Technical and Energetic Systems in Buildings

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in the thermal and energy performance of buildings.     

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods will be base on the presentation of theoretical concepts and advanced knowledge on the topics defined in the syllabus. Whenever possible, illustrative practical cases related to the topics covered by the unit will presented.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to provide students a comprehensive insight into the types of technical and energy systems that exist in a building, its operation and the potential for reducing their energy consumption. After completion of this course the student should have acquired skills and knowledge that allow you to integrate into multidisciplinary teams of design, analysis or audit of buildings with critical sense and the ability to propose consumption rationalization measures.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Technical Systems in buildings:

1.1  Lighting Systems

1.2  Heating and air conditioning systems

1.3  Hot water production systems

2.  Renewable energy systems

2.1  Solar Thermal Systems

2.2  Biomass-Based Systems

2.3  Photovoltaic solar panels

2.4  Eolic energy, geothermal energy and mini-hydrics

3.  Integrated production of energy in buildings

4.  Integrated technical management systems

5.  Energy audit - monitoring of energy consumption.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Synthesis work: 50.0%

Bibliography

Thumann, A., Younger, W.; “Handbook of Energy Audits”; Fairmont Press, 2003

Thumann, A.; “Energy Management Systems Sourcebook”; The Fairmont Press, Inc., 1985

Meckler, M. (ed.); “Retrofitting buildings for energy conservation”; Fairmont Press, 1994

Faye McQuiston, Jerald D. Parker, Jeffrey D. Spittler, "Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning – Analysis and Design". John Wiley & Sons, 2004

EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), 2010