Table of contents

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 previous knowledge

ENE113, Thermodynamics

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should

  • be able to explain how the heat is supplied to the building
  • be able to evaluate and calculate combustion processes
  • be able to evaluate and calculate energy prices for different types of fuel
  • be able to plan and dimensioning heat demand and units for heat supply
  • have insight knowledge about which factors affect the buildings' energy consumption and related relevant regulations and standards (TEK and NS)
  • be able to design and evaluate energy-efficient buildings
  • 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

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.

Teaching and learning 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.

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.

Examinations

Four hours individual written exam. Graded grade.

Student 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 a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

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).

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
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