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BPS5225
BUILDING ENERGY AUDIT AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
2018/2019, Semester 2
School of Design and Environment (Building)
Modular Credits: 4
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Learning Outcomes
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The MSc (BPS) programmes aims to equip students with advanced knowledge in building performance and sustainability. In this context, energy performance of building, the discovery of energy saving potential and the verification of results after an energy retrofit project are anchor knowledge to the programme. This module aims to develop an advanced workable and scientific knowledge among students in these important areas.
Students should be familiar with the methodology and instrumentation requirements for a detailed energy audit. They should be conversant with the statistical treatment and interpretation of measured results, including setting up an energy performance measurement and verification protocol for a building energy retrofit project. Based on audited performance, students should be able to identify and evaluate various energy conservation measures and their ROI.
Prerequisites
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None
Teaching Modes
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Lectures, Case studies and Projects
Schedule
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MODULE PROGRAMME 2018/2019 SEMESTER 2
BPS5225 Building Energy Audit and Performance Measurement and Verification
Time Table: Tuesday 7.00pm - 10.00 pm
Prof Lee Siew Eang (LSE), Prof Chandra Sekhar (CS)
Week
Dates
Lecture
Assignment/
Project
Remarks
1
15 Jan 2019
Introduction, Course Schedule & Project issue
Launch of Project
LSE
2
22 Jan 2019
Building energy performance and systems
LSE
3
29 Jan 2019
Guest Lectures by Visiting Professors
4
5 Feb 2019
CNY
Public Holiday
5
12 Feb 2019
Energy use and Management
CS
6
19 Feb 2019
Detailed Energy Audit
CS
Mid-semester Break 23 February – 3 March 2019
7
5 Mar 2019
Energy Conserving Opportunities (ECO) Analysis
YJJ
8
12 Mar 2019
Measurement and Instrumentation
CS
9
19 Mar 2019
Group Project - Interim Review & Discussion
LSE/CS
10
26 Mar 2019
Green Mark Energy Efficiency Score & Commissioning
TES
QUIZ
20% Marks
LSE/CS
11
2 April 2019
Energy retrofit procurement & financing system
LSE
12
9 April 2019
Baseline models for energy simulation/evaluation
LSE
13
16 April 2019
Project – Final Presentation
15% marks
LSE/CS
14
23 April 2019
Submission and Uploading of Reports
15% marks
READING WEEK 20 – 26 April 2019
MAIN EXAMINATION 27 April – 11 May 2019
FINAL EXAM 50% CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT 50 % ( CA )
OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION Yes
Unspecified Text Yes
Synopsis
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This module considers the objectives and methodologies in conducting a detailed building energy audit. The module commences with the evaluation of energy performance indicators and their influence on measurement methodology, and the designing of auditing strategy. The statistical interpretation of results, measurement accuracy and instrumentation strategies are also major topics of the module. Once the energy saving opportunities are identified, work shall commence on the evaluation and recommendation of energy conservation measures, and their ranking through the rates of return on investment (ROI). Different modes of procurement in energy retrofit projects and the fundamental principles of Energy Performance Contracting will be examined. Finally, upon the completion of an energy retrofit programme, the requirements and critical conditions for an accurate performance measurement and verification would also be discussed.
Preclusions
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None
Workload
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2-1-0-4-3
Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week