Thermal heat storage technologies. Components in solar thermal systems. Thermosiphons and integrated solar collector storage systems.
Function and characteristics of various types of solar thermal systems: - large/small;
hot water and combi systems/swimming pools; solar collector fields; short term /seasonal storage. Operation and control strategies.
Calculation of heat load. Simulation programs. Case study.
MJ2442 Solar Heating Systems 6.0 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2442 (Spring 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Account for and evaluate various types of thermal loads and be able to estimate them by means of mathematical models.
Calculate heat storage capacity for different heat storage technologies, account for how they function and analyse their suitability for usage for given boundary conditions.
Account for the function of the most important components in a thermal solar energy system and for the European standards that are used for evaluating them.
Dimension a solar heating facility.
Demonstrate knowledge of different methods for frost and over-heating protection in solar thermal system and choose the most appropriate method for a specific application.
Design a solar collector field.
Use simulation tools to calculate the energy gain of a solar thermal system.
Analyse the function and characteristics of various types of solar thermal systems and evaluate the effect of different design and operational parameters on solar thermal systems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits with main field of study within mechanical engineering, energy technology, physics, chemistry or the equivalent. English B or the equivalent knowledge.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Duffie, John A., Beckman, William A . (2006), Solar engineering of thermal processes., 3rd ed., Wiley, Hoboken NJ, ISBN 0-471-69867-9
Ccompendiums from the department on:
Solar Thermal Systems and
Solar Heating Design Project
- Guidelines.
Relevant journal articles and conference papers.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Written Assignment, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Written Exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination and laboratory session 2 credits (AF)
Home assignment 4 credits (AF).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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