Passive and Active Environmental Control System

Description

This course deals with a number of passive and active environmental systems topics. First, it presents empirical environmental design guidelines in literature and their applications. Second, it introduces methods of calculating thermal loads and ways of minimizing these loads in buildings. Third, the course then introduces the concept of energy consumption software as a design tool. Finally, it looks at active energy generation opportunities and how to integrate them in building and site design.

Program

Master of Engineering (MEng).

Objectives

• On completion of the course, student should be able to perform computerized load calculations and utilize ways of reducing energy consumption. They should also be able to analyze energy consumption components and choose the best solution out of a list of alternatives.