AIMS

The aim of this module is to give the student an understanding of the implications of energy use for the design & operation of building services

OBJECTIVES

The objective is for the student to acquire sufficient understanding of the subject to be able to carry out an energy audit of a building, to advise on the measures necessary to reduce the energy use and to assess their cost-effectiveness.

CONTENTS

1: Background
2: Aspects of building energy use (International, European, Hellenic)
3: Energy audits
4: Estimation of energy use
5: Techniques for reducing energy use (Energy conservation & efficiency measures)
6: Instrumentation & Measurements
7: Organization & implementation

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• General objectives & methods of energy management
• Where & How energy is used in buildings
• Purpose & content of energy audits
• Estimating energy use
• Measuring & monitoring energy use
• Techniques for reducing energy use & appraising energy savings
• Legislative issues
• Available resources and where to find more information …