SMART ENERGY SYSYEMS AND GRIDS
| Title | ΕΥΦΥΗ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΑ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΚΤΥΑ / SMART ENERGY SYSYEMS AND GRIDS |
| Code | 348 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Effrosyni Giama |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000357 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 41
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600287953
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600287953
- At the Website of the School: https://meng.auth.gr
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
No general prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
1) Understanding the importance of Automation according to KENAK legislation. Defining the contribution of technologies to energy savings and resilience of the energy systems in buildings.
2) Study of Building Management Systems (BMS): Definitions, components, and general architecture.
3) Study of Building Automation Systems (BMS): Definitions, components, and general architecture. Understanding of operation and differences from BMS.
4) Use of Sensors and other advanced control techniques (introduction to the concepts of neural networks with applications in buildings).
5) Use of tools and certifications for smart readiness and carbon neutrality of buildings.
6) Study of the necessary changes to transform conventional distribution networks to smart grids (Smart Grids).
7) Calculation of energy, environmental, and economic benefits in real-scale applications
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Understanding the importance of Automation according to KENAK legislation. Defining the contribution of technologies to energy savings and resilience of the energy systems in buildings.Study of Building Management Systems (BMS): Definitions, components, and general architecture. Study of Building Automation Systems (BMS): Definitions, components, and general architecture. Understanding of operation and differences from BMS. Use of Sensors and other advanced control techniques (introduction to the concepts of neural networks with applications in buildings). Use of tools and certifications for smart readiness and carbon neutrality of buildings. Study of the necessary changes to transform conventional distribution networks to smart grids (Smart Grids). Calculation of energy, environmental, and economic benefits in real-scale applications
Keywords
automation, smart building, smart grid, BMS, smart readiness indicator SRI
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Coursework and written exams as announced in class and on the e-learning page of the course.
The coursework is compulsory and accounts for 20% of the mark.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
R. Bakker, (2020). Smart Buildings. Technology and the Design of the Built Environment
ImprintRIBA Publishing, DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780429348051, ISBN9780429348051
Βασικές Αρχές Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 133035567
Έκδοση: 1/2024
Συγγραφείς: Αλέξης Γιώργος, Νάζος Αντώνιος
ISBN: 9789606180910
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ ΑΕ
Electrical Energy Storage for Buildings in Smart Grids
Author(s): Benoît Robyns, Arnaud Davigny, Hervé Barry, Sabine Kazmierczak, Christophe Saudemont, Dhaker Abbes, Bruno François
First published:8 July 2019
Print ISBN:9781848216129 |Online ISBN:9781119058694 |DOI:10.1002/9781119058694
Additional bibliography for study
R. Bakker, (2020). Smart Buildings. Technology and the Design of the Built Environment
ImprintRIBA Publishing, DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780429348051, ISBN9780429348051
Γ. Σαρρής, (2005). EIB/ΚΝΧ: Η Νέα τεχνική ηλεκτρικών εγκαταστάσεων κτιρίων στην πράξη με το ets Professional, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, ISBN: 960-418-081-9.
Last Update
21-10-2025
