Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

• Must have knowledge about functional requirements and how to estimate load profiles
• Must have knowledge about renewably energy systems in buildings
• Must have knowledge about the construction and principle of operation of solar collectors and photovoltaic systems
• Must have knowledge about thermodynamic cycle in heat pumps and refrigeration cycle of compressors
• Must be able to understand the interplay between different types of energy storage, heat pump systems and typical heating and cooling systems in buildings

Skills

Students who complete the module:

• Must be able to set up functional requirements and load profiles
• Must be able to apply methods to calculate sun path and shade
• Must be able to apply methods to sizing of solar heat, photovoltaic, heat pumps and refrigeration systems

Competences

Students who complete the module:

• Must be able to evaluate and reflect on the relevance of the individual energy systems in relation to a specific building and its expected energy use
• Must be able to discuss with peers on the proper choice of different types of energy systems

Type of instruction

Lectures and exercises in groups supplemented with e.g. workshops, presentation seminars and more.

Extent and expected workload

The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.

Exam

Exams