Guidelines for data collection on energy performance of higher-education buildings in Egypt: a case study

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Safwat, H., Abdel-Rehim, A., El-Mahallawi, I., Hussein, A., Amer, A., Elshamy, A. and Elshazly, E. (2024). Guidelines for data collection on energy performance of higher-education buildings in Egypt: a case study. HBRC Journal. 20 (1), pp. 615-642. https://doi.org/10.1080/16874048.2024.2345553
AuthorsSafwat, H., Abdel-Rehim, A., El-Mahallawi, I., Hussein, A., Amer, A., Elshamy, A. and Elshazly, E.
Abstract

Reliable energy analysis of buildings relies heavily on high-quality data leading to proper indicators. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of data quality in analyzing energy usage in residential and non-residential buildings in order to transform declarations to actions, optimise energy efficiency policies and monitor progress and failures in countries. Collected data must adhere to national and international standards for energy performance in buildings. This study aims to provide practical guidelines for effectively collecting and preparing data suitable for evaluating energy performance in Egyptian higher-education (HE) buildings. The guidelines are developed based on a comprehensive case study, considering data availability in typical educational facilities. Architectural and civil engineering drawings, construction specifications, and occupancy details are accessible. However, actual monthly electrical and natural gas consumption data for individual buildings are lacking. To address this, the study proposes the creation of detailed datasheets for each building, encompassing all energy sources and their electrical and power specifications, such as equipment, machinery, and HVAC systems. These datasheets were utilized to calculate energy consumption and energy usage indicators (EUI). The findings demonstrate that the datasheets enable adequate assessment of energy usage in various spaces within educational buildings, including staff rooms, lecture halls, and laboratories. This facilitates the identification of areas in need of targeted energy efficiency improvements. Notably, the study reveals that electricity consumption in the Faculty of Engineering building is significantly influenced by PCs, laboratories, lighting, and air conditioning.

Year2024
JournalHBRC Journal
Journal citation20 (1), pp. 615-642
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1687-4048
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/16874048.2024.2345553
Web address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16874048.2024.2345553
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Online27 Apr 2024
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Accepted15 Apr 2024
Deposited22 Aug 2024
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