Single-Course English 5 ECTS

Development of solar energy systems

Overall Course Objectives

To teach the participants how to develop components for solar energy systems and complete solar energy systems. Analyses of measurement data, solar/heat pump systems, PVT panels, PVT systems, solar energy for industrial applications, solar cooling, and solar cooking are included.

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate the potential for improvement of solar energy systems
  • Evaluate the potential for improvement of components for solar energy systems
  • Evaluate methods to determine thermal conditions/performance conditions for solar energy systems
  • Evaluate methods to determine thermal conditions/performance conditions for components for solar energy systems
  • Carry out experimental investigations of thermal conditions/performance condi-tions for solar energy systems/components for solar energy systems
  • Carry out theoretical investigations of thermal conditions/performance conditions for solar energy systems/components for solar energy systems
  • Elucidate performance conditions and economic conditions for solar energy systems/components for solar energy systems
  • Describe and present performance conditions and economic conditions for solar energy systems/components for solar energy systems

Course Content

Potentials for development of solar energy systems. Experimental and theoretical methods for investigating thermal conditions and performance conditions for solar energy systems and their components. Assignment consisting of experimental and theoretical investigations of performance conditions within one of the areas: Solar energy systems or components for solar energy systems, as for example solar panels, energy storage, control system etc.

Recommended prerequisites

11117/41464, Basic knowledge and experience on solar heating systems or PV systems

Teaching Method

Lectures, project work

Faculty

Limited number of seats

Minimum: 10.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.

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Language

English

Duration

13 weeks

Place

DTU Lyngby Campus

Course code 41467
Course type Candidate
Semester start Week 35
Semester end Week 48
Days Tues 13-17
Price

7.500,00 DKK

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