Certified Energy Auditor™ Training Program Daily Agenda
Day 1
Energy Auditing Overview
- Introduction to Energy Auditor Skills
- Common Audit Shortcomings
- The Need for Certified Energy Auditors
Energy Fundamentals
- Energy and Power
- Forms of Energy
- Unit Conversions
- Energy Bill Components
- Point of Use Cost
Audit Process
- Energy Balance
- Benchmarking Analysis
- Level 0 - Preliminary Energy Use Analysis
- ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3 Audits
- Investment Grade Audit Basics
- Investment Grade Audit Contract
- Other Types of Audits
- Data Collection Forms
Auditing Tools and Computer Software
- Safety Considerations
- Energy Audit Instrumentation
- Metering and Sub-Metering
- Free and Proprietary Software Tools (EZSim, HAP, Energy Plus, MotorMaster+, QuickCalc, RETScreen)
Understanding Electrical Energy Systems
- Dc, Ac, Single & 3-Phase Power
- Star and Delta Connections
- Resistive and Inductive Loads
- Power Factor and Power Factor Correction
- Electric Motors
- Voltage Imbalance
- Energy Efficient Motors
- Variable Speed Drives
- Harmonics
- Single Phase Motors
- Lighting
- Lighting Quality and Lighting Quantity Considerations
- Types of Light Sources
- Ballasts
- Lighting Maintenance
- Lighting Control
Day 2
Understanding Thermal Systems
- Heat Transfer
- Heat Flow Calculations
- Degree-Days
- Insulation
- The Psychrometric Chart
- Refrigeration
- The Vapour Compression Cycle
- Pressure Enthalpy Diagram
- HVAC Performance Measures
- Absorption Chillers
- Air Conditioning System Types
- Boilers and Steam Systems
- Boiler Fuel Types
- Boiler Types
- Combustion Efficiency
- Steam Leaks
- Heat Recovery
Understanding Mechanical Energy Systems
- Affinity Laws
- Pump Systems
- Pump and System Curves
- Gas-Engine Driven Chillers
- Compressed Air Systems
- Components (After-Coolers, Receivers, Dryers, Distribution, Condensate Drain Traps)
- Artificial Demand
- Compressed Air Leakages
- Multiple Compressor Control
- Transport Energy
- Transport Energy Improvement Opportunities
Economic Analysis and Economic Decisions for Energy Projects
- Economic Analysis (Simply Payback, MARR, NPV, IIR, SIR, Present Worth)
- Life Cycle Costing
- Economic Examples and Problems
- Case Studies
Day 3
Controls and Web-Based Energy Information Systems
- Types of Controls
- Control Technologies
- Control Algorithms
- Building Management Systems
- DDC Control
- Building EIS
- Building Automation Systems
- Maintenance and Commissioning
Data Analysis
- Fixed Versus Variable Energy Use
- Regression Analysis
- Drivers of Energy Use
- CUSUM
Assessment of Performance
- Energy Performance
- Energy Performance Indicator (ENPI)
- Current Consumption, Efficiency, and End Use
- Significant Energy Use (SEU)
Alternative Financing and Measurement and Verification (M&V)
- Energy Management Project Financing Options
- Energy Saving Performance Contracting (ESPC)
- M&V Process
- IPMVP
- M&V Measurement Methods
- Baseline Adjustments
- Routine and Non-Routine Adjustments
Management of the Audit Process
- Resources, Competence, Time Management, Communications
Writing Successful Audit Reports
- Report Structure
- Techniques for Effective Report-Writing
- Presenting the Report
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