point
- Predicting condensation and making design choices
- Library of useful material
Gain 100% in the test at the end of the module, and you'll receive a record of your completion that can be submitted as part of your CPD activity log.
| Publication date | 1 June 2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | eLearning module |
| Availability | Available |
| Product code | EL014 |
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