Developing an Energy Audit for Baseline and Scenario Analysis of a University Library

Maxine Chan Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Francine Beatrix Caram Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Mary Abigail Contreras Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Claudine Anne San Miguel Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Mili-Ann Tamayao Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines

Abstract

Abstract – In an academic university building, the library is one of the most used facilities as a place for studying and research. To further understand the energy use within the library, a baseline energy consumption profile was created by studying the different equipment in the facility as well as how often people would use them through an energy audit. Lighting and temperature of the area were also measured and compared to current standards for workplace productivity (200-500 lux and 22.5-25.5 °C). Given baseline estimates, recommendations were formulated to optimize electricity consumption within the library while reducing corresponding CO₂ emissions and power costs. Recommendations are expected to result in a significant decrease in total monthly energy consumption of the university library, amounting to Php 54,507/month electricity cost savings and 2.59 ktCO₂ in monthly CO₂ emissions reduction.

Keywords—Power Consumption, Library, Energy Efficiency, Energy Audit

Published

2020-12-23

Issue

Vol 41 No 2 (2020)

Section

Articles