The course is project based, and the work is done in groups. The course starts with lectures on solar thermal systems, hydraulic components and their function. The system function and the control functions and their integration into existing heating systems are further discussed. Students are introduced to a case study (project). Students will calculate the load for the case and size the system.

The next step is to learn about the simulation program Polysun. Students will get a template system in Polysun to modify and to further study the system performance of the case study. By using parametric studies the students optimize the size and dimensions of the system.

Finally the student will write discussions and conclusions with reflections on the project work. Here the decisions made during the design process are debated and the assumptions and limitations in the simulation tool and methods are discussed.

Starts and ends:

week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026

Study Rate:

50%

Location:

Borlänge

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Normal

Language:

English

Entry Qualifications :

Solar Thermal, 7.5 credits, Advanced Level

Selection :

Higher education credits (30-285 credits)

Application Code:

HDA-V3PJ4

Main field of study:

Solar Energy Engineering

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 18,750 SEK

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Closed for late application

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Starts week 3, 2027

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

size a solar heating system
design the hydraulics and control functions of a solar heating system
analyse the various methods for protecting the system from damage due to frost and overheating as well as be able to choose a suitable method for the specific application
design collector fields and the associated pipings
use a simulation tool to calculate the energy gain of a solar thermal system
evaluate the influence on system performance by varying system component size and system design.