Universidad de Jaén

THEORETICAL CONTENTS
ITEM 1. ENERGY, CONCEPTS AND GENERALITIES.
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Models of energy use
1.3. Sociological aspects of consumption / generation of energy.
1.4. The demand for energy Horizon 2020-2050.
1.5. Smart Cities Smart and efficient cities. Generalities
1.6. Energy resources and geopolitical and social limitations.
1.7. Problems, risks and uncertainties.
1.8. Primary sources of energy
1.9. Final energy
1.10. Structure of the installed electrical power.
1.11. Energy production
1.12. Energy Indexes
ITEM 2. THE ENERGY MARKET IN SPAIN AND IN THE WORLD
2.1. Current situation, data, statistics
2.2. Evolution and predictive analysis.
2.3. Normative
ITEM 3. ENERGY AUDIT
3.1. Introduction. Definitions.
3. 2. Levels and objectives of an audit
3.3. Necessary requirements for the performance of the audit.
3.4. Influence of the audit on the energy planning of an installation
3.5. Balance of matter and energy in basic operations.
3.6. Regulations for conducting energy audits.
3.7. Energy audit examples.
ITEM 4. OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY BILLING
4.1. Introduction to energy tariffs.
4.2. Contracted energy
4.3. Measurement and control equipment
4.4. Problems and practical analysis of the rates.
ITEM 5. ENERGY SAVING IN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
5.1. Efficiency and energy efficiency in the industry.
5.2. Energy efficiency in industrial machinery, engines and cooling systems
5.3. Energy saving and efficiency in power transformers.
5.4. Practical cases
UNIT 6. ENERGY SAVING ELECTRICAL NETWORKS. SMART GRIDS
6.1. Analysis of electrical networks
6.2. The use and energy saving in electricity networks.
6.3. Smart Grids Concepts and generalities about efficiency in smart electric networks.
6.4. Practical cases.
UNIT 7. ANALYSIS OF REACTIVE ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
7.1. Introduction. Definitions.
7.2. Effects of reactive energy consumption on energy efficiency.
7.3. Compensation of reactive energy and improvement of efficiency
ITEM 8. ENERGY SAVING IN LIGHTING FACILITIES
8.1. Introduction.
8.2. Efficient applications in the lighting system.
8.3. Analysis of luminaires.
8.4. Auxiliary equipment, control and regulation.
8.5. Practical cases
ITEM 9. ENERGY AUDIT IN THE RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
9.1. Introduction.
9.2. Energy certification of buildings.
9.3. Computer simulation tools for energy certification
9.4. Practical cases.
ITEM 10. ENERGY AUDIT IN THE INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND TRANSPORT SECTOR
10.1. Introduction.
10.2. Energy certification in the industrial, agricultural and transport sectors.
10.3. Computer simulation tools for energy certification
10.4. Practical cases.
PRACTICAL CONTENTS
Practice 1: Analysis of the energy system in Spain and the world. Smart grids
Practice 2: Energy Audit. Practical cases
Practice 3: Optimization of energy billing.
Practice 4: Analysis of the consumption and efficiency of reactive energy
Practice 5: Analysis of consumption and energy efficiency in lighting installations

The theoretical contents of the subject will be taught following the following methodology:

- The index of the chapter will be analyzed, the introduction and objectives will be read and the theoretical content will be developed.

- The bibliography will be recommended

- Audiovisual media will be used for the development of the theoretical session.

- At the end of the development of the chapter, a summary will be made and various issues will be discussed so that the students can express their opinions.

The practical contents of the subject will follow the following methodology:

-The practices to be developed and the purpose of the same will be analyzed

-The software or means chosen for the realization of practices will be analyzed

- There will be a memory or work, individual or group, of the practice object of the study.

Specialized tutorials: in the course of the same, the students will be attended, in order to treat the development of their studies, helping them to overcome the learning difficulties.

The Virtual Teaching Platform and the Virtual University will be used to monitor the subject.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Face-to-face or virtual attendance and participation in the debates, both face-to-face and virtual will be evaluated with 10%.

The knowledge of the theoretical contents of the subject, will be evaluated with 40%

The realization of theoretical or practical works, projects and academic activities will involve an evaluation of 45% of the final grade.

The laboratory practices or made by computer software will represent 5% of the evaluation.

The competences that will be followed for the evaluation of the subject will be:

COG10R Capacity for the calculation and design of medium and low voltage electrical installations

CT2: Capacity for information management, management and application of technical specifications and legislation necessary for the practice of engineering

CT4: Ability to apply new technologies including information and communication technologies