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Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2023
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course intends to cover basic concepts and system design that is used in district heating and cooling systems. The main advantage of a centralised system lies in the possibility to connect the system to different loads and sources. These aspects will be introduced, evaluated and discussed. System design and control strategies for both needs and sources of the system will to be discussed. Different generations of the district heating and cooling networks and their importance for supply and needs will be covered. Limitations and obstacles for existing systems, as well as existing business models will also be discussed. Different countries' specific conditions, as well as future scenarios and their consequences at design of district heating and cooling systems will also to discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
Describe, on a basic level, systems and components for district heating and cooling systems. Explain the difference between older and newer generations of district heating systems.
Design and assess needs and performance for district heating and cooling systems
Describe limitations and impediments and their consequences for these systems, and give an account of the possibilities and challenges that the district heating and the district cooling face in the future.
Learning activities
This course offers a combination of lectures from academia as well as industrial stakeholders, concerning fundamentals, design aspects and optimization strategies, as well as business perspectives and an outlook for future.
As supplements to this knowledge, numerical design and optimization of a real-life district heating and cooling systems will be done using a given software tool (Netsim from Vitec AB).
Preparations before course start
Literature
All course content, information, instructions for assignments etc. will be published on the internal course web (i.e. in Canvas.) All registered students (and teachers) can login with the kth.se account. We use Canvas to distribute all course material and for sharing information.
PROA - Project work, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
SEMA - Seminar, 0.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Project work ( PROA )
A group project solving a real-life district heating/cooling grid system optimization problem (based on the PROA description that will be explained through the course). This will be solved by the students using the knowledge gained and tools learnt within the course.
The final outcome will be a report, that should be submitted within the given deadline. The content and template of the report will be explained during the course.
Seminar ( SEMA )
The final seminar to present the outcomes upon the completion of the group-based project work PROA. This also includes compulsory peer-review, that will also be arranged and announced during the course.
In-addition, each and every student must fulfill the following, to pass the course:
Participation in the final presentation
Active participation in the group work including the project report
Active participation in oral presentation
Submission of self-reflection.
Grading criteria/assessment criteria
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
The course aims at providing the students with an introduction to district heating and cooling systems.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate basic understanding of district heating and cooling systems.
Demonstrate ability to design and assess demand and performance of district heating and cooling systems.
Demonstrate understanding of limitations and barriers and their implications on these systems.
Grading Criteria Matrix
ILO
P/E
D
C
B
A
1)
Demonstrate basic understanding of district heating and cooling systems
2)
Demonstrate ability to design and assess a basic district heating/ cooling system
Parts of E and C
E requirements + Demonstrate the ability to assess performance and control of district heating/cooling systems.
Parts of C and A
C requirements + Demonstrate ability to design, control, and analyze complex district heating/cooling systems.
3)
Demonstrate basic understanding of limitations and barriers of these systems
Parts of E and C
E requirements + Demonstrate the ability to assess the impact to the environment, construction costs, and operational costs.
Parts of C and A
C requirements + Demonstrate ability to design and analyze complex system interactions with inclusion of business models.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Contacts
Communication during course
Canvas is the main communication medium, in-addition to all communications during the scheduled course sessions, and email.
