Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 11549/2014 - 15/09/2014
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP + 4,0 OT , Cód. 300615.
Lecturer
- Maria de Lurdes Belgas da Costa Reis (2)
- Ana Carla Vicente Vieira (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students will be able to recognise legal and regulatory requirements applicable to energy and performance certification, characterise the thermal performance of buildings, project and select air-conditioning systems,devise energy saving solutions and assess its economic feasibility.
Program
Passive behaviour and bioclimatic design of buildings.
Fundamentals of thermodynamics;
Ventilation, heat and cold production. Energetic needs and energy and performance certification of buildings.
Energy audits. Strategies to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Systems for integration of indigenous resources.
Economic feasibility. Case studies.
Evaluation Methodology
Written Test (mandatory - 60%)and discussion of practical assignments and coursework
Written tests (mandatory - 40%)
Bibliography
- Moret, A. (2009). Térmica de Edifícios. ISBN 978-972-8620-13-4: Orion
- Sá, A. (2008). Guia de aplicações de gestão de energia e eficiência energética. Lx: Publindústria
- THUMANN, .. ENERGY CONSERVATION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS DESKBOOK. -: -
- TURNER, , W. ENERGY MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK". -: -
Teaching Method
Lectures. Individual or group assignments and field trips.
Software used in class
