Abstract
The Energy audits and improvements are being driven by an increasing number of
bold goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. An energy audit, also called an energy assessment, is an evaluation of a building’s energy systems in order to identify opportunities for reducing energy. Energy improvements form the implementation of the work, actually reducing energy by making changes in buildings. By addressing both energy audits and improvements, one should seek to take the recommendations of energy audits and translate
them into reality.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the improvement methodology, concepts, and process. The methodology is presented with case studies and examples drawn from service, business process and applications. With a heavy practice orientation, as much as a third of your time will be spent working through interactive practice exercises and assessments. This course is designed as an introduction to concepts and methodology.
Course Objectives
This training program is designed to provide an understanding of engineering related problems related to industry globally and a clear sense of what is required to effectively structure, establish measurements and solve the said problems. Participants will learn the goals and deliverables behind the solutions. Methodology as well as the most commonly used tools within each phase will be discussed. Participants will also learn how to support a problem solving initiative within their organization.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:-
- Understand the proper methodology to solve energy related problems
- Learn to consistently produce quality parts
- Understand how properly set controls can reduce scrap and cycle time
- Become familiar with basic design considerations
Training Methodology
- The latest educational methods and strategies will be utilized.
- The course is designed to maximize delegate participation.
- Questions and answers are encouraged throughout and at the daily wrap-up sessions. This gives participants the opportunity to discuss with others and the presenter their specific problems and appropriate solutions.
- The course shall be conducted through lectures, case studies, group discussions and exercises to reinforce participant’s learning.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals including engineers, managers, quality assurance, manufacturing and sales personnel desiring to build upon a solid foundation in the area of improvements, process executives, managers, etc.
Course Format
The course consists of formal content presentation interspersed with content quiz sessions. The presenter’s style involves intensive participant participation.
Day1
Advanced Energy Improvements
- Combined Heat and Power
- Heat Pumps
- Envelope
- Heating/Cooling Distribution
- Controls
Estimating Savings
- Isolated versus Integrated Estimates
- Isolated Savings Estimates
- Integrated Savings Estimates
- Information Sources for Estimating Energy Savings
Financial Aspects of Energy Improvements
- Energy Cost Savings
- Maintenance Costs
- Cost Estimating
- Financial Metrics
- Expected Useful Life of Improvements
Reporting
- Energy Audit Reports
- Writing Strong Work-scopes
- Prioritizing Improvements
- Quality Control
Sector-Specific Needs and Improvements
- Multifamily
- Hospitality
- Offices
- Industrial and Process Efficiency
Day2
Project Management
- Procuring Energy Audits
- Project Delivery Options
- Scope Control
- Cost Control
- Schedule Control
Operation, Maintenance and Energy Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vigilance for Anomalies and Catastrophes
- Metering
- Benchmarking
- Billing Analysis
Portfolio Programs
- Goals of Portfolio Programs
- Definitions
- Portfolio Program Types
- Equipment Disposal
- Evaluation
Resources
- Building Material R-Values
- Window Ratings
- Air-Mixing Method of Airflow Measurement
- Recommended Illuminance
- Lighting Power
- Allowances—Space-by-Space
Question &Answer Session
End of Workshop
