Course Syllabus in ME 94

(Energy Management in Buildings)

Prepared by:

Engr. Cleifford S. Alfarero

Instructor

Reviewed by:

Prof. Arman T. Gascon

Chairperson, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Department

Approved by:

Dr. Constancio M. Verula Jr.

Dean, College of Engineering

Revised October 2018

Course Number & Title: ME 94 (Energy Management in Buildings)

Course Description: An elective course that deals with energy audit program for buildings and
facilities, initiating energy management program, guidelines for methods
of reducing energy usage in each area in buildings, conservation of
energy in the planning, design, installation, utilization, maintenance and
modernization of the mechanical systems in the existing and new
building, utilization of microcomputer in the energy management and in
automatic controls of air conditioning and ventilation systems in building,
and case study of energy saving in buildings.
Course Credits: 3 units
Course General Objective: At the end of the course, the student must be able to be able to
to conduct energy audit in buildings and to present the most efficient
solution or alternative in order to reduce the energy consumption of
buildings.
Contact hours/week: 3 hours lecture
Pre-requisite: 4th Year Standing

National Goals:

- Education for all

- Creation of six to ten million jobs
- Development of transport and digital infrastructure
- Provision of power and water supply
- Completion of peace process

Regional Goals:

- Job creation and economic growth

- Social development and direct anti-poverty measures
- Improve infrastructure
- Improve physical planning
- Good governance and peace and order

Vision: Central Mindanao University strives as a center of excellence in instruction and

relevance in research, extension and production in various fields of specialization.

Mission: The Central Mindanao University as an institution of higher learning, shall strive for
excellence in instruction, research and extension. It shall train and equip its graduates
with competencies for entrepreneurship and employment in development agencies
and agro-industrial enterprises to bring about the change and improvement in the
quality of life of the deprived, disadvantage and underserved sectors in Mindanao.

The University shall promote quality and competence in teaching, provide adequate
instructional facilities, generate and apply knowledge to solve practical problems
obtaining in its service area.

Goals of the College:

A. Continuous provision of comprehensive, dynamic, relevant and development-oriented

instructions in agricultural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and closely related
disciplines.

B. Development and promotion of locally appropriate engineering technologies and information

systems needed by the agricultural-fishery, industrial and manufacturing sectors.

C. Evaluation, packaging and dissemination of mature engineering technologies to stimulate

agro-industrial activities in Mindanao.
 Mechanical Engineering Department Program Educational Outcomes Goals of the
College
1.To continuously provide dynamic, relevant and comprehensive instructions for A B C
both degree and non-degree programs in mechanical engineering

2. To consistently produce technically competent mechanical engineers
particularly in areas of heat and power, machine design, and refrigeration and
air conditioning systems to support the agro-industrial development program
  
of the country.
3. To actively engage in research and extension activities to develop, package,   
and disseminate mature mechanical engineering technologies in Mindanao.

Program
Mandated Student Outcomes Educational
Outcomes
The graduates of the program shall have: 1 2 3
a An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences to the
 
practice of mechanical engineering;
b An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
  
interpret data;
c An ability to design economically viable and sustainable mechanical
 
engineering systems, components, or processes to meet desired
needs;
d An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
 
e An ability to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering
  
problems;
f An understanding of the effects and impacts of mechanical engineering
projects to the environment and society and to the professional and
ethical responsibility of the mechanical engineer;   
g An ability to communicate effectively in English and Filipino languages;
 
h The broad knowledge necessary to comprehend physical problems and
  
provide solutions whenever possible;
i A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
  
learning;
j A knowledge of contemporary issues;
 
k An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
 
necessary for mechanical engineering practice; and
l Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management
 
principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
 Course Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment
Time
(CILO) Teaching and of Learning Resource
Course Contents Table References
At the end of the unit, the students must Learning Activities Outcomes Materials
(hours)
be able to:
- Define energy management, energy Unit I. Introduction to Energy - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV Thumann, A, et
conservation, and improved energy Management - Demonstration/ - Group al., Handbook
use efficiency Illustration presentation - Laptop of Energy
- Explain the significance of energy -History and Importance of - Reciprocal Teaching Audits, 7th Ed,
management Energy - Illustrations The Fairmont
- Identify the different areas of energy -Significance of Energy Press, Inc.
usage in buildings Management
3
- Design, initiate and manage energy -Energy Usage in Buildings Capehart, et al,
management programs -Design, Initiation And Guide to
Management Of Energy Energy
Management Programs Management,
2003, The
Fairmont
Press, Inc.
- Describe the procedure in conducting Unit II. Energy audit - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV Thumann, A, et
energy audit - Demonstration/ - Group al., Handbook
- Discuss some common energy -Types of Energy Audit Illustration presentation - Laptop of Energy
conservation measures -Common Energy Conservation - Reciprocal Teaching Audits, 7th Ed,
- Prepare an Energy Audit Report Measures - Laboratory Activities - Illustrations The Fairmont
-Energy Audit Report Format - Problem Solving Press, Inc.
3
Capehart, et al,
Guide to
Energy
Management,
2003, The
Fairmont
Press, Inc.
- Describe the electric rate structures Unit III. Understanding Energy - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV Capehart, et al,
- Examine utility costs Bills - Demonstration/ - Group Guide to
3
- Distinguish different types of customer Illustration presentation - Laptop Energy
classes and rate schedules -Electric Rate Structures - Reciprocal Teaching - Reports Management,
- Analyze a monthly energy bill -Utility Costs - Solution to - Illustrations 2003, The
-Customer Classes problems Fairmont
-Rate Schedules sets Press, Inc.
-Monthly energy bill analysis
- Classify and distinguish the different Unit IV. Economic analysis and - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV Thumann, A, et
types of cost life cycle costing - Demonstration/ - Solution to al., Handbook
- Apply the knowledge of engineering Illustration problems - Laptop of Energy
economics in solving cost analysis -Cost - Reciprocal Teaching sets Audits, 7th Ed,
- Solve related problems in life cycle cost -Economics Cost Analysis - Problem Solving - Illustrations The Fairmont
in comparing alternatives -LCC decision making Press, Inc.
among multiple alternatives
3
-Methods Available for Paying Capehart, et al,
for The Energy Efficiency Guide to
Improvements Energy
Management,
2003, The
Fairmont
Press, Inc.
- Describe and explain the working Unit V. Survey Instrumentation - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV
principles of auditing instruments - Demonstration/
- Select the appropriate auditing - HVAC and Building Envelope Illustration - Laptop
instruments for a given application Audits Instruments That - Reciprocal Teaching
Measures Temperature, - Problem Solving - Illustrations Thumann, A, et
Building Losses, Electrical al., Handbook
System Performance, of Energy
3
Combustion Systems, Heating Audits, 7th Ed,
Ventilation, And Air The Fairmont
Conditioning (HVAC) System Press, Inc.
Performance

- Describe the procedure in conducting Unit VI. Building envelope - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV Thumann, A, et
building envelope audit audit - Demonstration/ - Group al., Handbook
- Describe the common building 9 Illustration presentation - Laptop of Energy
characteristics and construction -Building Characteristics and - Reciprocal Teaching - Group Audits, 7th Ed,
- Explain the of infiltration in ventilation Construction - Problem Solving Reports - Illustrations The Fairmont
- Compute the rate of heat transfer for -Infiltration - Solution to Press, Inc.
optimum insulation and related design -Thermal Flow in Buildings problems -
applications in buildings -Energy Conservation sets
- Recommend the appropriate energy Measures
conservation measures for a given
application and needs
- Describe the procedure in conducting Unit VII. Electrical System - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV
electrical system audit audit - Demonstration/ - Group
Thumann, A, et
- Describe the different types of lighting Illustration presentation - Laptop
al., Handbook
systems -Lighting System Audit - Reciprocal Teaching - Group
of Energy
- Select the appropriate lighting system -Energy conservation 9 Reports - Illustrations
Audits, 7th Ed,
for a given application and needs measures -
The Fairmont
- Recommend the appropriate energy
Press, Inc.
conservation measures for lighting
system
- Describe the procedure in conducting Unit VIII. Heating Ventilation - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV
heating ventilation and air-conditioning and Air-conditioning audit - Demonstration/ - Group
audit Illustration presentation - Laptop Thumann, A, et
- Define and describe the Indoor air - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Reciprocal Teaching - Group al., Handbook
quality standard standard Reports - Illustrations of Energy
- Determine the appropriate energy - The Ventilation Audit 9 Audits, 7th Ed,
recovery systems for specific - The Temperature Audit The Fairmont
applications -The Humidity Audit Press, Inc.
-Energy Recovery Systems

- Identify areas of central plant that Unit IX. The Physical Plant - Brainstorming - Written quiz - DLP/LTV
Thumann, A, et
have to undergo retrofitting Audit - Demonstration/ - Group
al., Handbook
- Define re-engineering and its process Illustration presentation - Laptop
of Energy
- Describe the procedure of the retrofit - Central Plant 9 Reciprocal Teaching
Audits, 7th Ed,
process Retrofit Considerations - Illustrations
The Fairmont
-Re-engineering
Press, Inc.
- Retrofit Process
 Mandated Student Outcomes COURSE CONTENT
The graduates of the program shall have: UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
a An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences to
the practice of mechanical engineering;      
b An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data;      
c An ability to design economically viable and sustainable
mechanical engineering systems, components, or processes to    
meet desired needs;
d An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
       
e An ability to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering
problems;      
f An understanding of the effects and impacts of mechanical
engineering projects to the environment and society and to the      
professional and ethical responsibility of the mechanical engineer;
g An ability to communicate effectively in English and Filipino
languages;         
h The broad knowledge necessary to comprehend physical
problems and provide solutions whenever possible;         
i A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning;         
j A knowledge of contemporary issues;
       
k An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice; and       
l Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management
principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects        
and in multidisciplinary environments.
Required Reading (Textbook)
1. Thumann, A, et al., Handbook of Energy Audits, 7th Ed, The Fairmont Press, Inc.

Suggested Readings and References:

1. Capehart, et al, Guide to Energy Management, 2003, The Fairmont Press, Inc.
2. Goswami, D.Y. and Krieth F., Energy Management and Conservation Handbook, 2008, CRC Press
3. Payne G.A, The Energy Managers’ Handbook, 1977, The Fairmont Press, Inc.

Grading System

Midterm Grade = 45% Quizzes + 40% Midterm Exam + 10% Written Report + 5% Class
Participation

Final term Grade = 50% Oral & Written Report + 45% Quizzes + 5% Class Participation

Final Grade = 1/3 MTG + 2/3 FTG

Passing Grade = 3.0

Conditional Grade = 3.1 – 4.09

Failing Grade = 4.1 – 5.0

Passing Score = 50% of the total points of the exams

UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM

Percentage
Grade
Equivalent

1.0 94-100
1.25 88-93
1.50 82-87
1.75 76-81
2.00 70-75
2.25 64-69
2.50 58-63
2.75 52-57
3.00 50-51
4.00 30-49
5.00 29 and below
INC Incomplete
Classroom Policies

1. Observe silence and orderliness during classes.

2. Student is entitled for a special exam when he/she can present an excuse slip duly signed by the
college secretary.
3. Students who will incur 20% unexcused absences of the total class hours after the midterm will be
given a grade of dropped provided he/she has a passing midterm grade and a grade of dropped
when within the midterm period.
4. Student should observe the university dress code and conduct (see student handbook)
5. Student who will enter the class 15 minutes after the start of the class will be marked absent.
6. Anyone caught cheating on examinations, reports, plates or design means a grade of 5.0 on the
particular examination and report.