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Mr Lange supervises a tutorial during the semester, for more information see: http://bauphysik-tutorium.de.vu
Subject proposal for Bachelor Thesis
Field - Thermal Building Phyiscis / Building Construction:
§ Comparison of single layer and multilayer external wall constructions
The effect of building materials, building constructions on energy consumption and costs
§ Comparison of various measure for energy savings in existing and new buildings
Variation of building materials, building constructions, house technology (heating and domestic hot water system)
§ Optimization of the assessment in relation to DIN V 18599 Standard
EComputer assisted optimization by means of a practical example
§ Energy saving potential in the case of refurbishment and renovation of the old Emilien Barracks
Constructional implementation and cost-benefit analysis
Field - Acoustics
§ Optimization of airborne sound insulation of light-duty wall constructions
based on acoustic investigations carried out in the acoustics laboratory
§ Optimization of sound absorption of light-duty constructions / materials
based on acoustic investigations carried out in the acoustics laboratory
House Technology oriented topics:
§ Heat pumps in residential and non-residential buildings
Design, suitability, system choice, dimensioning, costs
§ Use of cogeneration systems(= combined heat and power station / BHKW)
in residential and non-residential buildings
Design, suitability, system choice, dimensioning, costs
§ Photovoltaic and solar heating of water for domestic use
Dimensioning, environmental potential, costs, grant possibilities, amortization
Computer programmes are available
Fiscal orientied topics:
§ Optimization of the use of grants and funding in new buildings / refurbishment in residential buildings
for energy saving constructional measures
§ The effects of recent Energy-Saving Legislation (Renewable Energy Resources Act, Heat Act) on owners, tenants and investors
Research Projects:
§ Fire protection in residential buildings / fire protection in industrial buildings
Neuere Entwicklungen in Normung und Bautechnik sowie deren Umsetzung
§ Use of buildings products and services on the European market
Building product guidelines, building rules list, DIN (EN ISO), VOF
Constraints, regulations, practice etc.
The subjects listed above are suggestions. You can of course discuss further subjects and topic proposals of your choice.