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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The increasing economic and environmental cost associated with energy use and generation, coupled with inefficient operation of energy intensive systems have led to an increase in demand for skilled, experienced energy auditors and system engineers equipped with backgrounds in energy management. This module aims to provide the energy-specific technical, economic, and managerial skills required to conduct energy audits, compile reports, and provide recommendations for energy efficiency best practice for a range of industrial systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Examine all of the energy streams in a system and develop and benchmark the energy balance between total input and end use and site-specific Energy Performance Indicators (EPIs).
2. Identify energy hotspots throughout the relative processes and systems through the use of on-site instrumentation and benchmark data
3. Conduct comparative analyses of competing systems and apply benchmarking principles for stand-alone energy audits (BER, BS, ISO, NSAI, standards)
4. Apply Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) methodology of energy systems and provide recommendations for best practices in energy management
5. Generate an organisation’s energy management policy through application of the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Course Material & Discussions
Independent Study	151	Study and Assignment
Total Workload: 187

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Benchmarking
Differentiating by energy source; energy use intensity (EUI); energy end-use distribution; key performance indicators; ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems; ISO 50002 Energy Audits.

Process Auditing
Introduction to auditing; methodology and phases; process analysis; auditing instrumentation reporting; heat transfer mechanisms; thermodynamics; heat ex-changers.

Energy in Buildings
HVAC system types; psychrometrics; water and air cooling systems; humidifiers; heat pumps; refrigeration; life cycle cost analysis.

Water purification, distribution and wastewater treatment
Water and wastewater treatment processes and systems; pumps and fans; variable frequency drives; wire to water efficiency (electric - pump -hydraulic power); instrumentation.

Modelling
Energy demand modelling; building fabric and properties; occupancy; load calculations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Krishna, I.M., Manickam, V., Shah, A. and Davergave, N.,: 2017, Environmental management: science and engineering for industry, Butterworth-Heinemann.,
Thumann, A., & Younger, W. J.: 2008, Handbook of energy audits, The Fairmont Press, US,
Capehart, B. L., Turner, W. C., & Kennedy, W. J.: 2006, Guide to energy management, The Fairmont Press, US,

Other Resources

None

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