MJ2443 Heating, Cooling and Indoor Climate

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering. Preferrably with knowledge in applied thermodynamics (example MJ1112, 9 credits) and heat transfer (example MJ1401, 6 credits).

Main subjects that are treated in the course are:

Various types of buildings and their energy use.
Conventional heating and cooling system in buildings.
Current and new technology for heat and cold.
Concepts and design details for heat pumping technology (steam compression systems).
Components for heat pump systems.
Simulation tools for cold and heat calculations in buildings.
Calculation tools for heating and cooling system.
Analysis of energy performance for heating and cooling systems in buildings.

To pass the course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the indoor climate requirements for thermal comfort.
2. Perform heating and cooling load calculations for building
3. Describe the principles of heat pumping technologies for heating and cooling in buildings.
4. Identify the main differences between the various energy system solutions for buildings.
5. Explain the functions of the main components in the heating and cooling systems.
6. Using given principle and tools, solve and analyze basic problems within the heating and cooling in buildings.

In order to achieve higher grades, the student should also be able to:

1. Using given principle and tools, solve and analyze advanced problems within the heating and cooling in buildings.
2. Use ideas and knowledge from this course to design new highly efficient energy systems for buildings.
3. Improve on the existing and conventional energy solutions for buildings.