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Energy Efficiency in Industry: Measures and Controls, Concepts, Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools

Reference
T/618/6424
Level
Level 5
Credit Value
4
Guided Learning Hours
30
 
Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with relevant engineering background with more details on energy efficiency with a focus on electrical and thermal utilities in industry.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
This unit will be assessed through internally set and assessed multiple choice and written or verbal short answer questions.
Requirements
Documentation and sources of information
• National energy authorities
• National/local building codes
Operating Principles
To include but not limited to:
• Energy efficiency control measures
• HVAC system
• Tech BMS, EnMCT, Electricity & motors
• ESCO and EPC
Technical terminologies and definitions
To include but not limited to:
• EER, COP, SEER
• VRF system
• CHP working principle
Application types
To include but not limited to:
• HVAC system
• BMS
• Electric power system and motors
• Lightning system
• Building envelope
• Water consumption/heating
Energy accessibility
To include but not limited to:
• Electricity
• Motors
• Heat exchanger
• Lighting
• Renewable energy
System requirements
To include but not limited to:
• Compression operation
• Steam system
• Expansion, heat exchanger & condenser
• Power system management
Applicable standards
To include but not limited to:
• MEPS
• Energy Audit Standard
• International Electrotechnical Commission
Stakeholders
To include but not limited to:
• Client/owner
• Regulatory authorities
• Co-operating Companies
• External engineers, designers, manufacturing facilities, etc.)
• Commercial and marketing
• Installation contractor
• Enabling works contractors
Products
To include but not limited to:
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Pumping systems
• Heat exchanger
• Cooling towers
• Boilers
• Lighting
• HVAC
• Building Insulation System
Calculations
To include but not limited to:
• Heat ratio
• Energy savings
• Electric load
• Energy cost
• Return on Investment
Environmental parameters
To include but not limited to:
• Ozone depletion potential
• Global warming potential
• Water scarcity
• Renewable Energy
Safe and efficient operation equipment
To include but not limited to:
• Electrical equipment
• Mechanical equipment
Monitoring performance
To include but not limited to:
• Power and equipment optimisation
• ISO 50002
• EN 16247
• Building codes

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