Use of Pellet Heating Systems (3cr)

Objective

The students know the properties of pellet as fuel, and the ways of organising its storage and delivery. They know the basics of planning a pellet heating system for one-family houses, the effect of the choice of heating system on construction planning, and they master the use and maintenance of ordinary pellet heating appliances.

Content

-Components and dimensioning of the pellet heating system
-Costs of pellet heating
-Pellet storage and delivery
-Use, maintenance and fire safety of pellet boilers
-Effect of the pellet heating system on construction engineering solutions of one-family houses

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Active participation in lectures and exercises (2 cr), acceptably completed assignments (1 cr)