Energy Conservation and Management for Houses and Building in Oman-Case study
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: The interest in energy conservation and management comes from the increased demand on energy in the present day. This issue has become necessary to achieve sustainable development of the society. Energy conservation means the change in the pattern of energy consumption and pursued to reduce the increasing growth in energy consumption. The case of rationalization of energy consumption needs clear mechanisms to address the problem of high consumption rates. Also, the attention should be paid to the transition to a sustainable energy sources that can save energy through natural sources rather than fossil fuels. The energy conservation enlightenment should be promoted among segments of society, whether individuals, families, institutions, and companies to ensure continuity for future generations. The goal of reducing energy consumption can be done in several ways, starting from the design of the building that gets use of the natural energy resources. The employment of thermal insulations at the outer wall is another type of energy conservation. Also, the replacement of bulbs with lamps that consume low power is one of methods of reducing energy consumption. In this paper, the focus was on electrical devices usually used in homes in Oman. Also, the number and types of the used lighting devices were measured, the energy consumed, the number of air conditioners, the number of working hours, and the monthly bill were followed up and recorded. We also conducted a questionnaire to measure the extent of people's knowledge of the importance of energy conservation and ways to preserve it. Keywords: Energy, management, conservation, rationalization, electricity consumption.
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Miqdam T Chaichan, Hussein A Kazem
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