Intelligent Energy Management in Building
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2023-2024
02035280
Energy
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
6.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Electric Energy Management
Teaching Methods
Regular classes, following the syllabus, using slides presentations and debate.
Seminars driven by students according to previously assigned themes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students are capable of
- a critical view on the energy performance characteristics of buildings;
- identifying energy saving opportunities in both in energy and in economic terms;
- interpreting directives and generally legislation and regulations dealing with energy performance of buildings;
Students also acquire a detailed knowledge of regulatory documents both at EU and national levels.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
General context to the efficient use of energy in buildings.
Buidings life cycle: phases, agents, energy policy objectives, the role of regulation.
Passive solar technologies -an introduction.
European Union directives influencing the energy performance of buildings.
National legal instruments for the efficient use of energy in buildings.
Building management systems: structure, communications, operational features and interfaces
Head Lecturer(s)
Álvaro Filipe Peixoto Cardoso de Oliveira Gomes
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Bibliography
Lal Jayamaha; “Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance”; McGraw-Hill; 2006
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
Albert Thumann, D. Paul Mehta, “HANDBOOK OF ENERGY ENGINEERING”; The Fairmont Press, Inc, CRC Press; 2012
Steve Doty, Wayne C. Turner; “Energy Management Handbook, Eighth Edition”; 2012
Barney L. Capehart, Wayne C. Turner, William J. Kennedy; “Guide to Energy Management”; The Fairmont Press, Inc, CRC Press; 2011
Diretivas da UE que vão sendo atualizadas
Legislação e textos regulatórios que vão sendo atualizados