KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
IMAM ABDULRAHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
 
BSTC-332
Environmental Engineering (1):
Energy Systems
Energy Audit: Mohammed Al Fateh School
Course Instructors:

Dr. Faris Al Mazid

Dr. Fahad Al Yami

Done By:

Naif Al Qahtani – Faisal Al Ghamdi – Abdulaziz Al Habi – Abulaziz Al Dossari

SUMMARY

The present energy audit is on a school located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This Audit focuses on identifying the issues and recommended
solutions. After collecting all the information about the building such as occupancy activity, building envelope, annual electric bills, and plans of
the building along. After that, a detailed walkthrough has been conducted to identify the issues and lacking elements of the building. Next a
proper solution has been given and tested in Design builder software in order to lower the energy consumption of the building. The results
indicate that changing the AC units in classrooms from window units to split unit and incorporating aluminum overhang shading can reduce the
energy consumption by 9% or 24,000 SAR annually.
CONTENT

Excusive Summary
Building Description
Utility Summary
Areas of High Consumption
Energy Conservation Measures
Operation & Maintenance Measures
Conclusion
SUMMARY
Introduction:

In this energy audit we are going to conduct a study and review of energy flows in a building for the purpose of energy conservation. It may
involve a process or device that reduces the amount of energy input while maintaining the system's performance.

Goals:

• Conduct a simple Walk-Through audit or observation of the building's energy use of electricity.

• Review and analyze previous energy consumption to provide a baseline on which savings can be made in the audited house,
measurements were taken.

• Determine what can be done to minimize energy usage in the buildings and, if funding is appropriate, what options are available for
system improvements.

• Identify and review steps that could enhance the buildings environmental efficiency and make recommendations.
BUILDING DESCRIPTION
Table 1. 1 Shows the General information of the building.
Building General Information
Name Mohammed Al Fateh School
Location Uhud, Dammam, Eastern Province
• The building is elementary school located Type Elementary School
Area 1710 m2
Building Establishment 2001
in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is under the Occupancy 250
Time of Operation Morning to Afternoon
supervision of ministry of education and Average Classroom 40 m2
No. Students in Classroom 20
follows the west Dammam district.

Table 1. 2 Shows the operation schedule of the school.

Day Opens Closes
Sun 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Mon 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Tue 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Wed 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Thu 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Fri Closed Closed
Sat Closed Closed
BUILDING
DESCRIPTION
• The building’s entrance and orientation are
facing north/west as well as the long sides
of the building. The short sides of the
building are facing the west and east.

Figure 1. 3 Ground floor plan.

Figure 1. 4 First floor plan.

BUILDING
DESCRIPTION
Table 2. 1 The table shows elemen
Check Element Description
• Overview: Occupancy & Control sensors are not available for any type of system (HVAC,
× Vacancy Sensors Lighting, etc..)
• This section shows a brief overview of the √ Daylighting Daylighting is present in the outdoor sport hall.

building different elements and their ×

Reducing
Lighting
Some the lighting types are not efficient.

description. ×
Programmable The School worker are responsible for switching on/off the
Control Systems Lighting and AC

All different types of windows are single clear glazing, and some
√ Windows
are tempered
Shading is not available in any shape or form (exterior or
× Shading
interior)
BUILDING
DESCRIPTION
• Building Condition:

• After discussing with the school owner Mr.

Saad Al Ghamdi he stated that the school Figure 2. 1 The outdoor playground has exposed elements that allow heat and dirt to enter.

doesn’t have any type of wall insulation.

Figure 2. 3 Some walls have minor cracks.

BUILDING
DESCRIPTION
• Building Condition:

• After discussing with the school owner Mr.

Saad Al Ghamdi he stated that the school Figure 2. 1 The outdoor playground has exposed elements that allow heat and dirt to enter.

doesn’t have any type of wall insulation.

Figure 2. 3 Some walls have minor cracks.

 Table 3. 1 Shows the energy consumption in 2018 & 2019:

UTILITY SUMMARY Month

Energy consumption in 2018
(KWH)
Energy consumption in
2019 (KWH)
Difference in
(KWH)

January 24100 31200 -7100

February 21900 26000 -4100

March 30500 42100 -11600

• Energy Use Index:
April 45000 52500 -7500
• The Table 3.1 schedule and graphs show May 89500 75500 14000

the energy consumption data in the years June 60500 46500 14000

2018 & 2019. July 42700 18900 23800

August 42000 46100 -4100

September 64900 67100 -2200

October 105600 121800 -16200

November 119100 97900 21200

December 64500 59400 5100

Total 710300 685000 25300

UTILITY SUMMARY
• The calculation of energy consumption
from the bill is as follows:
• 1. Take the current reading and subtract it
from the previous one.
• 2. Multiply the previous result by 600.
• 3. The result will be in KWH, and you'll
need to multiply it by 0.18 SAR to get the
cost.
Energy use index (EUI):
EUI =
(Annual electricity consumption)/(Gross Area)
EUI = 710300/1710 = 415.380 KWH/m2
Load factor (LF):
LF =
(Monthly electric use (KWH) )/(Demand (KW)) x
Number of hours in the billing period
LF = (710300 )/((119100 x 8) ) = 0.74
UTILITY SUMMARY

• Seasonal and Base Load:

• The figure shows that the school is affected

by the school year and the highest
consumption is in October and November.

Figure 3. 1 Showing seasonal and base load.

AREAS OF HIGH ENERGY
CONSUMPTION

• Mechanical:

• A split system HVAC system, also known

as a central heating and air-conditioning
system, is a type of heating and air-
conditioning system. It can also provide
year-round protection from allergens and
Figure 4. 1 Shows the Split system information.
contaminants. The model used is old and
has a 3-star rating.
 Table 4. 1 Shows problems and solutions for AC units.
AREAS OF HIGH ENERGY
CONSUMPTION Space Problem Solution

Corridor No AC units. AC Central Unit

• Mechanical:

• Window air conditioner is sometimes referred to

Window Unit:
as room air conditioner as well. It is the simplest
- Noise
form of an air conditioning system and is - High Energy Installing Split
Classroom
mounted on windows or walls. It is a single unit Consumption systems
- Not enough Cooling
that is assembled in a casing where all the
- Bad distribution of Air
components are located. This refrigeration unit
has a double shaft fan motor with fans mounted
on both sides of the motor. One at the evaporator
side and the other at the condenser side.
 AREAS OF HIGH
ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Comparison between Split AC &. Window AC

60
50 2,880SAR
50 4,460
40 35 Cost Saving:
2,880
30 1,580SAR
20
14 15.2
9.8 4,460SAR
10
4
0
Max Ton Annual Consumption/SAR EER Noise dB
Split AC Window AC Split AC Window AC
Figure 4. 2 Comparison between window and split unit. Figure 4. 3 Comparison in cost.
CONCLUSION

 We found several issues with it at the end of our audit most of them are due to the building age.

 There were also some serious flaws in the building's energy consumption. We proposed solutions that would
reduce energy consumption and help the owners save money.

 The main issue was HVAC systems, lack of insulation, and single glazing windows with no shading.
Furthermore, because this building was constructed 20 years ago, there were numerous cracks and leaks that
allowed for air leakage in general. To summarize, there were no major issues, but rather minor ones that could be
resolved quickly and inexpensively.

 And, if the feedback resulted in making the necessary changes, the building will reduce a decent amount of
energy consumption by 9% and save a good amount in annual running cost of 24,000 SAR.
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