Building Energy Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Environmental Engineering
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Program code6211EX059
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
About
BUILDING ENERGY ENGINEERING
| Degree | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Length | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Study language | Lithuanian, English |
| Start | 1st of September |
| Entry Qualification | To this programme applicants are accepted from the fields of: Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering. |
The energy systems installed in buildings have been one of the largest consumers of energy so far and producing energy for premises is found probably the most polluting and important factor in climate change. Thus, energy engineering remains one of the fastest growing fields of activity worldwide.
A detailed knowledge of engineering is required for designing similar types of systems, and therefore the Master's degree programme in Building Energy Engineering is aimed at training specialists capable of critically analysing, simulating and integrating the energy systems of the building and the processes therein.
The trained specialists manage to apply innovative technologies and intelligent solutions for the assessment, design, installation, operation, management and maintenance of intelligent energy systems of the building. These systems must be extremely effective, rational, high-quality and reliable.
The study programme in Building Energy Engineering covers many areas from simulating a building and energy systems, thermodynamic and life cycle analysis to the integration of renewable energy systems and processes and energy demand management.
Learning outcomes
The Master's degree programme in Building Energy Engineering is designed:
- to assess the need for research into energy engineering, plan research, select the most appropriate methods and performance measures, study and assess the findings applying information technologies;
- to analyze and forecast energy processes, the characteristics of equipment and systems and calculate the most important parameters;
- to assess the energy needs of consumers, analyze the possibilities of energy supply and plan the application and development of energy systems;
- to define, analyze, simulate and advance the processes taking place in energy systems.
Career opportunities may include:
- working at higher education, research and technological development, state and municipal institutions;
- working for design, consulting, operation and maintenance companies;
- studying a Doctoral degree programme in technological sciences.
Study subjects
1 Semester
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APPEM17103 6 credits
Energy Economics
Module aim
To acquire and assimilate with general knowledge of global and national energy, existing energy (both traditional and renewable), distribution, and utilisation forecasts. To understand the peculiarities of the functioning of individual branches of energy, the ongoing changes, their goals and results. Learn how energy is managed, regulated, and developed.
Module description
Energy economics is applied to solve energy issues, defining the main problems and possible solutions for energy production and use, providing reliable economic analysis on the basis of sound solutions. Energy economics examines topics related to the supply and use of energy in society. The course introduces the distribution of energy resources (fossil and renewable), their use, supply, and trade flows. Energy economics emphasises energy forecasting, energy markets, and electricity markets – issues of liberalisation, regulation, energy infrastructure economics, energy, environmental protection policy, risk analysis and security of supply, and sustainability. The economy of energy branches (electricity, gas, oil, centralised heating), EU policy, and its implementation in the country and other EU countries are also discussed. The management, regulation, and planning of energy development are examined.
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APPEM17102 6 credits
Life Cycle Analysis of Energy Systems (with course project)
Module aim
To enable students to apply the life cycle analysis methodology to various energy systems, assessing their impact on the environment also in a multi-criteria way.
Module description
The subject is intended to reveal the reasons for the emergence, methodological features and general principles of application of the currently particularly relevant and widely applied method – life cycle analysis (LCA). Due to the numerous results of environmental impact analysis of a different nature and the aim to summarize them, this method is supplemented by a multi-criteria assessment methodology. With the help of LCA examples of energy transforming, supplying and using systems, and working in a team, a group LCA course project of a complex energy system is prepared, which also evaluates alternative (more environmentally friendly) solutions of the considered system.
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APAVM17251 6 credits
Scientific Researches and Innovations
Module aim
To provide the knowledge and ability to plan, organize and conduct research and apply for the preparation of his master’s work and publish the obtained results and understand the basics of innovation, their importance in the context of science and business synthesis for the student.
Module description
To introduce the research development, diversity, education levels, knowledge, scientific classification, scientific research work in organizing, planning, error analysis, innovation politic. Assist in capacity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, the preparation work on a masters or doctorate degree. Introducing the preparation of publications, funding opportunities for innovation and intellectual property protection and management.
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APPEM23115 6 credits
Digital Energy
Module aim
To provide technical knowledge for integrated and effective sustainability management and monitoring using Building Information Modelling methodology and Digital Twin technology.
Module description
The subject is intended to introduce the current situation in the field of energy, to present an analysis of the legal environment, and to present EU policy trends, and directions of scientific research conducted in the EU. To provide basic knowledge about Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and its application in the field of energy. This would enable the consistent integration of new knowledge in various work areas to optimize the processes of ongoing activities. The aim is to introduce the application of Building Information Modelling methodology for sustainability monitoring and evaluation in all stages of the building life cycle (planning, design, construction and use and maintenance). To expand the dissemination of innovative technologies, the possibilities of practical application of Computerized Asset Management Systems and Digital Twins are presented. The presented digitization technologies allow a wider understanding of the benefits of their application to increase the sustainability of new and existing buildings.
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APPEM17101 6 credits
Thermodynamic Analysis (with course project)
Module aim
To enable students to effectively apply thermodynamic analysis methodology to a wide range of energy conversion systems, and to evaluate their performance under operational and environmental conditions.
Module description
This course is intended to reveal the general principles of the thermodynamic analysis method, including exergy analysis. This ranges from the analysis of individual components of a system to the study of the whole system, as revealed in the course project. Using energy and exergy balances, the efficiency of the system is evaluated, opportunities for improvement are identified, and system components are identified for improvement.
2 Semester
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ELEIM17261 9 credits
Intelligent Building Systems
Module aim
To acquaint students with automatic control systems of buildings; to provide students with an understanding of energy needs and the principles of applying Internet technologies to building management; to ensure that students acquire the ability to make integrated technological solutions necessary to create indoor microclimate (heating, ventilation, lighting) and working conditions; to create conditions for students to test the building automation in practice
control system design and analysis.Module description
The parameters of the building’s engineering systems, connected with digital solutions, facilitate building maintenance, provide an opportunity to more efficiently manage the indoor microclimate and operating costs.
Students are introduced to the concept, architecture and structure of intelligent buildings. Students will gain an understanding of building management systems and controller programming using Internet technologies. Issues such as control and optimization of air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems, lighting and blind control systems and optimization of energy requirements will be addressed.
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APPEM17205 9 credits
Building Energy Systems Modelling (with course project)
Module aim
To enable students to carry out a numerical and/or dynamic modelling study of an energy system, including the selection of modelling principles and methods, the determination of boundary conditions and model parameters, and the critical evaluation of results.
Module description
The course is designed to introduce the features and principles of the modelling process and applications of energy systems in analytical and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models. Using modern simualation tools, it provides practical skills in analysing both individual processes in a component/equipment and the operation of the whole energy transformation system. Using the SFD package the student learns to analyse the systems operation from the first modelling steps till results visualisation and evaluation, this includes the analysis of the simulation process, boundary conditions and the behaviour of the designated system. In addition, team work is carried out using the dynamic modelling software, which allows to perform not only the energy analysis of the main system in question, but also carry out the study of its alternatives by means of parametric analysis.
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APPEM17204 9 credits
Building Thermal Modelling (with course project)
Module aim
To enable students to proficiently utilize methods and modelling tools to analyse indoor and building envelope thermal regimes, critically assess and validate the results.
Module description
The subject is designed to study the thermal (and humidity) regimes and patterns of their formation in building envelopes and rooms in winter and summer and to understand the physical meaning of these processes. The knowledge acquired will provide a basis for the design of microclimate technologies, as well as the skills to predict and model thermal regimes and to find effective solutions for the energy performance of buildings, their construction and indoor microclimate.
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APPEM17206 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
To develop student’s ability to describe the status of study field from the point of view of sustainable development, to reveal the problems of the chosen trend, to form the problem solution, the research process structure, to choose methods of research of technical systems, the data and tools necessary for their analysis, planning and modelling.
Module description
Preliminary choice of research trend of interest, description of its status and critical analysis on the basis of scientific publications. Formulation of problems in trend, highlighting of the objectives of research chosen, preliminary naming of the tasks and implements necessary to achieve them. Preparation and presentation of a report on these issues. Appointment of research work supervisor. Anticipation of research methods to be used. Description of data and information required to collect. Selection of specific calculations or measurements case or several of them. Preparation of the principle schemes of basic variant, performance of preliminary calculations. Acquiring initial skills in working with specialized computer programs or measuring equipment. Conclusion (summary) of the results of the tasks set out here.
3 Semester
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APPEM17308 9 credits
Renewable Energy Systems (with course project)
Module aim
To acquire knowledge about the application of renewable energy systems to buildings and their groups, to understand the principles of assessment of renewable energy systems, the need and importance of its application.
Module description
The subject includes energy systems (which use renewable energy resources) planning, integration into engineering systems and their comprehensive assessment. The greatest attention is paid to renewable energy systems (solar collectors, heat pump systems, etc.) and their integration in buildings (and not only buildings). The characteristics, energy efficiency, economic indicators and environmental impact of these systems and their components are analyzed.
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APPEM17309 6 credits
Energy Demand Management
Module aim
To provide knowledge about considered and efficient energy use the building`s energy efficiency evaluation technique and measures.
Module description
Energy demand management is a tool that includes measures and strategies for reducing energy consumption and/or energy costs. Sustainable energy consumption policy (EU, LT and global), types of energy consumption audits, building certification systems, measures promoting changes in consumer behavior are analyzed in the module. The energy balance of different buildings, the possibilities of renewable energy resources use for more sustainable consumption are analyzed.
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APPEM17307 6 credits
Process and Systems Integration (with course project)
Module aim
To acquaint students with the basics of the processes and systems’ integration method and its application for the energy systems. The level of this knowledge should ensure the abilities necessary for the engineering activities, enable the principals and possibilities of design new and retrofitting of existing processes. To be able to suggest new variants of integration into the existing and designed systems and to calculate main technical and economic indicators.
Module description
Theoretical and practical knowledge helps to understand the integrated planning and design of processes and systems. The main focus of this study subject is on the efficient use of energy and the reduction of the impact on the environment, starting with energy systems and covering other areas. One of the goals of processes and systems integration is to contribute to the sustainable development of industry and society. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to apply methods, set goals, design, and optimise integrated processes and systems that efficiently use energy and other resources, and evaluate and justify economically adopted decisions.
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APPEM17310 6 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
To develop the student’s abilities to collect, systematize and analyze research data, perform the initial summarization of results, analyze conclusions, prepare a presentation for a scientific conference and a manuscript for publication.
Module description
Collection and systematization of statistical and technological data required for research. Performing the necessary experiments or their part, measuring the parameters of real technological processes. Assessment and analysis of data validity and reliability. Improvement and/or mastering and use of digital analysis model – computer program. Preparation of primary conclusions and assessment of their reliability. Preparation of the report and its theses on the obtained results. Formulation of the title of the final thesis, formulation of the research problem, object, goals and tasks for the final thesis, preparation of the content of the final thesis, the project of the assignment and the execution schedule.
4 Semester
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APPEM17411 30 credits
Master's Thesis
Module aim
Learn to independently systematize and provide solutions of energy engineering problems obtained by scientific methods.
Module description
This is an individual work, when the researches of the study program extent carried out so far are completed, their generalization is carried out, a report of the researches is prepared, preparation for defence of the final thesis is done and it is defended. Student reads a public report on the subject-matter of the research. In the introductory part of the final work, the problem and the selected subject of the research are explicitly formulated, the objectives and tasks of the research are presented, the chosen methodologies, modelling and/or measuring instruments are presented, as well as the data obtained from statistical or technological research, their reliability analysis. The results are presented, conclusions and recommendations of the research are explicitly and reasonably formulated. The work is formalized according to requirements approved by university.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
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| Enrolled students | 2 |
| Enrolled to FT | 2 |
| Min FT grade | 9.04 |