The Course: Energy Systems in Buildings: Lighting and BMS It offers you a unique opportunity to gain key knowledge in a sector that is constantly growing. With the growing demand for efficient and sustainable buildings, expertise in lighting systems and energy management is essential. You will learn about the latest developments in control and management systems, and how these can optimise energy use in buildings. This online course allows you to immerse yourself in the energy management and markets, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in the workplace, covering both the energy saving and sustainability, two crucial pillars in the development of modern infrastructure. Seize this opportunity to establish yourself in a booming sector and be part of the shift towards a more efficient future.
Building Energy Systems: Lighting and BMS
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic principles of lighting systems in modern buildings.
- Identify the key components of a building management system (BMS).
- To assess the energy efficiency of different lighting systems.
- To analyse the integration of control and management systems in buildings.
- Describe how energy markets operate and their impact on management.
- Implement energy management strategies to optimise the use of resources.
- To explore current trends in lighting technology and building control systems.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Concepts and Regulations
Energy-efficient technology in lamps and light fittings
Efficient technology in equipment and control systems
Lighting audit
Design Criteria and Recommendations
TEACHING UNIT 2. CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 1
Introduction
Control systems
Control signals. Sensors
Control signals. Actuators
Control systems. Controllers
TEACHING UNIT 3. CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2
Control signals. Gateways
Control signals. Measurement and monitoring
Management systems
Advanced management systems
System integration
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND MARKETS
ISO 50001 and Directive 2012/27/EU
The electricity market, tariff regime
Financial management in energy projects
Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)