MJ2407 Sustainable Energy Utilisation 9.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

  Mechanical Engineering
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

This course will discuss the utilisation of energy in the present day society, taking into account sustainability and environmental aspects. The course will focus on the technologies used to meet a wide spectrum of energy demands needed for cooling, heating, and ventilation in the built environment.

After the course the student should be able to

• describe different sources of primary energy and assess their environmental impact.
• describe the utilisation of energy in the present day society.
• understand and explain the physics that govern an indoor climate, and assess the changes needed to improve the indoor climate in existing buildings.
• perform heating/cooling load calculations for a single family residence.
• design heaters (radiators) and connecting tubing, and select a proper circulation pump.
• design a ventilation system to provide an adequate air flow of a proper temperature and humidity.
• understand and explain the basic fundamentals of conventional refrigeration systems, including components like heat exchangers, compressors, and expansion valves.
• develop and describe a computer model of a conventional cooling system.
• understand and describe different types of heating systems, and assess their applicability.
• understand and describe the function of passive systems.
• briefly discuss alternative cooling processes.

Course main content

Eligibility

B.Sc. in Engineering with prerequisite in MJ1112 Thermodynamics 9 ECTS, MJ1401 Heat Transfer 6 ECTS and  SG1220 Fluid Mechanics 6 ECTS or a combination of these subjects of at least 15 ECTS.

Documented proficiency in english B or equivalent.

Literature

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Exercise, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• ÖVN2 - Exercise, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

One examination (TEN1; 5,0 hp), exercises (ÖVN1; 1,5 hp; ÖVN2; 1,5 hp) and lab work (LAB; 1,0 hp).

Offered by

ITM/Energy Technology

Examiner

Joachim Claesson <joachim.claesson@energy.kth.se>

Supplementary information

Replaces 4A1607

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 10.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.