Technology - General & Miscellaneous, Energy & Power Resources, Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Technology - General & Miscellaneous, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Energy & Power Resources, Ecology & Environmental Sciences
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Overview
Newly revised and edited, this comprehensive handbook is the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, used by thousands of professionals throughout the industry. The sixth edition includes new chapters on ground-source heat pumps, sustainability, and high performance green buildings, plus an in-depth revision of sections on control systems. In this book, you will find detailed coverage of every component of effective energy management, including energy auditing, economic analysis, boilers, steam systems, cogeneration, waste-heat recovery, building envelope, HVAC systems, electric energy management, control systems, lighting, energy systems maintenance, industrial insulation, alternative energy, indoor air quality, utility rates, thermal energy storage, codes standards, natural gas purchasing, energy security, utility deregulation, financing, commissioning, as well as measurement and verification of energy savings. Detailed illustrations, tables, graphs, and many other helpful working aids are provided throughout.Editorials
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Revised edition of a reference for those responsible for managing energy costs. Turner (industrial engineering and management, Oklahoma State U.) discusses topics including boilers, steam, and condensate systems; cogeneration; waste heat recovery; building envelope; lighting; energy systems maintenance; industrial insulation; alternative energy; utility rates; thermal energy storage; codes, standards and legislation; control systems; energy security; and economic analysis. New chapters cover all aspects of utility deregulation and financing energy projects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
October 29, 1996
Publisher
Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Pages
400
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780137280988