Basics of Building Automation and Energy EfficiencyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

• The student understands the structure of a building automation system, the principles of the buses used for data transfer in building automation, structural requirements, relevant standards, regulations, and technical guidelines.
• The student can read technical documents related to bus technology in building automation.
• The student understands the impact of automation and smart grids on the energy efficiency of a building.

Content

• Fundamentals of building automation
• Basics of bus technology
• Smart grid and energy efficiency
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