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 …