Electrical Energy Auditing for Residential and Commercial Buildings

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  • Author
    Dr. Nassim Iqteit
  • Level
    Introductory
  • Study time
    ~ 30 minutes
  • Videos
    5
  • Contact
    nassim_eng83@ppu.edu

Module Description

Energy auditing is essential for improving building energy efficiency and reducing costs. It involves assessing various systems, including the building envelope, electrical, thermal, and HVAC systems, to identify inefficiencies. Key elements include energy economics, maintenance, and the use of survey instrumentation to gather accurate data. Energy audits vary in depth and culminate in an audit report outlining findings and recommendations. Financial tools like simple payback and time value of money help evaluate energy-saving measures and alternative investments. Ultimately, comprehensive energy auditing enhances decision-making, leading to more sustainable and cost-effective building management.

Objectives and Learning Outcomes

  • Develop Practical Auditing and Data Collection Skills.
  • Understand Energy Auditing Basics: Learn the fundamental principles of energy auditing, including the assessment of building systems such as the envelope, electrical, thermal, and HVAC systems.
  • Apply Financial and Engineering Analysis Tools: Use tools such as simple payback and the time value of money to evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving measures.
  • Ability to write the final Energy auditing report for customers.

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Dr. Nassim Iqteit

Nassim A. Iqteit was born in 1983 in Hebron, Palestine. He received a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Automation Engineering from Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU), Palestine, in 2006 and his M.Sc. degree in Electric Power Engineering from Yarmouk University, Jordan, in 2011, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey. He is an Assistant professor in Electrical Engineering Department at Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestine. Currently, Iqteit is the Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Palestine Polytechnic University. His research interests include SEIG modeling, Energy auditing and energy conservation, applications of DGs, and distribution system modeling. Integrating renewable energy resources and electrical vehicles with smart grids.