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

- has a basic understand of mathematical and physical modeling methodology of the building, its HVAC systems and technical components

- has skills to use, modify and create of new models

- has understanding of the evaluating the reliability of the simulation results

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 24.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Kosonen

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:

    -Thermal modelling using finite difference method

    -Hydraulic models of networks

    -Modelling of contaminant penetration

    -Thermal and hydraulic models of components

    -Validation of models

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Weights for the final course mark are: materials processing work/presentation 30 %, home work 30%, course assignment 40%.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact hours (40 h)

    Independent work (120 h):

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    course handouts and literature

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III-V

    2021-2022 Spring III-V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=EEN-L5004

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.