Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Assess energy intensity and productivity in industrial or commercial environments by applying principles of various energy forms and understanding their physics and engineering fundamentals
• Quantify energy consumption and efficiency in operations using various energy metrics (MMBtus, kWh, Joules) for different energy forms (electrical, hydrocarbon, heat, pressure)
• Implement high-value energy conservation opportunities using SCADA, EMS, and energy engineering principles. Design EMS systems for energy measurement and real-time monitoring
• Apply proven energy engineering and equipment sustainability best practices to minimize energy intensity and enhance equipment durability in industrial and commercial facilities
• Develop energy management plans with a four-faceted approach: focusing on productivity improvement, cost minimization, energy supply/source, and energy storage
• Enhance electrical power quality, productivity, and equipment sustainability by improving power and load factors. Illustrate calculations and quantify benefits
• Design facility illumination systems using watts/lumen or watts/foot-candle metrics and the coefficient of utilization approach to reduce energy intensity
• Apply proven best practices in the HVAC realm to achieve optimal HVAC system operation and higher energy productivity
• Maximize utilization and minimize energy intensity in compressed air systems through proven operating and maintenance practices

Description

This course caters to engineers, technicians, facilities managers, energy professionals, architects and other professionals interested in enhancing their understanding of the concept of energy and utilities and would like to learn about methods, best practices and strategies for reducing energy demand, energy consumption and energy costs in an industrial or commercial setting. The importance and pertinence of four faceted energy outlook is explained and discussed. This course addresses usage, cost and energy conservation in its more common forms, such as electrical, compressed air, natural gas, steam and heat, etc.

Additionally, this course will familiarize attendees with various ways to reduce energy costs through well-planned, specific and results-oriented projects. With years of experience in energy project implementation and energy program/process development, the instructor shows how substantial energy cost reduction can be achieved with little or no capital investment. Some such projects can be pursued in collaboration with and through sponsorship of local utility companies.

Some of the myths associated with electricity and gas contracts will be exposed. Energy audits and tools needed to perform audits will be discussed. Practical examples of energy monitoring systems will be presented. The attendees will also be briefly introduced to some of the more proven renewable energy alternatives.

Who Should Attend

• Facility managers, engineering managers, energy professionals, architects, project managers and other executives needing to enhance energy engineering knowledge, to make informed decisions on energy projects or programs.
• Professionals not experienced in the energy realm, including energy project proposal development staff, energy project financial analysts and technical writers.
• Procurement/purchasing professionals responsible for obtaining energy project proposals.
• Construction managers who manage energy project installations.
• Energy professionals preparing for the CEM (Certified Energy Manager) exam.
• Professionals whose annual PLP (Performance and Learning Program) include energy engineering courses, training, or seminars. 

Course Syllabus

Day 1, 4-hrs:

• Energy Basics and its Various Forms. Energy Facts and Statistics
• Electricity Basics and Electrical Rate Schedules
• EMS/BMS, Energy Monitoring and Building Monitoring Systems
• Power Factor Correction
• Energy Conservation in Lighting

Day 2, 4-hrs:

• Cogeneration
• Energy Conservation in HVAC Systems, Steam Systems and Compressed Air Systems
• Energy Audits
• Energy Conservation Tips; “The Low-Hanging Fruit”