Energy Management by Dynamic Monitoring of a Building of the University of Valladolid

  1. Rey Hernández, Javier María 1
  2. Velasco Gómez, Eloy 1
  3. San José Alonso, Julio Francisco 1
  4. González González, Sergio Lorenzo 1
  5. Rey Martínez, Francisco Javier 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Valladolid
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    Universidad de Valladolid

    Valladolid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01fvbaw18

Journal:
Journal Energy Power Sources

Year of publication: 2017

Volume: 4

Issue: 2

Pages: 36-42

Type: Article

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Abstract

The continuous increase of energy consumption in buildings enhances the importance of implementing energymanagement systems within the building facilities. These tools allow us to know precisely both energy consumption and use within the building. Monitoring energy consumption provides a clear view not only of the amount, but also of where and when energy isconsumed in the building. Besides, a rear analysis of this information allows us to deduce whether there exists an inappropriateconsumption, and thus the possibilities of improving building efficiency. A monitoring tool has been implemented within anacademic building at the University of Valladolid, applying technological resources of Information Technology and Communicationthrough dynamic monitoring of electrical and thermal parameters. Results obtained are gathered and analysed to directly contribute toimprove the use of energy, reduce costs associated with its generation and use, and improve the thermal comfort of the buildingoccupants.Keywords: Dynamic monitoring, energy performances, energy management, reduction of building consumption.

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Funding information

This paper is a research work supported by the Regional Spanish Government of Castilla y León through the regional research project “Energy assessment and thermal comfort measures in university buildings towards zero energy, combining evaporative cooling and thermally activated structures TABS” (Ref.: VA029U16-2016).

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