CASE STUDY OF LOAD OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN AN OFFICE BUILDING

The present paper describes the optimization process of managing energy consumption in an office building. Pakistan has been in a state of severe energy crisis since 2006-2007. According to a survey, more than 50% of energy in Pakistan is used in buildings. From amongst the buildings, a major portion is utilized in office buildings. A case study is carried out of an office building in which major energy consumption parameters are identified using a software based on CLTD/CLF (cooling load temperature difference/cooling load factor) method. These parameters are then optimized according to the building requirements. According to calculations done, there is a potential of conserving 33.25% of energy after optimization. It is expected that energy demands in Pakistan will be increased by 8% annually [1]. To meet the large gap between demand and supply of energy it is recommended that buildings should be optimized on a large scale.