Learning Outcomes:

1. Explore current energy efficiency measures, technologies, and policies specific to the building and transportation sectors.
2. Identify the main factors influencing energy use and efficiency in buildings.
3. Discuss technologies supporting sustainable transportation.
4. Apply energy management modeling in buildings or electric vehicles using Matlab/Simulink (or equivalent).
5. Evaluate the selection of suitable technologies to enhance energy efficiency in buildings or electric vehicles.
6. Analyze the dynamic performance of power electronic converters for renewable energy sources and calculate energy and cost savings compared to conventional power sources, considering development and installation costs.

Energy Efficiency Measures, Technologies, and Policies in Building and Transportation Sectors

Introduction

Energy efficiency is gaining global attention due to the imperative of combating climate change. Electrical and electronic engineers play a crucial role in advancing energy-efficient practices across various sectors, including manufacturing, building operations, and transportation. This unit builds upon the concepts covered in Units 51: Sustainability and Unit 53: Utilization of Electrical Power.

The assignment encompasses topics such as energy auditing, management, optimization, and the integration of energy efficiency measures into buildings and electric vehicles. Successful completion of this assignment will equip you with advanced knowledge to improve energy efficiency in buildings and support sustainable transportation.

Assignment Guidance:

• Refer to the assessment criteria outlined in the assignment brief to ensure comprehensive coverage of all elements.
• Utilize appropriate referencing and citation methods.
• Clearly label and reference any images or visual information sourced from the internet.

Task 1: Energy Efficiency Measures

Your company is facing significant challenges due to rising fuel costs, prompting a focus on energy efficiency.

Your initial research will structure an introduction covering:

• Overview of global energy consumption trends.
• Assessment of current energy technologies for efficiency.
•  Discussion of methods to enhance energy efficiency and the associated benefits.
• Review of current energy efficiency measures, technologies, and policies in the building and transportation sectors.

Task 2: Building Efficiency

As part of a team project, discuss the key factors influencing energy use and efficiency within your workplace building. Topics to address include:

• Significance of energy consumption and processes. 
• Internal and external factors impacting energy use. 
• Estimation and assessment of building energy use.
• Standards for building envelope thermal performance and overall heat transfer evaluation. 
• Technologies and measures for improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Task 3: Sustainable Transport Technologies

Explore recent developments in sustainable transport technologies, focusing on:

• Construction and operation principles of electric vehicles (EVs). 
• Features of EVs, including differential function, drive mechanisms, and alternative propulsion approaches. 
• Advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles.

Task 4: Technology Selection for Energy Efficiency

Evaluate and model technologies using Matlab/Simulink to demonstrate improvements in energy efficiency for buildings or company vehicles. Report should cover:

• Design considerations for new buildings to optimize heating, cooling, and lighting. 
• Implementation and maintenance of energy management systems. 
• Retrofitting existing buildings and equipment to enhance energy efficiency. 
• Advancements in electric vehicle technology improving efficiency.

Task 5: Dynamic Performance Analysis of Power Converters

Conduct a dynamic performance analysis of a power converter for a chosen renewable energy source, comparing energy and cost savings against conventional power sources, considering development and installation costs.