| CODE | ISE2104 | ||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Energy Conservation and Efficiency | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute for Sustainable Energy | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit will provide information on the relevant energy resources with particular emphasis on Malta, and how the use of these resources affect economic development and climate change. Detailed information on electricity generation and its contribution to the different sectors will be made. Energy use in transport, aviation and the marine environment will also be given which together with all the above mentioned topics will form a holistic approach towards energy use. The study-unit will also cover energy efficiency in different areas such as lighting, space heating and cooling, water heating, refrigeration as well as industrial applications such as motors and pumps. An introduction to the methodologies used to evaluate the different energy efficient options, including energy audits and associated economic implications of energy conservation will also be given. Within the whole unit, reference will be made to relevant national and EU Energy legislation and directives that limit energy use and promote energy efficiency in the different sectors. Study-unit Aims: - To provide a general understanding of Malta's Energy Profile and its dependency and vulnerability as an island state. - To assist students to link everyday energy usage with short and long-term environmental effects. - To empower students to make informed decisions with regards to energy options. - To encourage a culture for sustainable generation and consumption of energy. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - know the national energy scenario in Malta; - explain the implications of specific energy-related European Directives on the energy scenario in Malta; - describe the basic principles of energy conversion systems; - express the relationship between energy intensity and economical prosperity; - illustrate the dependency between energy efficiency and sustainable development. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - analyse energy usage of specific systems and propose measures to improve their efficiency; - perform a simple energy audit; - carry out simple economic analyses to evaluate the viability of an energy solution; - quantify social costs and carbon footprint of an energy system; - choose, prioritize and implement energy reduction measures. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Energy Efficiency Manual, Donald R. Wulfinghoff, Energy Institute Press, ISBN 0-9657926-7-6, Energy Institute Press, 1999. - The Home Energy Diet, Paul Scheckel, New Society Publishers, ISBN 978-0-86571-530-1, 2005. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: A-Level Physics | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study, Fieldwork and Tutorial | ||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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