Department of
Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies
COURSE SYLLABUS
EST 4840/5840 Energy Auditing
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Hardymon
OFFICE: MGB 205A
E-mail: lhardymo@mtsu.edu
By appointment
LECTURE: VIS 242, M 6:00 - 8:40
LAB: N/A
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to types of energy consumption and classifications of energy
usage, with emphasis on conservation strategies and total management for
residential and industrial plants.
PREREQUISITE BY TOPIC:
An understanding of energy principles and usage. Basic algebraic and physics
concepts required.
COURSE MATERIAL:
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED : Provided by instructor
EVALUATION AND GRADING :
Building assessment report
Article reviews
Presentation
Participation in class discussions
POLICY ON MAKEUP WORK:
In general, no makeup exam or assignment will be given, unless the instructor
is notified in advance of an absence. In case of emergencies, the instructor
will decide whether to allow the student to make up the missed activity.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE CREDIT:
An additional research paper will be required and assigned on an individual
basis for those seeking graduate credit.
ATTENDANCE:
Class roll will be taken and attendance is expected for all class meetings.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or
you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers,
readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. Students
may also contact the Office of Disabled Students Services (898-2783) with questions
about such services.
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Energy Auditing Course Outline
Fall 1999
August
23
Introduction
August
30 Overview of
energy management
Energy consuming systems and operational activities
Operating and capital budgets
Lighting/HVAC systems and loads
Energy costs
September
6 No class-Labor Day
September
13 Lighting systems
Data collection
Lighting calculations
E-source as a resource
September
20 Joe Whitefield, MTSU Center for
Energy Efficiency
HVAC systems
Building types/occupancy/envelop
Calculations
September
27 Larry Kaminsky, Geo-Marine, Inc.
Motors, pumps, and fans
Loads/schedules/efficiencies
Calculations
October
4
Assessment format
Data analysis
Calculations review
Auditing forms
October
11
Joe Whitefield, MTSU
Review of Peck Hall Case Study
Mechanical room tour
October
18
In class work session
Building assignments/teams
Review blue prints/drawings
Review assessment requirements
October
25
No class meeting
Field assignment: collect data for build assessments
November
1 No class
meeting/Classroom available for team meetings
Field assignments: compile data/reporting preparation
November
8 No class
meeting/Classroom available for team meetings
Field assignment: report writing/presentation development
November
15 Submit reports on
building assessments
Presentations
November
22 Energy
conservation opportunities
Technical project development
Rebuild America/Energy Star Building programs
E-source research
November
29 Financing
of projects
Life cycle costing
Project development
Energy savings performance contracts
Energy software
E-source research
December
6
Energy management issues
Course wrap-up
Out of class
assignments: E-source research, article reviews, sample problem
calculations, building assessments, reports, and presentations.
Resources:
Guide to Energy Management, Capehart, Turner, Kennedy
E-source
Guest lecturers
