Energy Management in Buildings
1
2016-2017
03004320
Energy Systems
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
3rd Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Regular classes, following the syllabus, using slides presentations.
Seminars driven by students according to previously assigned themes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students are capable of actively participating in multidisciplinary teams dedicated to energy efficient building design. They are also able to perform systematic energy diagnoses of buildings and to identify measures for increasing energy performance of audited buildings.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Introductory concepts.
2. Energy networks.
3. Efficient use of energy.
4. Building design for energy efficiency - passive solar technologies.
5. HVAC systems management.
6. Energy tariffs.
7. Energy audits.
8. Integrated generation of energy in buildings.
9. Building management systems.
10. Energy building codes and regulations.
Head Lecturer(s)
António Manuel Oliveira Gomes Martins
Assessment Methods
Continuous evaluation
Research work: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%
Continuous evaluation
Exam: 50.0%
Research work: 50.0%
Bibliography
Lal Jayamaha; “Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance”; McGraw-Hill; 2006
Edts John R. Goulding, J. Owen Lewis, T. C. Steemers; “Energy in architecture : the european passive solar handbook”; Batsford, 1992
Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus and William J. Younger, “HANDBOOK OF ENERGY AUDITS”; The Fairmont Press, Inc, CRC Press; 2012
Barney L. Capehart, Wayne C. Turner, William J. Kennedy; “Guide to Energy Management”; The Fairmont Press, Inc, CRC Press; 2011
Steve Doty, Wayne C. Turner; “Energy Management Handbook”; 2012
James Sinopoli; “Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders”; Elsevier; 2009
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).