Energy Management

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Theoretical: theoretical exposition of various matters; Case-studies presentation.
Practical: Problem solving; students familiarization with energy audit´s equipment; Case-studies analysis.
Students have weekly voluntary support through instructor’s office hours (6 hours availability, overall).

The main aims of this course unit are: To familiarize students with the basic concepts of energy management; To know the tariff legislation; To learn the methodology, phases and expected outputs of energy audits; To help students to develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed for a successful career in the energy sector, in terms of energy policy analysis and energy management
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able: To become familiar with the concepts related to energy use and efficient use of energy; To analyse electricity bills; To know how to prepare and perform energy audits; To know to apply energy consumption rationalization plans; To investigate and choose efficient technological solutions and be able to argue with the employer or client.

Rational Use of Energy (RUE). Main opportunities to rationalize energy consumption by sectors. Legislation, Regulations and Energy Consumption Rationalization Plans. Energy Audits. Energy Accounting: Methodology and Energy Balances. Specific energy consumption calculation. Practical application to real case studies. Energy vs. Exergy: availability and power quality. Energy efficiency indicators. Exergy systems analysis. Energy equipment and industrial systems: optimization and more efficient technologies. Combustion: energy efficiency, control and pollutant emissions reduction

• - Exame - 100.0%

• - Teste Teórico - 40.0%
• - Testes Teórico-práticos - 60.0%

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