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Low Energy Construction

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYS2003
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: EY 2015V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2018-2019)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageClassesEnrolment
1I-EY-4V2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Ensio HeinonenFinnish50 h2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17

Learning Outcomes

After completing the coarse the student will understand the factors which have the effect to the energy consumption of the buildings and how to reach the objectives of the energy consumption given in codes and regulations for the buildings. The student can evaluate the total energy consumption of the buildings including energy production, renewable energy, and energy consumption of structures and the technical systems of the building.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50 h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h

Contents

The different heat product systems of the building; district heating, the heat pump systems, solar collectors and –panels. The evaluation of the energy consumption and the heating efficiency need of the buildings including structures, ventilation- and monitored control systems, heat distribution, the effect of the service water and residents.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material compiled by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The theoretical background is dealed in the lectures. The knowledge is deepened with the project work. In addition during the course is done the visit to the district heating plant or to some factory where heat pumps are made.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming working life.

Assessment Methods

Tentti 60 % ja harjoitustyöt 40 %.


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