Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment

• Gain an understanding of the structure of the building envelope in a lightweight construction (pitched roof, floor, walls, windows)
• Gain an understanding of the structure of the building envelope in a massive construction (pitched roof, floor, walls, windows)
• Identify thermal bridges in an existing construction
• Be able to integrate renewable energy systems into buildings

Energy Efficiency in Industry & Commerce

• Calculate the technical and economic savings which result from energy efficiency measures  
• Assess the energy losses caused by leakages in a compressed air system.
• Evaluate the energy savings through an improved insulation of a piping network.
• Estimate the energy savings which can be achieved in a lighting system by a daylight dependent dimmer.
• Classify the energy efficiency of different control strategies of pumps.