Energy Efficiency (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, student will

- recall regulation related to energy efficiency
- describe typical energy consumptions in most common energy systems/equipment and what they depend on
- can analyze heat and electrical losses in energy systems (measurements and calculations)
- identify methods to improve energy efficiency in typical heat and electrical energy systems
- evaluate energy related costs in different systems and compare profitability of different actions
- recalls most typical incentives and contract models related to energy efficiency

Content

1. Energy Efficiency Directive, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
2. Energy consumption of heat and electrical systems and equipment
3. Measurement and calculation of heat and electrical losses
4. Examples of methods to improve energy efficiency
5. Energy cost calculations
6. Energy efficiency incentives, ESCO activities

Qualifications

Termodynamiikka, Virtaus- ja lämmönsiirtotekniikka, Sähköfysiikka, Sähkötekniikan perusteet