Syllabus academic year 2007/2008
SIMULATION METHODS FOR ESTIMATIONS OF ENERGY USE IN BUILDINGSAEBN01

Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Level: A (Second level). Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand. Optional for: M4. Course coordinator: Björn Karlsson, bjorn.karlsson@ebd.lth.se och Lars Jensen, lars.jensen@hvac.lth.se, Energi- och ByggnadsDesign. Recommended prerequisits: Basic courses in building construction, thermodynamics, heat transfer, numeric analyses and programming. The course might be cancelled if the numer of applicants is less than 10. Assessment: 80% attendance at lectures and exercises, approved assignments, approved examination. Home page: http://www.ebd.lth.se.

Aim
To reduce the energy use is a central goal in the society. Buildings designed for a low energy use is an important key to reduced environmental impact and the development of a sustainable society. At the same time one must ensure that good thermal comfort and health is maintained in these buildings. The aim with the course is to teach how simulation program can be used for designing energy efficient buildings.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Literature
Jensen L, Warfinge, C, Värmebehovsberäkning-Kursmaterial Installationsteknik FK.
Incropera, F.P., De Witt, D.P, Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley&Sons, 2001, ISBN 0-471-38650-2
Eastman C.M, Building Product Models: Computer Environments Supporting Design and Construction, 1999, ISBN 0-8493-0259-5
Simulation Programs