Energy Management

Basic notions of: different energy forms; energy end uses; energy efficiency; renewable energy.

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.

Introduction to Energy Management. Energy Management and its importance in the industrial sector. World,
European and national energy trends; European and national legislative and strategic frameworks. 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 efficiency indicators. Energy systems analysis. Energy equipment and industrial systems: optimization and more efficient technologies. Combustion: energy efficiency, control and pollutant emissions reduction

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

• - Exame - 100.0%

NAO

ADENE (2021). Eficiência Energética na Indústria. Available at: https://www.adene.pt/industria/ (in Portuguese)

Energy Institute (2023). Statistical Review of World Energy 2023. Available at: https://www.energyinst.org/statistical-review

Coelho, D. (2000). “Auditorias Energéticas”. Coimbra: ISEC. Quota 1-9-20 (in Portuguese)

Coelho, D. (2005). “Força Motriz”. Coimbra: ISEC (in Portuguese)

ERSE (2023). O Regulamento Tarifário (RT) setor elétrico 2023. Available at:  https://www.erse.pt/atividade/regulamentos-eletricidade/tarifario/ (in Portuguese)

Fawkes, S., Oung, K., Thorpe, D. (2016). Best Practices and Case Studies for Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement – An Introduction for Policy Makers. Copenhagen: UNEP DTU Partnership. Available at: https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/file/31409/download?token=kOYq7O5T

IEA (2012), Policy Pathway – Energy Management Programmes for Industry, IEA, Paris. Available at: https://www.iea.org/reports/policy-pathway-energy-management-programmes-for-industry

IEA (2023). Energy Efficiency 2023. IEA, Paris. Available at: https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-efficiency-
2023

IEA (2021). Global Energy Review 2021. IEA, Paris. Available at: https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/d0031107-401d-4a2f-a48b-9eed19457335/GlobalEnergyReview2021.pdf

Norma NP EN ISO 50001:2019 (in Portuguese)

Observatório da Energia, DGEG, ADENE (2023). Energia em Números – Edição 2023. ADENE, Lisboa, Portugal.
Available at: https://www.dgeg.gov.pt/pt/destaques/energia-em-numeros-edicao-2023/ (in Portuguese)