Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge corresponding to 2nd semester and
knowledge gained in Control and Analysis of Building Energy Systems
and Fault Detection in Buildings or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Objective:
Students who complete the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Must have knowledge about building Commissioning and
Operation
- Must have knowledge about standards and state of art within
building Commissioning
- Must have knowledge about energy efficient operation of
buildings.
Skills
- Must be able to apply commissioning processes for energy
efficient building design and operation
- Must be able to apply, combine and evaluate advanced methods
for analysis of the interplay between energy systems, building use,
outdoor climate, HVAC systems and Building Management Systems
(BEMS)
- Must be able to analyse a building with focus on operation and
reduced running cost.
Competences
- Must be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and
graphical communication and documentation of problems and solutions
within Commissioning and Operation of building and its
services
- Must be able to optimise the operation of buildings based on
measurement and analysis of the performance of the building
- Must be able to handle complex cases related to Commissioning
and Operation of energy efficients buildings
- Must be able to communicate the results of the project work in
a project report
- Must be able to contribute successfully to teamwork within the
problem area and make a common presentation of the result of the
project work
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision supplemented with instructions,
workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 20 ECTS project module, the workload is
expected to be 600 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Building Commissioning and Operation |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Individual oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
rapport. |
ECTS | 20 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |