ENE234 Heating Systems and Energy Effective buildings
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Tore Sandnes Vehus
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- The course will normally be taught in Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
The course will normally be taught in Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
ENE113, Thermodynamics
Course contents
Introduction to heat supply based on different fuels for example electricity, oil, gas and biomass. In addition, solar thermal collectors, boiler and stoking technics, combustion with stoichiometry, spot heating, central heating and heat stations with associated piping and heat emitters are reviewed.
Calculation and simulation of buildings' heating and cooling demand. Regulations and standards (TEK and NS).
Planning and construction of energy-efficient dwellings and commercial buildings. Low energy-building and passive house. Passive energy solutions. Energy-efficient heating systems, appliances and lighting.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should
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be able to explain how the heat is supplied to the building
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be able to evaluate and calculate combustion processes
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be able to evaluate and calculate energy prices for different types of fuel
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be able to plan and dimensioning heat demand and units for heat supply
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have insight knowledge about which factors affect the buildings' energy consumption and related relevant regulations and standards (TEK and NS)
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be able to design and evaluate energy-efficient buildings
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be able to use the most common simulation tools to calculate and verify the energy consumption in buildings, and be able to assess the consequences of different choice of solutions
Examination requirements
The student must have passed compulsory exercises to be able to take the exam. Overview of compulsory assignments is given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises / lab.
The course uses up-to-date digital tools in connection with calculations and simulations.
The scope of work for the average student is calculated at 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
Four hours individual written exam. Graded grade.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ENE227 – Thermodynamics and heating systems | 5 |
| BYG212 – Building Physics and Energy Efficient Buildings | 2.5 |
| ENE215 – Buildings and Energy Usage | 2.5 |