Energy audit of buildings and networks
Energy audits of buildings and networks are one of the basic inspections ordered by investors at the stage of the building insulation examination and evaluation of media distribution at the site, prior to the modernization of buildings. It is necessary to carry out this sort of audit, if the cost of heat supply to buildings is increased or for the purpose of thermal efficiency improvement which is to be implemented based on the EU funds. The following study provides information on possible reductions in energy demand and expected costs of thermal efficiency improvement.
Purpose and scope of energy audit of buildings and networks
The aim of the study is to examine the cost of heat supply and cooling. In particular, the losses of heat distribution and cooling facilities on site are the subject of this study.
The research is based on the detailed measurements of steam and water flow (hot and cold). For the duration of the execution of works, appropriate flow meters (non-invasive or the immersion ones- in case of steam) are placed on the installations, performance measurements of the heat exchangers and pipeline thermal measurements are then performed. On the basis of the measurements taken, a design concept is prepared as far as modernization of the shell of buildings and the insulation of water and air pipelines are concerned, and within the scope of the heat transport between sources and receivers. In addition, the technical condition of external partitions of buildings is examined and the energy losses of such partitions are assessed.
Due to significant discrepancies between normative and actual conditions, audit seems to be an excellent tool for verifying the cost-effectiveness of multiple thermal insulation technologies.
Scope of research and analysis:
- analysis of the condition of the external partitions of buildings,
- analysis of thermal insulation of pipes,
- efficiency analysis of heat exchangers,
- analysis of the possibility to optimize the media flow or the diameter of heat and cooling pipelines.
Measurements for the above specified scope:
- thermal imaging measurements,
- temperature measurements,
- measurements of actual thermal transmittance of partitions (if the weather conditions are suitable),
- flow measurements in pipelines.
The summary of the audit includes the presentation of economic effects achieved through implemented changes, together with approximate costs of recommended implementations and savings resulting from the upgraded system operation.
Types of modernization which have been so far implemented by DB Energy:
| Investment | Energy savings [MWh] | White Certificates [toe] | Savings [USD/Y] | Investment costs [USD] | SPBT [Y] |
| Modernization of ventilation | 3 768.281 | 129 989.95 | 560 110.63 | 4.3 | |
| Improvement of pipeline insulation effectiveness | 63 814.984 | 10 076.572 | 1 473 542.38 | 1 927 877.65 | 1.3 |
| Thermal efficiency improvement | 36 361.076 | 3 423.815 | 1 837 420.19 | 9 463 606.24 | 5.2 |
| Modernization of gates and passages | 2 921.407 | 126 120.16 | 397 780.00 | 3.2 | |
| Others | 31.122 | 805.73 | 3 428.57 | 4.3 | |
| Total | 106 896.870 | 13 500.387 | 3 567 878.40 | 12 352 803.09 | 3.5 |
Overall, in consequence of the audit recommendations within the scope of buildings and networks, DBE's clients reduced their energy consumption by approximately 106 GWh and thus achieved the average annual savings of nearly USD 3.6 million. The total payback period covering all investments slightly exceeded 3.5 years.
DB Energy
Complex management of an energy efficiency improvement process including the designing phase, financing, implementation of energy-saving projects
Skilled engineers with broad experience in managing the process of energy efficiency improvement for the industry
Guaranteed reduction of energy consumption while implementing a project with DB Energy
Substantial effectiveness proved by savings generated by clients and the number of issued energy efficiency certificates (the white certificates) – we have prepared the documentation in order to acquire the white certificates of more than 450k toe which accounts for our leading position on the market
Practical solutions – our projects are bespoke and adjusted to the profile and expectations of a client
Advanced measurement infrastructure – with all measurements types required in the energy efficiency analysis, including the proprietary DiagSYS system
Capital group
Company data
DB ENERGY SA
Al. Armii Krajowej 45
50-541 Wrocław
NIP: 894 299 53 75
REGON: 021249140
Contact
+48 71 337 13 25 biuro@dbenergy.plfor general purposes sprzedaz@dbenergy.plfor commercial purposes
In 2014 the R&D department started to work in our company. We design solutions to improve energy efficiency in industry.
On 22 June 2016, DB Energy signed an agreement with the National Centre for Research and Development to co-finance R&D work for a project called "Development of an innovative drive diagnostics system (DiagSys) based on electrical signal measurements characteristic of mechanical damage to rotating machine components, together with a specialized analyzer of machine operating status and efficiency (APPS 3)".
The project is financed under the Intelligent Development Operational Programme 2014-2020, under sub-measure 1.1.1. "Industrial research and development work carried out by enterprises". No. of the competition: 1/1.1.1/2015. Value of the project 5 974 021.85 PLN. Value of co-financing 3,727,676.11 PLN.
The aim is to develop a system for the diagnosis of rotating machines (DiagSys system), which will be based on the use of power measurements and on-line access to an expert database.
