Title: Course on Renewable and Sustainable HVAC systems in near Zero Energy and Carbon in Buildings
Date: 24-28 July 2023 (face-to-face) and 23-27 October 2023 (online)
Venue: University of Malta Valletta Campus
The aim of this intensive course aims to deliver key technologies and solutions on Renewable and Sustainable HVAC systems in near Zero Energy and Carbon in Buildings, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Deal and the Fit for 55 EU Initiatives.
This also serves as an opportunity to interact with participants from other EU universities. The first July component in Malta will be followed by a second virtual session in Spain. Students are required to attend both components.
Who is it for?
Higher degree (Level 6) full-time students including Masters (Level 7) and PhD (Level 8) candidates in science, engineering, and architecture. Successful completion will entitle the student to a 3 ECTS credit issued by the University of Valladolid, Spain and included in the student鈥檚 own University course certificate.
Topics to be discussed in Malta:
- Energy sustainability and renewable systems in buildings
- nZEB buildings in the EU: Design and management
- Thermal comfort: IAQ and ventilation systems in nZEB buildings
- Solar PV systems in buildings
- Solar thermal systems in buildings
- Biomass in heating systems
- Heat Pump heating and cooling systems
- Recovery heating with renewable energy
Registration and Deadline
Apply by email to Prof. Ing Charles Yousif on charles.yousif@um.edu.mt. The deadline is on 31 March 2023 and there is a limited number of places that will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.
