Training and education for both individual and team work in topics related to Energy efficiency in buildings. Development and implementation of complex technical solutions, related to the PhD thesis.

After successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: • critically analyze and implement complex technical solutions within the field of thermal science • independently notice, define and solve technical problems using up-to-date methods • independently, as well as team member, organize and conduct research in the field of energy efficiency in buildings • have developed integral, holistic approach to the HVAC design in buildings • successfully integrate local and central HVAC control and BMS • apply energy efficiency measures and usage of HVAC systems

Basis of the efficient energy use in buildings. Integral (holistic) approach to building design. Thermal characteristics of building envelope. Heat transfer within building. Insulation. Windows, solar heat gains, natural daylight. HVAC systems: boilers, domestic hot water production, chillers, heat pumps, air handling units, heat recovery. Measurement and balancing in HVAC systems. Local and central control and BMS. Energy policies, energy rates, prices, tariff systems, role of participants in energy use. Maintenance of HVAC systems. Efficient usage of HVAC systems.

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No specific requirements.

Total assigned hours: 65

New material: 50
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 0

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 10
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 0
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 70
Project: 0
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 30

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