CONS08016 0000 Sustainable Building Energy Management
Full Title
Sustainable Building Energy Management
Transcript Title
Sustainable Bldg Energy Mgmt
Code
CONS08016
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
CONS - Construction
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
0000 - The Beginning of Time
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Trevor McSharry, Barrie Cox
Programme Membership
SG_SFACI_K08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Facilities and Building Services Management (Add-on)
SG_SFACI_K08 000000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Facilities and Building Services Management
SG_SFABI_K08 202300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Facilities and Building Services Management (Add-on)
Description
This module aims to provide the knowledge and skills to assess and improve the efficiency of resource use in an organisation to the benefit of the organisation and the environment. This module will enable learners to identify areas with potential for energy saving, plan actions for improved efficiency, and gain an understanding of alternative technologies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of resource use within an organisation
2.
Establish a monitoring and target-setting program to improve efficiency.
3.
Plan and implement a programme of improvement works.
4.
Audit and report on resource utilisation
5.
Persuade others using data that waste can be a resource
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect, Teams or similar), and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach addresses student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
Module Assessment Strategies
The module will be assessed using a combination of end of semester final exam (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Indicative Syllabus
Energy and Resource Fundamentals
- Frameworks for energy and facilities management. (LO1)
- Facilities Planning . (LO1)
- Indicators of consumption: Life cycle analysis, value assessment, design, construction and commissioning. (LO1)
- Tools for improving performance: Operational improvements, travel planning, waste management, community engagement and occupant performance. (LO3)
Energy and Materials Management
- Energy Use: Emissions as indicators, emissions in Ireland and the EU. (LO2)
- Energy Management Roles: Selecting metrics, getting commitment, developing policies and objectives. (LO2)
- Management Information: Energy auditing, benchmarking and energy balancing, audit standards. (LO4)
Energy and Resource Technology
- Energy Technology Fundamentals: The technical role of the energy and facilities manager, boiler plant, technical solutions. (LO1)
- Energy conservation strategies: Instrumentation and instruments for audit. (LO4)
- Quantifying Energy and pollution emission: Quantification of energy requirements and efficiency of use. (LO4)
- Energy Analysis: Calculating requirements for materials, consumption and presenting results. (LO4 & 5)
Renewable Energy Resources
- Solar radiation, solar water heating, photovoltaic generation, Hydro-power, Wind power, Wave Energy, Tidal Power, Biofuels, Geothermal energy, energy storage and distribution. (LO1 & 3)
Upgrade and Retrofit of Buildings
- Strategies for upgrading buildings - building fabric and technology upgrades. (LO3)
Engineering, Ethics and the Environment
- Ethics and professionalism, code of ethics, commitment to safety, workplace responsibilities and rights, honesty, responsible research, environmental protection. (LO5)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment - Energy Conservation | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | End of Semester Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2016-11-17 A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings Routledge
ISBN 1138120693 ISBN-13 9781138120693
2016-11-17 A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings Routledge
ISBN 1138120693 ISBN-13 9781138120693
This new edition of A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings begins by asking why we need to control energy use in buildings and proceeds to discuss how the energy consumption of a building can be assessed or estimated through an energy audit. It then details a range of interventions to reduce energy use and outlines methods of assessing the cost-effectiveness of such measures. Topics covered include: where and how energy is used in buildings energy audits measuring and monitoring energy use techniques for reducing energy use in buildings legislative issues. And new in this edition: the cooling of buildings fuel costs and smart metering and education and professional recognition. It provides a template for instigating the energy-management process within an organization, as well as guidance on management issues such as employee motivation, and gives practical details on how to carry the process through. This book should appeal to building and facilities managers and also to students of energy management modules in FE and HE courses.
Recommended Reading
2011-10-03 Energy Audits Wiley
ISBN 0470656085 ISBN-13 9780470656082
2011-10-03 Energy Audits Wiley
ISBN 0470656085 ISBN-13 9780470656082
Energy efficiency is today a crucial topic in the built environment - for both designers and managers of buildings. This increased interest is driven by a combination of new regulations and directives within the EU and worldwide to combat global warming. All buildings now must now acquire and display an EPC (energy performance certificate), a rating similar to the AG rating given to white goods. But in order to understand how to be more efficient in energy use, you need first to understand the mechanisms of both energy requirements and how energy is used in buildings. Energy Audits: a workbook for energy management in buildings tackles the fundamental principles of thermodynamics through day-to-day engineering concepts and helps students understand why energy losses occur and how they can be reduced. It provides the tools to measure process efficiency and sustainability in power and heating applications, helping engineers to recognize why energy losses occur and how they can be reduced utilizing familiar thermodynamic principles. The author describes the sources of energy available today; explains how energy is used in buildings and how energy is lost - and how this can be controlled and reduced. Investments in energy efficiency are considered for a number of case studies conducted on real buildings The book explains the theory; illustrates it with case studies and worked examples; and then tests students understanding with tutorial problems. This is an invaluable resource for students on engineering and building courses where energy management is now a core topic.
Recommended Reading
2016-03-31 Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition Fairmont Press
ISBN 1498759335 ISBN-13 9781498759335
2016-03-31 Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition Fairmont Press
ISBN 1498759335 ISBN-13 9781498759335
The new edition of a bestseller, this book is one of the leading educational resources for energy manager or energy professional as well as new people enter the field of energy management and energy engineering. It is the most widely used college and university textbook, as well as one of the most widely used books for professional development training. New topics include energy auditing, energy bills, life cycle costing, electrical distribution systems, boilers, steam distribution systems, control systems and computers, energy systems maintenance, insulation, compressed air, renewable energy sources and water management, distributed generation, and creating green buildings.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
None
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI): www.seai.ie
Chartered Insitute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE): www.cibse.org
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
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