EEN-E4007 - Building Energy Optimisation, Lecture, 16.9.2021-15.12.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After passing the course the student

-has a fundamental understanding of dynamic energy simulation principles

-has a basic understanding of suitable optimisation methodologies

-has preliminary readiness to do energy investment calculations in the building/HVAC sector

-understands the potential of combined simulation and optimisation in planning

-is able to take more advanced tools for combined simulation and optimisation into use

-is able to independently search for more information on the topic and to exploit this information

Credits: 5

Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 15.12.2021

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:

    Dynamic building energy simulation using the control volume principle and difference method for mathematical solution, basic principles and methodologies of investment calculations and especially building energy investments, some principles of optimisation methodologies, mainly focused on search algorithms and GA, combining simulation and optimisation, homework, teamwork.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, home exercises, course assignment.

    Assessment criteria: 50% course assignment, 50% exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures/contact hours         20

    Home exercises                    20

    Course assignment               60

    Course material                   10

    Preparing for exam               20

    Exam                                  3

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course handouts, research paper.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=EEN-E4007

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