LEARNING OUTCOMES
After passing the course the student
- knows the key energy consumers in the building s energy balance
- knows the basic terminology and definitions related to (nearly) net-zero energy buildings, plus energy buildings and hybrid smart grids
- understands the principles of on-site energy generation, grid interaction and energy matching
- knows the key sustainable building envelope components, advanced energy storage and HVAC systems
- knows the key technologies and systems for the utilization of renewable energy
- understands the relationship between the temperature of the heat source, exergy and the Carnot efficiency in the context of building energy systems (the concept of energy quality)
Credits: 5
Schedule: 19.04.2022 - 24.05.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Alanne
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Components of building s energy balance
- Net-zero energy buildings: terminology and definitions
- Grid interaction and energy matching
- Sustainable building envelope components
- Sustainable HVAC technologies (free cooling, high-temperature cooling, low-temperature heating, etc.)
- Advanced energy storage systems
- Technologies for renewable energy (solar PVT, wind, biomass, GSHP, mCHP etc.)
- Energy quality
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Learning assignments 100%
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact learning 12 h
Learning assignments 60 h
Other self-learning 48 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture notes and literature
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring V
2021-2022 Spring V
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=EEN-E4005
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
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