n.BA.UI.EnHe.17HS (Environmental Heat) 
Module: Environmental Heat
This information was generated on: 26 April 2024
No.
n.BA.UI.EnHe.17HS
Title
Environmental Heat
Managed by
Markus Hubbuch
Credits
4

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2017
Study programme BSc in Natural Resource Sciences
Courses/Weighting
Code Name of course Weighting
n.BA.UI.EnHe.17HS.V Environmental Heat 100%
     
     
     
     
     
Status Elective module
*Type R   Related course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Entrance requirements Refer to module guide
Follow-up modules -
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 58 32
Email markus.hubbuch@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module
Course: Environmental Heat
No.
n.BA.UI.EnHe.17HS.V
Title
Environmental Heat
Managed by
Markus Hubbuch

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 August 2023
Status Elective course
*Type R   Related course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Total workload in lessons
Semester 4. Semester
Lectures 52
Coached selfstudy 6
Autonomous selfstudy 62
Total workload 120
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Markus Hubbuch, internal and external lecturer
Learning outcomes and competencies PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
The students…
  • know the potential of heat generation by geothermal energy, outside air, and burning of wood, in Switzerland.
  • are able to describe the function of a heat pump, to explain the different kinds of heat pumps and to calculate its coefficient of performance (COP).
  • are able to explain all possible kinds of usage of geothermal energy and the pros and cons.
  • understand the main technologies for the thermal usage of wood.
  • have the knowledge to design the concept of wood burning plants for heat production.
METHODICAL COMPETENCE
The students…
  • can use guidelines, simple tools or standards to make correct calculations in the field of heat pumps.
  • can design a heat pump with a borehole heat exchanger and do the necessary calculations.
SELF- AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE
The students…
  • work in groups to fulfil the mandatory task during the semester.
  • are able to search for usable sources and scientific literature.
Course content
  • Potential of resources in our environment top produce heat: air, water, geothermal heat, wood
  • Theory and calculation of heat pumps
  • Overview on shallow and deep geothermal energy usage
  • Design and calculation of borehole heat exchangers
  • Wood as resource to produce heat
  • Technology to use wood for heat production
Language of instruction English
Expected attendance An active attendance is generally expected
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester (100%)

Mid-semester written group work (predicate)

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Bibliography Scripts, slides, part of SIA 384/6 (in German)
Entrance requirements Refer to module guide
Follow-up courses Gebäudeenergieprojektierung, Energie und Siedlung
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 58 32
Email markus.hubbuch@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module

Note