Διερεύνηση ενεργειακής αναβάθμισης του κτιρίου της Παιδαγωγικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Μακεδονίας

Abstract

In this thesis, research and design methods were used and examined to reach the most suitable energy upgrade for the building of the Faculty of Education, of the University of Western Macedonia, at Florina. In the 1st chapter the term “Geothermal Energy” is presented and the ways we can utilize it, as well as a brief retrospective. In chapter 2, a description of heat pumps and the way in which they work is explained, with a strong emphasis on ground source heat pumps. In chapter 3 the building design is presented with calculations of the heat transfer coefficient of the building structure and structural mechanics. After the most suitable insulation is proposed, chapter 4 analyzes the energy efficiency and sizing of the heat pumps. A building energy analysis is also performed and the energy consumption and replacement of the existing lighting with LED energy efficient lighting. In the 5th chapter of the thesis, a calculation of the geothermal heat exchanger and lastly in chapter 6 a financial analysis is presented with a focus on life cycle cost analysis and concluding at chapter 7 with the final findings.