Efficient Energy Technology 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The students have an overview on factors and problems related to energy efficiency. They are able to evaluate the significance of the building, its technical systems and their usage and maintenance on energy consumption and costs. The students are able to draw up the energy balance of a building. They recognise some ways to diminish the energy consumption of a building. The students are able to calculate the energy performance rating of the building and to draw up an energy certificate for a one-family house.

Content

Energy balance of a building. Energy economy of air conditioning and water systems. Ways of heat recovery. Consumption of electric energy in a building. Energy performance rating and energy certificates. Buildings’ energy consumption in Finland now and in the future and its impact on the environment.