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: 07.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
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:
Basic principles and methodologies for 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:
Home exercises, course assignment. Assessment criteria: course assignment (grading 0-5), homework (failed/passed/+bonus grade)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teacher's receptions 20 h
Home exercises 20 h
Course assignment 70 h
Course material 20 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
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 Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
2023-2024 Autumn I - IIEnrollment :
Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).