Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering, including thermodynamics.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to

• explain the technical and physical principles of solar collectors and solar thermal systems,
• perform measurements on solar collector components and use these to evaluate collector performance,
• calculate the optimal size of solar thermal systems from energy requirements by using computerised tools,
• present, in English, technological and socio-economical issues on solar collectors in a concise and comprehensible way by using poster presentations, Power Point or similar.

Content

Solar radiation: The properties of sunlight. Absorption of light by the atmosphere. Spectral distribution of sunlight.

Solar thermal: Thermo-dynamical description of solar collectors. Optical properties of solar collectors. Technologies for fabrication of solar collectors. Solar thermal systems for different applications in Sweden and abroad. Storage of solar generated heat.

Active solar energy in systems: How large scale deployment of active solar energy is possible in Sweden. District heating with solar thermal components. Analysis and simulation of a solar collector system by computerised tools.

Instruction

Lectures and seminars. The seminars can be in the form of lessons or discussion sessions. Laboratory exercises and computer simulations. Group project.

Assessment

Written examination at the end of the course (2.5 credits) as well as active participation in project work and seminars (2.5 cr). Compulsory participation in lab exercises and computer simulation sessions.

Other regulations

The course can not be included in the same degree as 1TE028 or 1TE206, Solar Energy - Technology and Systems.