IDENTIFYING DATA 2017_18
Subject (*) ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS Code 20735107
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
GODOY MUÑOZ, ALFONSO DE JESÚS
 E-mail manel.valles@urv.cat
alfonso.godoy@urv.cat
Lecturers
VALLÈS RASQUERA, JOAN MANEL
GODOY MUÑOZ, ALFONSO DE JESÚS
Web http://moodle de l'assignatura
General description and relevant information Knowledge of the technologies, loads, comfort and most important characteristics of the air conditioning installations in a building. Carrying out energy audits and proposals for improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy.
 A1.3 Provide scientific advice in the implementation of decisions and policies that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and foster energy saving and efficiency in accordance with the current legislation.
 A1.4 Understand and apply tools and strategies for the management and/or design of processes and products in the ambit of environmental and energy sustainability.
 A2.2 Analyse the energy installations and apply the latest and most innovative strategies for energy saving and performance enhancement.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Acquire basic knowledge of the physical phenomena that affect the energy demand of buildings.
 A1.3 Understand the legal framework governing energy efficiency in buildings.
 A1.4 Apply the appropriate methodology and ICT tools to design, construct and monitor sustainable and efficient buildings.
 A2.2 Understand and analyse active and passive energy efficiency measures.
Use software tools to analyse, simulate and certify energy use in buildings
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction Definition of air conditioning
Climate Impact of climate on energy demand of buildings
Comfort Assessment of comfort in buildings
Calculation of thermal loads in buildings Properties of building materials
External conditions of design
Methods for calculating thermal loads in buildings
Calculation of thermal loads in buidings with simulation software EnergyPlus
Air conditioning systems Selection criteria
Elements of an air conditioning system
Air Systems
Air-water systems
Direct expansion systems
All water systems
Buildings energy audits Identification of systems that consum heat and power
Measuring and quantifying energy consumption. Energy flow diagram.
Techniques for the preparation and presentation of an energy audit.
Net zero energy buildings Defining near null energy buildings (NZEB), consumption and net balance.
Type of self-generation: Isolated / interconnected network

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1.5 0 1.5
Lecture
A1.3
A1.4
 15 15 30
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A1.1
A1.4
 20 30 50
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
 2 8 10
Personal tuition
2 0 2
 
Practical tests
A1.4
A2.2
 1 4 5
Mixed tests
A1.1
 4 10 14
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation of course objectives, methodology, evaluation and softwares used
Lecture Description of the contents of the subject
Problem solving, classroom exercises Formulation, analysis, resolution and debate of a problem or exercise related to the topic of the subject or ICT sessions with the software EnergyPlus
Presentations / expositions Pupils make an oral presentation in group on a particular subject (previously presented in writing).
Personal tuition Time that each teacher has to speak to pupils and resolve their doubts.

Personalized attention
Description
By e-mail to eoro@irec.cat

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / expositions
A1.1
 Workteam presentation of results of a project proposal 10%
Mixed tests
A1.1
 Exam with short theoretical questions and problems 40%
Practical tests
A1.4
A2.2
 Activities and cases to solve and deliver throughout the semester. 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic Underwood, C. P., Modelling methods for energy in buildings, , Blackwell Science, 2004
, Energy and buildings efficiency, air quality and conservation, , Nova Science Publishers, cop. 2009
Jankovic, Ljubomir, Designing zero carbon buildings using dynamic simulation methods, , Routledge, 2012
Krarti, Moncef, Energy audit of building systems : an engineering approach, , CRC Press, cop. 2011
, Manual of EnergyPro, , https://energyplus.net/

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