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Overview
What you will learn
After completing the Low-Energy HVAC Systems course offered by Dalarna University, the student shall be able to:
- Estimate heating demands for buildings in cold climates and relate to Swedish building energy requirements (BBR).
- Describe the design, function and application of heating, ventilation and air- conditioning systems for low-energy buildings in cold climates.
- Analyse and describe the interaction between different technical HVAC systems and the building itself.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The course aims to explore the basic function of heating, ventilation and cooling systems (HVAC), and to introduce innovative concepts for low energy and renewable energy buildings.
- Ventilation strategies (such as natural ventilation, mechanically assisted ventilation, demand controlled ventilation, and mixed mode ventilation) and methods for heating and cooling will be discussed, as will the way in which building regulations in Sweden influence choices.
- The importance of considering the dynamic operation conditions for HVAC systems in buildings will be emphasised.
- In the final part of the course, the focus will be on analysing the performance and interaction of HVAC systems and the building.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
- Application period: 15 Mar - 15 Apr
- Course dates: 6 Nov - 14 Jan
Language
English
Credits
5 ECTS
- 5 Credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 4 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in SwedenAcademic 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.
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from building, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits
- English 6
Tuition Fee
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International
11250 SEK/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 SEK for the full programme during 2 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Funding
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