Description
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Energy in buildings is consumed in a large variety of ways and by a large number of different processes and types of equipment. This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to many of the most common energy-consuming systems found in existing buildings and their operations. Some of the basic legislation that may apply in buildings such as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) will also be covered during the course.
The course begins with describing the types of energy used in buildings and the basics of how they may be conditioned, including explaining power factor, how power factor correction works, 3-phase load balancing and voltage optimisation. It then continues with how electricity and gas are consumed in various types of equipment, discussing the main areas of energy consumption and the possible opportunities to change and reduce how energy may be consumed.
The following areas are covered during the course delivery: heating and cooling systems, hot water systems, air handling and conditioning systems, lighting and their associated control systems as well as renewable and low carbon generation systems producing heat and power.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will have gained a basic knowledge and understanding of:
- How to identify the types of energy used in buildings and how electricity may be conditioned
- The basics of heating systems
- The basics of cooling systems
- The basics of domestic hot water
- The basics of air handling and conditioning systems
- The basics of lighting
- The basics of control systems for building equipment
- The basics of renewable and low carbon generation systems producing heat and power such as solar and CHP
- How maintenance can impact energy management
- Identify and understand main applicable legislation such as MEES, ESOS and SECR.
Date: 4 April 2025
Format: One-day live virtual tutor-led course, post-course test assessment
CPD: 6 hours
Course fee: £350+VAT
Registration: Please register for the course by purchasing the course and making the payment by card above. A VAT invoice will be issued and shared with the course joining instructions within 48 hours of the purchase.
If you have a purchase order and/or wish to pay by BACS/bank transfer, please complete our application form here or email [email protected].
Follow-on courses: If you are interested in learning about many of the building services’ topics more in-depth, please review our other courses:
