3 research outputs found
Energy Profile and Building Energy Index (BEI) for Malaysian Public University: A Case Study of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
No full textEnergy consumption is steadily increasing in emerging nations like Malaysia, driven by economic growth and the expansion of both commercial and residential sectors. The government has implemented various measures to ensure optimal and efficient building energy use. One such measure is the MS1525 standard, which evaluates a building’s energy efficiency as a benchmark for compliance with existing regulations. This study examines the Building Energy Index (BEI) of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) at the Parit Raja, Batu Pahat campus to determine whether the buildings meet standard BEI requirements. The study\u27s objectives were achieved by collecting data on monthly energy consumption and selected buildings\u27 gross floor area, and then calculating the BEI to ensure accurate results. A preliminary audit involved a quick assessment of building and utility operations, site observations, and facility tours. Additionally, general audits provided more detailed insights into building operations, helping to identify the primary sources of energy consumption. According to the findings, the BEI for UTHM buildings ranges from 57 to 65 kWh/m²/year—significantly lower than the recommended BEI benchmark of 200 kWh/m²/year, as specified by Malaysian Standards and the guidelines for Malaysian green government buildings. However, fluctuations in the university\u27s energy consumption, influenced by factors such as semester breaks and the presence of multipurpose buildings, suggest the need for an adjusted method of BEI computation. A refined approach would provide more accurate BEI benchmarks tailored to public universities
Energy Profile and Building Energy Index (BEI) for Malaysian Public University: A Case Study of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
No full textEnergy consumption is steadily increasing in emerging nations like Malaysia, driven by economic growth and the expansion of both commercial and residential sectors. The government has implemented various measures to ensure optimal and efficient building energy use. One such measure is the MS1525 standard, which evaluates a building’s energy efficiency as a benchmark for compliance with existing regulations. This study examines the Building Energy Index (BEI) of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) at the Parit Raja, Batu Pahat campus to determine whether the buildings meet standard BEI requirements. The study\u27s objectives were achieved by collecting data on monthly energy consumption and selected buildings\u27 gross floor area, and then calculating the BEI to ensure accurate results. A preliminary audit involved a quick assessment of building and utility operations, site observations, and facility tours. Additionally, general audits provided more detailed insights into building operations, helping to identify the primary sources of energy consumption. According to the findings, the BEI for UTHM buildings ranges from 57 to 65 kWh/m²/year—significantly lower than the recommended BEI benchmark of 200 kWh/m²/year, as specified by Malaysian Standards and the guidelines for Malaysian green government buildings. However, fluctuations in the university\u27s energy consumption, influenced by factors such as semester breaks and the presence of multipurpose buildings, suggest the need for an adjusted method of BEI computation. A refined approach would provide more accurate BEI benchmarks tailored to public universities
Review of Automation and Energy Monitoring System for Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) in Building Malaysia
No full textBuildings and their components such as ventilation, air conditioning (VAC), and lighting account for most of the energy use in Malaysia. The control system of a building reduces energy usage based on numerous criteria such as luminance or daylight and occupancy by reducing the running duration of the VAC and lamp. As a result, the need for further energy-efficient buildings should be emphasized, given the country\u27s high energy consumption, which puts it at risk of global warming. Energy demand considerably exceeds supply, prompting the installation of increasingly rigorous energy saving measures. Thus, this study conducts a literature analysis on Building Management Systems (BMS) with the goal of integrating building automation systems into new buildings and retrofitting older buildings to make them automation ready. The focus of the building automation market is on increasing user comfort while cutting running expenses. Examining the role of BMSs in improving the energy use of a building\u27s electromechanical systems and emphasizing their superior cost-cutting capabilities in both operations and maintenance would inspire stakeholders and facility owners to embrace automation (residential, commercial, and industrial). The current concept may be incorporated into a single platform for monitoring and controlling multiple pieces of equipment in the future
