Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the student shall be able to:
- Estimate heating and cooling loads for low-energy buildings in cold climates
- Describe the design and application of suitable heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for low-energy buildings in cold climates.
- Analyse and explain the interaction between the different technical solutions within the building and the building itself.
Course Content
The course aims to explore the basic requirements for heating, ventilation and cooling systems (HVAC) and to introduce innovative concepts for low-energy and renewable energy buildings. Ventilation strategies (such as natural ventilation, mechanically assisted ventilation, demand controlled ventilation, mixed-mode ventilation) and approaches for heating and cooling will be discussed. In the last part of the course, the focus will be to analyse the performance and interaction of HVAC systems and the building with a holistic perspective.
Assessment
Written examination
Forms of Study
Lectures, exercises.
Grades
The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6