Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
Course Unit CodeAMEE303
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify Energy management Techniques that are used for increasing the Energy performance of buildings and explain Energy Audit
  2. Explain the basic principles and theory related to optimisation of building Design for Energy Conservation, Implement this knowledge to real life examples.
  3. Describe the methodology needed for Computing Infiltration / Ventilation levels and use proper insulating materials for efficient thermal insulation.
  4. Analyse different methods used to convert waste heat into valuable energy and explain the technical elements of reducing energy consumption and costs.
  5. Explain and analyse the need and importance of using Renewable energy and define the necessary knowledge for making calculations regarding the installation of Photovoltaics.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Energy management principles

Application of energy management techniques to building design

Types and usage of air conditioning equipment

Heat transmission in building structures

Principles of ventilation and infiltration

Materials used for thermal insulation

Principles of energy conversion

Conversion of waste heat into usable energy

Methods to reduce energy consumption and cost

Types and use of renewable energies

Theory and use of Photovoltaics

Energy Audit

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Wayne C. Turner and Steve Doty “Energy Management Handbook”, Fifth Edition, Fairmont Press, Inc, 2005
  • Andrew Parr, “Air Conditioning Principles and Systems: An Energy Approach”, Fourth edition Edward G. Pita Prentice Hall, 2001
  • Mazumdar B., “A text Book of Energy Technology: Both Conventional & Renewable source of energy”, APH, 1999
References
    Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks.
    Assessment methods and criteria
    Assignments10%
    Tests30%
    Final Exam60%
    Language of instructionEnglish
    Work placement(s)NO

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