Intelligent Energy Management in Building

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)

No

Syllabus

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