Energy efficiency in the building sector; design, control, retrofit
Energy consumption in the building sector accounts for 20-50% of the total energy consumption in developed countries. Its minimization is of the highest priority in order to assure sustainable development and financial savings.
Methodologies, regulations and international agreements have targeted at the goal of achieving ‘zero energy consumption buildings’ all over the world.
Objectives:
ü A clear understanding of Energy Efficiency requirements
ü Acquired knowledge on designing, controlling and retrofitting energy efficient systems in the building sector
ü Understanding of energy consumption and energy generation pathways
ü Understanding of heat pumps and solar panels working principles
ü Understanding of energy consumption building classification
ü Understanding of interactions between various energy consuming / generating equipment
ü Understanding of additional benefits of energy efficient systems
Contents:
ü Energy consumption for heating, cooling, water of use
ü Energy requirements for lighting, air recycling, air conditioning, sound control, moisture control
ü Passive systems
ü Active systems
ü Energy generation [solar, geothermal, novel forms]
ü Future technologies [H2, electrochemical cells]
ü Energy consumption calculations
ü Recommended temperature, moisture, light indoors
ü Natural cooling and ventilation
ü Artificial lighting
ü Heat pumps [effectivity, efficiency, working principle]
ü Burners
ü Solar panels and roof solar panels
ü Insulation materials
ü Novel insulation methodologies
ü Multifunctional insulation methodologies
ü Pollutant detectors and smart detection technology
ü Smart materials
ü Online control of smart systems and automated function
ü Case studies and climate zones
ü Summary, Conclusions and analysis of near future achievements
Who should attend?
ü Engineers, workers, operators of energy saving systems
ü Scientists and personnel involved in the energy efficiency for the building sector
ü Energy saving systems designers
ü Investors in the energy efficiency of building sector