066-0422-17L  Building Systems

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersV. Dorer, L. Baldini, K. Orehounig, A. Schlüter, M. Sulzer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThe course gives an overview on concepts and design of building energy supply and ventilation systems, renewable technologies, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and integrated systems.
Objective1. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality
2. Building energy supply systems: heaters; chillers; storage;
3. Ventilation and conditioning: natural; mixed-mode; mechanical; dehumidification
4. Renewable energy: solar thermal collectors; heat pumps; ground source; biomass
5. Design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
6. Integrated systems: passive cooling; TABS; seasonal storage; cogeneration; low temperature / low exergy systems