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MJ2518 Energy Demand and Supply Distribution Systems in the Built Environment 6.0 credits

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This course aims to bring students in-depth knowledge of the demands of buildings and how to estimate these using modern simulation tools. A central part of obtaining efficient buildings is to have efficient distribution systems, as in-efficient distribution systems cannot provide adequate comfort and indoor air quality the occupants of the building requires. The impact of design selections on the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) are discussed. Hence, the detailed construction of distribution systems is incorporated in the analysis. In addition, any system will not be effective over the entire year unless the control systems enables to optimally control the system. At the end, effective systems controlled smart leads into the concept of smart buildings and are briefly discussed. 

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Spring 2026 Start 13 Jan 2026 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
13 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2026
Periods
P3 (3.0 hp), P4 (3.0 hp)
Pace of study

17%

Application code

60775

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

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Number of places

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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus MJ2518 (Spring 2023–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2518 (Spring 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course intends to give the students basic knowledge of the needs of buildings, what is driving these needs, how these can be estimated, how relevant distributions systems can be designed, and use of modern modellings tools for assessments for the built the environment.

  • The requirements of the buildings and how these can be estimated by means of modern simulation tools.
  • Design of the effect of the different choices of system on the indoor environment quality (IEQ)
  • Variations in the efficiency of chosen systems during the year and its effect

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

  1. Identify energy engineering needs in the built the environment, choose and use relevant tools for detailed simulation, considering relevant boundary conditions from the different actors in the built environment.
  2. Evaluate outcome and suitability for different choices of technical systems in built environment and how these can be controlled and monitored.
  3. Explain function and behaviour of components and systems at inspection of real systems and the implications that these can have on the indoor climate.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Energy in the built environment, 9 credits (MJ2509)
Applied Thermodynamics, 9 credits (MJ1112)
Fluid Mechanics for Engineers, 6 credits (SG1220)
Heat Transfer, 6 credits (MJ1401)
Renewable Energy Technology, 6 credits (MJ2411)
Energy Systems for Sustainable Development, 6 credits (MJ2508)

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

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 - Home assignments, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB1 - Lab exercise, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 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.

Examiner

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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

ITM/Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle