Electric Energy Management

Recommended Prerequisites

Power Systems Introduction

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes with detailed exposition of fundamental concepts, principles and theories, using audiovisual means.

Laboratory classes with practical work and case study analysis with further interpretation and discussion of results.

Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to identify and assess the impact of implementing energy consumption rationalization measures on various end uses of energy, as well as being able to characterize energy consumption using instrumentation and / or data collection methods.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction to efficient use of electricity;

Types of electrical loads;

Energy audits;

Electricity tariffs;

Efficient use of energy in lighting;

Efficient use of energy in air conditioning;

Efficient use of energy in eletric motors and drives;

Efficient use of energy in other end uses;

Energy management and monitoring systems.

Head Lecturer(s)

Humberto Manuel Matos Jorge

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 20.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Almeida, Aníbal; A. Gomes; C. Patrão; F. Ferreira; L. Marques; P. Fonseca and  R. Behnke (2007), "Manual Técnico de Gestão de Energia", ISR - Universidade de Coimbra, ISBN: 9789728822101, December 2007. 

 

S. Nadel, N. Elliot, S. Greenberg, M. Sheppard and A. de Almeida, "Energy Efficient Motor Systems", American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, USA, Second Edition, 2002.

 

John Kreider and Yogi Goswami (ed.), Handbook of Conservation and Renewable Energy,  CRC Press,         ISBN: 9780849317309, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 2015.

 

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