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Overview
In the Sustainable Buildings and Green Cities - Summer School at RWTH Aachen University you learn about building performance simulation and district supply systems.
A district from the living lab project SmartQuart serves as a use case. SmartQuart's core technological element is the exchange of energy and intelligent networking within and between the smart districts.
What you will learn
- Understand the mathematical and physical basics to work with dynamic building simulation and plant operation simulations
- Implement models using computer-based numerical methods and the object-oriented modeling language Modelica
- Identify influential factors on CO2 emissions and costs in the operation of a power system through a sensitivity analysis
- Simulate a single zone of a building for a complete year
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Building Performance Simulation
- District Supply Systems
- Feasibility Study
- Profitability
- SmartQuart
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aachen, Germany
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 17 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in GermanyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You can become part of our international student community if you are:
- at least 18 years old
- in your Bachelor's, Master's, in between or recently graduated
- proficient in the English language
Desirable is basic understanding of power generation and power systems, electrochemical systems or electricity systems and its components. It is beneficial if your study degree is related to this program.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
2250 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
2250 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
Living costs for Aachen
813 - 1131 EUR /month
Living costs
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