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The document discusses different types of energy audits for buildings. A level 1 walk-through energy audit involves a visual inspection and basic analyses to identify low-cost energy conservation measures and potential savings. A level 2 standard audit provides a more detailed review using on-site measurements and equipment evaluations to identify economic energy conservation measures. A level 3 computer simulation audit uses building modeling and simulations for a comprehensive analysis and more accurate savings estimates.

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Lecture Week 1

The document discusses different types of energy audits for buildings. A level 1 walk-through energy audit involves a visual inspection and basic analyses to identify low-cost energy conservation measures and potential savings. A level 2 standard audit provides a more detailed review using on-site measurements and equipment evaluations to identify economic energy conservation measures. A level 3 computer simulation audit uses building modeling and simulations for a comprehensive analysis and more accurate savings estimates.

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MDL11903 / MDE 11903

ENERGY AUDIT IN BUILDING

DR MOHAMMAD KAMIL BIN ABDULLAH


Department Of Energy And Thermofluids
Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
[email protected]
INTRODUCTION
What Is An Energy Audit ?
Process to evaluate energy performance of a building or plant.

What Is The Objective Of An Energy Audit ?

To determine the energy consumption trend / pattern / profile.


To determine the energy cost.
To propose energy conservation measure(s).
To evaluate cost-benefit of the propose energy conservation measure(s).
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
Albert Thuman

Level 1 – Walk Through Energy Audit


o Tour of the Facility
o Visual inspection
o Energy analyses (quantities & patterns)
o Benchmark to similar facilities
o List of Low-Energy Conservation Measures
o Preliminary estimate of potential saving
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
Albert Thuman

Level 2 – Standard Audit


o Detail review & analyses of equipment, systems & operational
characteristics
o Site measurement
o Equipment & system evaluation
o List of energy conservation measures
o Economic analyses for proposed energy conservation measures
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
Albert Thuman

Level 3 – Computer Simulation


o Comprehensive review & analyses of equipment, systems &
operational characteristics using computer simulation
o Facility model development
o Establishment of base-line model
o Changes to improve energy conservation & efficiency
o Help to provide more accurate estimation on the saving
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
ASHRAE

Preliminary Energy Use Analysis


o Analyze historic utility use and cost
o Develop the Energy Utilization Index (EUI) of the building
o Compare the building EUI to similar buildings to determine if further
engineering study and analysis are likely to produce significant
energy savings
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
ASHRAE

Level I – Walk Through Analysis


o Assess a building’s energy cost and efficiency by analyzing
energy bills and conducting a brief on-site survey of the building.
o Identify and provide a savings and cost analysis of
low-cost/no-cost measures.
o Listing of potential capital improvements that merit further
consideration, and an initial judgment of potential costs and
savings.
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
ASHRAE

Level II – Energy Survey and Analysis


o More detailed building survey and energy analysis.
o A breakdown of the energy use within the building is provided.
o Identify and provide the savings and cost analysis of all practical
measures that meet the owner’s constraints and economic
criteria, along with a discussion of any changes to operation and
maintenance procedures.
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
ASHRAE

Level II – Energy Survey and Analysis (cont.)


o Listing of potential capital-intensive improvements that require
more thorough data collection and engineering analysis, and a
judgment of potential costs and savings.
o This level of analysis will be adequate for most buildings and
measures.
TYPE OF ENERGY AUDIT
ASHRAE

Level III – Detailed Analysis of Capital-Intensive Modifications


o Focuses on potential capital-intensive projects identified during
the Level II analysis and involves more detailed field data
gathering as well as a more rigorous engineering analysis.
o It provides detailed project cost and savings calculations with a
high level of confidence sufficient for major capital investment
decisions.

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