Discover how to convert natural resources into heat, cold and electricity, what the capabilities of renewable systems are, how to match energy supply with buildings’ energy demand, and what that means for energy efficiency and carbon emissions.
This comprehensive course, "Energy Conversion for Buildings," is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the supply side of buildings' energy chain. It offers an in-depth exploration of various energy conversion systems, their working principles, and how to effectively combine them to meet a building's energy demands while minimizing costs and environmental impact.
This is an introductory-level course with no specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of physics and mathematics would be beneficial.
This course is part of the Professional Certificate in Buildings as Sustainable Energy Systems. The program includes other courses that cover designing buildings with low energy demand, creating comfortable indoor environments, and controlling and optimizing HVAC systems. This course on Energy Conversion for Buildings complements these other courses by focusing on the supply side of the energy chain, providing a comprehensive understanding of sustainable energy systems in buildings.
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Gain a comprehensive overview of all the technologies that can deliver sustainable heating and cooling systems. Learn to identify technically feasible and cost-efficient solutions in your own heating and cooling decarbonizing projects.
