After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• Perform heat load calculations according to standard and thermal simulations of building parts and evaluate the results
• discuss and compare different systems for the energy supply of buildings
• outline the physical, legal and financial framework for building services systems
• find and apply relevant standards and verification procedures
• Conduct critical discussions with experts about building services

Contents of the course:

• Meterological basics, thermal comfort
• Distribution and delivery systems
• Energy converters (solar thermal systems, geothermal plants, chillers, heat recovery)
• System examples, innovative system configurations
• Calculation method (hydronic adjustment, heating load calculation)
• Control, automation, energy management
• Verification method, life cycle analysis, energy contracting

In the practical part, a calculation/simulation exercise in group work will be carried out.

• Frontal lecture with PowerPoint
• Group discussion
• Structure laying technique
• Calculatioin according to standards
• Simulation with TRNSYS
• Peer assessment
• Expert interview

 The course will be conducted in German.

• Assessment of cooperation
• Evaluation of the simulatien results
• Appraisal of the presentation
• Peer assessment

Thermodynamics