Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain the basic principles of and technology solutions for heat storage and sustainable heating,
- explain, calculate, and evaluate different thermal loads,
- analyse the functionality of hydraulic sub systems and their connection to the basic principles of sustainable heating technologies.
Course Content
The course introduces technologies for heating and heat storage (different types of solar thermal collectors, heat pumps and thermal storage) and underlying principles such as heat transfer and factors affecting their performance. The course includes calculations of thermal loads and temperatures for space heating, domestic hot water, and industrial process heating. An introduction is also given to system schematics, hydraulic components, and hydronic systems.
During the course, system schematics, hydraulic components, and common sub-systems are described. The course presents key system typologies and functional designs for different end-use sectors for heating with different temperature level requirements. It also covers the electrification of heat and a brief overview of applications such as solar cooling, industrial process heat, concentrated solar power, and heat-to-X.
Assessment
- Written exam
- Lab report
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U, 3, 4, 5.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Written exam - 4 Credits | U, 3, 4, 5
- Laboatory report - 1 Credit | U–G
Entry Requirements
- Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Degree of Master of Science in Engineering or Degree of Bachelor of Science with a main field of study in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or Engineering Physics and English 6
Other Information
Max five examination attempts
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.