Building Energy Systems Engineering

Module aim

To acquire and assimilate knowledge about behaviour of mechanical objects under action of forces at known boundary and initial conditions. To understand main fundamental principles of statics and dynamics. To learn solving practical problems of mechanics. Introduce students to theoretical and practical principles of engineering methods for calculating strength and stiffness of structural members under simple loading. Prepare students for further structures design studies.

Module description

The module is aimed to provide knowledge about the basic laws and principles of solid mechanics. Emphasizing the state of static equilibrium (statics) of a rigid body, students are also introduced to the basics of kinematics and dynamics.
Knowledge is provided about the types of deformation of structural members (rods, beams, shafts), the technique of calculating internal forces, stresses and deformations in cases of simple deformation (tension-compression, bending, torsion). Practical skills for determining reactional forces, strength and stiffness parameters (stresses, displacements, strains) are developed. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

To enable students to apply the methodological principles of engineering thermodynamics to the analysis of energy transformation systems, from single component to thermodynamic cycles.

Module description

Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that studies the relationship between heat and other forms of energy. Its applications range from microorganisms to household appliances, vehicles, energy production systems and even philosophy. 21st-century engineers need strong analytical and problem-solving abilities as a basis for solving important social problems related to engineering thermodynamics. Consequently, this course enables students to understand basic principles of engineering thermodynamics and solve problems ranging from determining the parameters of individual systems to cycle analysis.Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars, at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times and must complete all laboratory works.

Module aim

To master the basics of probability theory and get to know the elements of mathematical statistics.

Module description

TThe module describes the basics of probability theory and mathematical statistics – branches of mathematics that are increasingly finding application in science and practical work. We use the knowledge of probability theory when we have to choose one of several probable outcomes or development scenarios, so we need reasoned criteria. A broad understanding of statistics as a tool for turning data into information opens up wide possibilities for its practical application in decision-making in various fields. During the course, students will learn to connect real situations and their probabilistic mathematical models, analyze how to use these models to analyze real situations, and be able to perform statistical analysis of data.
Students must attend at least 51% of the lectures, at least 60% of the exercises.

Module aim

After completing this course, students will be able to determine the properties of various building materials, they will know the properties of construction products, their production technologies, and the possibilities of use.

Module description

Various building materials are used in the construction of buildings, it is important to know their properties, production technologies and possibilities of use. The subject of study includes the main properties of building materials and their research methods. Building ceramics, glass, binding materials, fillers, mortars, concrete, paint materials and thermo-insulating materials, wood, polymer materials, their properties, production technologies, and application possibilities are analyzed in detail. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

To provide theoretical knowledge about fluid properties, their interaction with solid bodies, forces acting in fluids, flow regimes, friction and hydraulic loss. To teach students to perform hydraulic computations.

Module description

During theoretical, practical and laboratory activities, students will acquire basic knowledge about fluids, their sustainable use, hydrostatic pressure and its forces. During the course, students will learn the differential equations of fluid equilibrium, will be able to recognize and name the types of fluid flow regime, hydrodynamic characteristics, and write down their differential equations. Bernoulli’s equation will apply. Will acquire the basics of calculating pipes and pipelines, hydraulic losses. Knows how fluids flow through orifices and nozzles. Theoretical lectures are compulsory. Students must participate more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60% of exercises and complete all laboratory work.

Module aim

The BIM course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to use BIM software and engineering graphics tools to create 3D models of buildings and their elements in civil engineering, including parametric modeling, building element detailing, construction drawings, and data management.

Module description

This curriculum covers the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and engineering graphics tools for creating three-dimensional models of buildings and their elements in civil engineering. Students will learn about parametric modeling, building element detailing, and preparation of construction drawings, material schedules, and bills of materials. The course also covers the use of BIM and CAD tools for data management, and design schemes for building structures. The curriculum will also include creating and using diagrams and graphs in documents. Additionally, it will touch on reinforced concrete, metal, wood and geotechnical design and detailing drawings. Overall the course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively apply BIM in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings.
Students are required to attend at least 80% of the practical and laboratory classes at the scheduled time during the semester.

Module aim

To develop A1 level communicative competence to use Lithuanian in simple everyday and business communication situations.

Module description

After acquiring basic knowledge of the Lithuanian language (A1), foreign students will be able to communicate and understand basic Lithuanian in everyday situations: they will be able to use simple phrases necessary to meet essential communication needs, introduce themselves, participate in conversations where the other speaker talks slowly and clearly, as well as understand and write simple written texts. Students will gain basic knowledge of the Lithuanian language necessary for communicating with Lithuanians and working in Lithuania. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills will be developed through communicative situations that require active engagement related to university life, profession, and Lithuanian culture, with significant emphasis on developing sociocultural competence.

Module aim

To introduce students with the academic style features, terminology principles, the regularities of professional language and the principles of composing the scientific text.

Module description

The course is designed to improve students’ spoken and written professional language used in both general and specialized discourse. It covers the differences between spoken and written language, as well as the features of public and non-public communication. Linguistic and extralinguistic elements of public speech are examined. A detailed analysis is provided on the concept of terms, their types, requirements, structure, and terminology management techniques. Students are also trained to use reputable Lithuanian and international terminology resources. The focus on the analysis of scientific language expression patterns and disadvantages of scientific text composition features. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.

Module aim

To enable students to apply the methods of calculation and selection of hydraulic systems (water supply and water heating systems) and fluid supply equipment in water supply and energy systems.

Module description

The subject is intended to introduce the calculation methods and principles of hydraulic systems, as well as the operation of fluid supply equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, etc.)) and their connection possibilities. It makes it possible to apply knowledge and methods about the flow of fluids through pipes and ducts and to choose the right compressor and its connection. The presented basic calculation methods are applied to solving engineering problems in hydraulic (and air) systems. The presented and applied principles allow for a deeper understanding of the functioning of the system and its components and increase the efficiency of their operation.Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars, at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times and must complete all laboratory works.

Module aim

Introduce students to indoor climate, its importance, its influence to comfort, health, productivity, technological processes, and its parameters. To provide students with an understanding of how to create and maintain an indoor climate and how to estimate the energy required to do this. To give understanding about the relations between indoor climate parameters, influencing factors, and energy requirement in context of sustainable development and rational energy use. To learn and be able to assess the energy performance of a building, to determine the required capacity of indoor climate systems and the annual energy demand.

Module description

During this course the building indoor climate is comprehensively analysed – why it is important, what depends on it, what influence it, which parameters describe it, how it should be created and supported and how much energy does it require. The creation and supporting of necessary indoor climate is analysed using sustainable development principles – how to reach today’s objectives without harming the welfare of future generations. During the practical exercises students learn to evaluate the building characteristics, calculate the necessary power of building indoor climate systems and annual energy amount needed for supporting the desired indoor climate. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To enable students to apply the laws and methodologies of heat and mass transfer, to analyze the methods of heat transfer in various building energy systems and building’s envelope, and at the same time to develop the abilities and skills to creatively use these laws in solving the problems of heat and gas supply, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, heat production.

Module description

The subject is intended to reveal the general principles of heat and mass transfer calculation and application in engineering practice. This allows for consistent integration of knowledge in various buildings and their heat supply systems or their equipment’s components. The main regularities about the methods of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation), the solution of steady and transient heat transfer problems, the design of heat exchangers and the analogy of mass transfer with heat transfer are presented. Knowledge of the study subject is systematically consolidated during laboratory work and exercises in solving engineering problems, which include the analysis of different processes, thermal characteristics of the building’s envelope and the operation of different equipment. The presented and applied principles allow for a deeper understanding of the functioning of energy systems of buildings and their components, increasing their energy efficiency and sustainability. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars, at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times and must complete all laboratory works.

Module aim

To introduce students to the concept of energy efficiency and the principles of its assessment.

Module description

The task of the training practice is to introduce the most common energy using systems, the evaluation principles of their energy consumptions and efficiency to students. Students visit different buildings, where they are familiarized with energy accounting and metering devices and their operation. In accordance with measured energy consumptions, students learn and evaluate by themselves the energy efficiency of separate energy using systems. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Module aim

To acquire knowledge about building structures and requirements for them, their design. To understand the principles of building structures composition. To learn to design main structures of single family building, to prepare required drawings.

Module description

In building construction studies, students are introduced to the constructions of existing and newly constructed buildings, their design and construction principles. Buildings are considered, the supporting frame of which can consist of the four most popular building materials: reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, wood. The mentioned materials have different mechanical properties, so their distribution in the building or their application in the structural element will have to take into account the acting internal forces, moments. The loads acting on the buildings and the effects, that lead to the aforementioned acting internal forces, moments will be discussed. According to how the loads are transmitted, it is necessary to construct (evaluate) the layout of the general load carrying structural elements, from the foundation to the roof. Students will learn what the general load carrying structural elements can be, their shape, cross-sections, what material they are made of and how they are fixed. By studying this subject, students will acquire skills and knowledge on how to design the main load carrying structural elements of the building. They will also be able to design the basic constructions of a simple residential house and prepare working drawings. For this purpose, students must also have skills in working with drawing and calculation programs (AutoCad, Excel). Students should not miss more than 70 % of the practice sessions to achieve easy and excellent result.

Module aim

Analyse the building engineering systems (cold and hot water; wastewater and rainwater), devices and installation, standards for the design and installation; explain adaptation in design of cold and hot water, of wastewater and rainwater systems for selected buildings.

Module description

Building water supply and drainage students are presented with normative material for the construction and calculation of cold and hot water supply, household and rainwater eliminators of the building. Tables and nomograms for hydraulic calculation and other data required for designing the building’s water management systems are presented for learning, and requirements are set for the relevant parts of the group work project. The subject material contains examples of the graphic part and data for selecting water supply and drainage elements. Students must participate in at least 60% of exercises during the scheduled time

Module aim

Learn to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve practical problems. Learn to work independently or in a group, solving the integrated design of building engineering systems. Acquire and develop design, result analysis, and decision-making skills.

Module description

Applications of engineering systems to ensure the comfort of the human microclimate in a particular environment. The subject presents the design process of heating and ventilation engineering systems, equipment selection, system construction, application of the necessary legal documents, and drawing execution. The subject includes the general concept of the operation of engineering systems, develops the creative application of theoretical knowledge, the formulation of conclusions, the presentation of accepted decisions, and the obtained results. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Module aim

To acquire and assimilate knowledge about air conditioning – terms, history, air proprieties, elementary and integrate air conditioning processes, cold generation principles and equipment, classification and equipment of air conditioning systems. To understand the relations between indoor climate parameters, influencing factors and functioning of air conditioning systems. To learn and to get practical skills of designing of air conditioning systems.

Module description

During this course the air conditioning is comprehensively analysed – terms, history, air proprieties, elementary and integrate air conditioning processes, cold generation principles and equipment, classification and equipment of air conditioning systems. During the practical exercises students learn to make calculations necessary to design the air conditioning systems of building.Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To acquire and assimilate knowledge about buildings’ heating systems and equipment, to learn and to get practical skills of designing of heating systems, to acquire functioning principals of main heating equipment and to learn select it correctly, to understand how to save energy and control modern heating systems, to understand the impact of design solutions for human comfort, energy use and functioning of other building systems.

Module description

It’s always good to come back to a warm and cozy home during the winter. The heating system creates comfortable microclimate conditions for a person in the cold season. It ensures the necessary conditions not only for living organisms, but also for building structures, equipment and technological processes in the cold season. Knowing this subject allows you to maintain a comfortable thermal environment in the building, select the necessary system and devices, use energy resources efficiently and manage the system according to your needs. This module is very closely related to the building’s heat supply and production as well as ventilation, air conditioning and water supply systems. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To acquaint students with the design, construction and operation features of ventilation as one of the interrelated building engineering systems designed to create a favourable indoor climate for human activity.

Module description

Ventilation is crucial for every building in order to maintain adequate air quality in it, so in this course students gain knowledge about different methods of building ventilation, learn to determine the required air quantities for different situations, choose the most rational ventilation system for a specific building/room, construct it properly, ensuring effective air change rates in the premises in accordance with technical and hygienic requirements. For this, students are introduced to the requirements for ventilation systems and the equipment used and its specific characteristics. The energy efficiency of ventilation equipment and issues of the energy efficient operation of the system are also analysed. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times and must complete all laboratory works.

Module aim

To acquire systematic understanding of management logics, to apply management methods to professional activities in solving environmental engineering problems.

Module description

During the course the following topics are covered: essence of management, basic concepts and their interpretations, evolution of management, object and subject of management, environment and elements of organization, establishment of organizations, cycle of management decisions and its phases, economic and psychological as well as administrative methods of management. Also there are analysed functions of management – planning, organizing, motivation, controlling and regulation; strategy and its implementation plan creation, designing and adapting management structures, leadership, horizontal and vertical communication, assessment of employees, pay for work and motivation. Students must attend at least 60% of the exercises according to the timetable.

Module aim

To provide knowledge of combustible gases, their preparation, supply and use systems. To help acquire skills in the design of medium pressure gas pipeline networks, selection of equipment, preparation of drawings.

Module description

A gas supply system is a complex of engineering installations designed to extract natural and/or produce synthetic combustible gases, to prepare them for use, to store, supply, distribute, and use them as fuels, as chemical feedstocks, or for technological purposes in industry, households, transport and energy production. Lectures in this subject focus on the advantages, properties, extraction, production, composition, purification, odourisation, combustion characteristics and principles of combustion of gases. Students are introduced to urban gas pipeline systems and network installations, and are practiced in the hydraulic calculation and design of gas pipelines. An overview of mains gas pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas supply, gas control and instrumentation, and the basics of liquefied natural gas supply are presented. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To help acquire basic planning and design skills for the integrated supply of heat and gas to the city.

Module description

Sustainable energy supply in built-up settlements is often associated with the application of centralised systems. Such systems include district heating and gas supply. These two different systems can function together but also complement each other. The integrated project addresses the challenge of supplying heat and gas for a small town. Once the heat and gas needs of individual consumers and quarters of the city have been determined, low and medium pressure ring pipeline networks and a branched district heating network are designed (hydraulic calculations of pipelines, network specifications, selection of equipment, preparation of element lists, system drawings, and estimation of possible heat losses). Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Module aim

To provide an understanding of the design, use, maintenance and requirements of heat production systems, the properties of primary energy and its transformation into heat, the processes, technologies, equipment and their operation, and the principles of designing thermal schemes for their systems.

Module description

Heat is needed for various building processes, such as heating buildings, hot water preparation, etc. Technical systems that produce heat are one of the most important components of the energy system. The heat production course aims to introduce the student to heat demand, its variation and structure, energy supply systems, primary energy, fuels, and their combustion, and to teach the student how to calculate the heat balance and assess efficiency. Introduces the process of combustion of fuels, and the combustion plants (boilers, their principal structures, secondary plants and processes, use and maintenance). Biomass combustion technologies are examined and the environmental impact of heat production is assessed. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To introduce students to urban development processes and provide them with the knowledge needed for urban planning.

Module description

It is a set of theories and best practices to understand processes and changes in a city. Urban planning involves politicians, planners, designers, representatives of public organisations and citizens – so creating and managing change is essential. The subject covers the broader context – the history of urban development, the principles of sustainable development, the importance of socio-technical infrastructure in cities.

Module aim

To acquire and assimilate knowledge about district heating systems, their design, operation and requirements for them. To understand the principles of heat supply network composition, the performance of the main technological equipment.

Module description

District heating (DH) is an efficient way to provide heat to densely built-up urban areas, achieving energy, environmental, safety, security, reliability and economic sustainability. In this course, students are introduced to the advantages of DH, the history of the development of DH systems, the types of DH systems, the potential users and the determination of their heat demand, the structure, operation, efficiency evaluation, maintenance and the basics of district cooling. Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide knowledge and develop skills to be able to analyze problematic situations and look for alternative solutions, assessing possible social and environmental consequences, to familiarize with the solution of safety problems.

Module description

The legal regulation of human safety is introduced. Natural and technogenic hazards, their nature, mechanisms of impact on humans and possible consequences of exposure are examined. Knowledge of reducing the consequences of exposure to humans is provided. The management of professional risk is analyzed. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

To offer students the opportunity to test the knowledge they have acquired at university in practice. To strengthen this knowledge, to learn about technologies, research, practical work, to gain experience and qualifications. To familiarise themselves with the organisation, management and leadership of a company.

Module description

Practical activities in enterprises connected with the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems, as well as heat and gas
supply systems. Learning about the history of these companies, their economic, financial and legal activities. Data collection for the bachelor final work.

Module aim

To provide students with knowledge about renewable energy technologies and the sustainable development, principles of technology operation, application possibilities, also critically evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

Module description

Renewable energy resources (wind, solar, hydroelectric, ocean energy, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels) are an alternative to fossil fuels that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, diversify energy supply and reduce dependence on unreliable and unstable fossil fuel markets (especially oil and gas). In the last 15 years, many EU legal acts have been adopted, which oblige member countries to expand the market of renewable energy resources, implement sustainability policies, not to waste energy, and choose environmentally friendly solutions. The lectures of this subject will provide a better understanding of the technologies of renewable energy resources, their transformation possibilities, applicability and the evaluation of the main technical and economic indicators. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable and must complete all laboratory works.

Module aim

To form a general system of theoretical and practical knowledge about waste generation, waste prevention measures and waste management priorities, waste management, processing, and recycling technologies.

Module description

It is a body of theory and practise that includes waste management, from waste prevention and generation to sustainable disposal, use, or recycling.
Students must participate in at least 60% of exercises during the scheduled time.

Module aim

To give basic knowledge of the economic processes,business environment and develop skills necessary for economic decisions making and implementing of the professional activity.

Module description

During the course of Economics are studing the economic theory: the needs, resources, production, labor and material resources in the economy. There are analysing the market, supply and demand balance, elasticity as well as a company’s costs and profits differentiation and competition models. Also there are analysing the investment, business environment factors, pricing strategy and methods, as well as macroeconomic indicators, GNP calculation methods. The course analyses the fiscal and monetary policy measures, the labor market, assessment of unemployment and inflation, international economic relations, business risk and instruments of its reduction, business development.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

To give the basic knowledge about building graphic-information modeling. Learn to use software based on BIM technology.

Module description

It is a body of theory and practice that helps to understand the essence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodologies, the processes, and the changes in design and construction processes associated with the application of the methodology. The processes and changes involve designers, clients and professionals from public authorities and therefore it is important to understand the principles and importance of the team common data environment (CDE) for the exchange of information and data classification. The subject covers model building and simulations in different BIM environments.
Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Improve ability to analyse literature sources and collect technical data. Improve organisational skills. Lear to apply theory knowledge in practical situations self sufficiently – to chose energy supply systems for the real buildings. Gain skills to reason when selecting possible solutions and to validate the solutions with calculations. Improve skills to use information technologies in the preparation of text and technical drawings.

Module description

During the final work, systematized theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be applied by simulating the design of energy supply systems of a real object. It is important to know how to search for specialized literature and other sources of information. Creatively, using innovative methods to select suitable project solutions, to offer several alternative solutions. Present the work for different groups of people. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Module aim

To improve the abilities and skills of self-organising and information searching. To improve the skills to apply independently the disciplinary knowledge for solving practical problems, selection the engineering systems for real buildings. To improve the ability to present solutions and calculations clearly and correctly in written form using information technologies.

Module description

During the final work, systematized theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be applied by simulating the design of engineering systems of a real object. It is important to know how to search for specialized literature and other sources of information. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Creatively, using innovative methods to select suitable project solutions, to offer several alternative solutions. Present your work to different groups of people.

Module aim

To teach the basic laws of automatic control, electronics and electrical engineering, electrical and electronic devices and equipment operating principles, to develop skills for independent automatic control, electrical and electronics issues, to explain the principles of operation of digital electronics and application areas.

Module description

at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

To acquire and assimilate knowledge about the geoinformation systems theoretical principles and practical applications for the sustainable living environment modeling, to be able to construct geometrical and attribute databases, to know how to design the thematic information layers, to know the trick how to apply the geoinformation systems technologies to perform the spatial analysis.

Module description

Background of the geoinformation systems design. Geoinformation systems data sources for the sustainable living environment modeling. Formats of geometrical and attribute data. Topological methods for the information description. Specifications of the geometrical data. Structures of the attribute data. Design of the thematic information layers. Technologies of the development of the geoinformation subsystems for the sustainable living environment modeling.
Students must participate in at least 60% of exercises during the scheduled time and must complete all laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the economic evaluation of engineering projects, investment projects, project classification, the specifics of tasks performed in different project stages, methodologies for conducting project studies (feasibility studies) and their application specifics; to develop the ability to prepare project studies, evaluate a specific project from financial, economic, and social perspectives, and to identify and analyse potential risks.

Module description

This course examines engineering projects, their types, life cycles, and the specifics of tasks carried out at different project stages, as well as methodologies for conducting project studies (feasibility studies). The course analyses the process of conducting project studies, including the identification of necessary tasks, technical characteristics, required resources, and implementation alternatives. It covers the procedures for conducting financial analysis of projects and presents methods for evaluating financial and economic efficiency, risk assessment techniques, and strategies for risk mitigation.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

To introduce students with the academic style features, terminology principles, the regularities of professional language and the principles of composing the scientific text.

Module description

The academic style and its place in the system of functional styles is analyzed. The differences of spoken and written language, the public and non-public language features are discussed. A detailed analysis of the terms concept, types, requirements, structure, terminology management techniques is presented. The focus on the analysis of scientific language expression patterns and disadvantages of scientific text composition features. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.

Module aim

To indoctrinate students with the fundamentals of law, with system of law and order, the basic legal acts.

Module description

In the law course, non-legal specialty students are introduced to the main aspects of the Lithuanian legal system in an attractive way, the sources of law are examined, legal relationships are revealed, and legal responsibility is assessed. There is a strong focus on legality, law and order, discussing legal behavior and the validity of legislation.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

To introduce students to the possibility of analysing and evaluating decisions made from engineering, technical, social and economic points of view, to enable them to independently apply their knowledge of the field in solving applied tasks, to independently identify, design and evaluate alternative energy supply systems for real buildings.

Module description

This stage of the thesis preparation is dedicated to the clarification of the topic, taking into account the results of the reference scenario of the first stage, studies of special literature, selection and description of comparative variants of design solutions or their packages. During the individual work, calculations of the comparative variants are carried out, drawings and/or diagrams are prepared, economic indicators are determined, and graphical material for economic evaluation is prepared.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.

Module aim

To acquire the ability to present work results and conclusions clearly and accurately in writing and orally to a variety of audiences, to communicate with colleagues and supervisors, and to formulate answers to questions in the field of energy engineering.

Module description

The final stage of the thesis involves editing the text and graphs, preparing the graphic material for the economic, technical and environmental impact assessment, presenting the thesis in public and arguing the decisions taken to the awarding committee.

Module aim

To improve the ability to present clearly and correctly in written and oral form the results and conclusions of the work for the various listeners and colleagues, answer the questions in the energy engineering area. To reveal the skills of individual work, necessary for studies in the next study stage and to show the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge for solving of indoor climate problems, design of indoor climate systems and find the optimal solution.

Module description

The final stage of the thesis involves editing the text and graphs, preparing the graphic material for the economic, technical and environmental impact assessment, presenting the thesis in public and arguing the decisions taken to the awarding committee.

Module aim

To improve the abilities to analyse and evaluate decisions made from an engineering, technical, social and economic point of view. To learn to apply the disciplinary knowledge to solve applicative tasks and problems of efficient energy use of real building. To improve the abilities to present clearly and correctly in written form, using information technologies, the calculations and decisions made.

Module description

This part of the Final Thesis is intended for the refinement of the final thesis task, taking into account the decisions made in the first part. In the second part, the design of the selected systems is completed, the heat and cooling sources are selected, alternative design solutions are proposed and presented, the heat and electricity needs and prices are determined. During independent work, calculations of comparative options are performed, their drawings and/or schemes are prepared, economic indicators are determined, and graphic material for economic evaluation is prepared. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable.