Control and Analysis of Building Energy Systems
2024/2025
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module is based upon knowledge obtained at the 2nd semester or equivalent.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- Must have knowledge on basic control theory, transfer functions, essential strengthening and accuracy of control
- Must have knowledge on feedback control and classical control (P, PI, PID)
- Must have knowledge on models for thermal systems and facilities
- Must have knowledge on state space modelling and control
- Must have knowledge on dynamical modelling and control of HVAC systems
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to perform analysis and simulation of operational conditions of thermal systems and facility functions
- Must be able to setup a numerical model of the control system/design
- Must be able to device and perform control of a building HVAC system
- Must be able to prescribe functional requirements for building systems control
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to choose and compare different control designs and regulator types
- Must be able to establish evaluate and reflect on control of building energy systems
Type of instruction
Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Control and Analysis of Building Energy Systems |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | Der henvises til den pågældende semesterbeskrivelse/kursusbeskrivelse i Moodle. |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Styring og analyse af bygningers energisystemer |
| Module code | B-BED-K3-14 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Built Environment |
| Department | Department of the Built Environment |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
