Heat production (5 cr)

Objective

The student can describe district heating at a general level, the structure of the district heating network and different options for producing heat in the district heating network. The student knows how to apply district heating regulations and instructions and dimension the building's district heating equipment. The student can describe the operation of a bioboiler plant and the related equipment.

Content

Carbon neutral energy system. Utilization of waste heat flows in the district heating network. District heating substations and boilers. Solar heat and heat storage. Demand response for district heating.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently apply the skills and knowledge listed above

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements listed above, the student can give grounds for the solutions he or she has chosen and develop these solutions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Qualifications

Competences of the following studies:

Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings