Energy in Buildings

Code:

PDSSE0024

Acronym:

EB

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Energy Systems
OFICIAL	Energetic Technologies

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fluids and Energy Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Sustainable Energy Systems

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EASSE	2	Syllabus since 2008/09	1	-	6	52	162
PDSSE	9	Sylabus since 2016/17	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

The main objectives are: i) becoming familiar with the components of the energy balance of buildings; ii) understanding the existing methods to quantify those components, and iii) developing the capacity to use them in realistic situations to enhance the sustainability of buildings in the energy-related aspects. It is also sought that students develop critical spirit in relation to the precision and applicability of the several methods.

Learning outcomes and competences

The main competences to be developed are:

- The capacity to analyze the envelope of buildings in face of the principles of bioclimatic Architecture and to propose energy-efficient solutions at the level of the envelope;

- The capacity to analyse the equipments in buidings, wth emphasis on those for HVAC and lighting, in face of the principles of energy efficiency, and to propose energy-efficient solutions;

- The capacity to perform energy simulations of buildings, using dynamic simulation software which implements the studied calculation methods, and to use such software in the identification of energy-efficient solutions.

- To know the policy-related management schemes for promoting energy efficiency in buildings.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Transversal engineering calculus skills.

Program

Introduction.  Buildings vs. global energy use. Energy uses in buildings; Fundamentals of Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality; Thermal balance of buildings. Calculation of Thermal Loads; Bioclimatic strategies; HVAC Equipments; Buildings Energy Simulation tools; Energy Audits; Nontechnical strategies to achieve energy-efficient buildings

Mandatory literature

Joseph Clark; Energy Simulation in Building Design, ButterWorth-Heinemann, 2001. ISBN: 978-0750650823
several; 2009 ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals , ASHRAE, 2009

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes will include lectures, usually following the constructivist method, and by assignments/works to be performed by the students with support from the faculty.

keywords

Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Building design
Technological sciences > Technology > Energy technology > Rational use of energy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Trabalho escrito	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	52,00
Frequência das aulas	26,00
Trabalho laboratorial	84,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

In order to be admitted to the Exam, students should have delivered all the Assignments.

Calculation formula of final grade

10% Assignmnet 1 + 10% Assignment 2 + 40% Trabalho 3 + 40% final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

TE and DA students will be evaluated in the same manner as regular students, however with more tolerance regarding absence from lectures.

Classification improvement

Not applicable

Observations

Not applicable