Completely revised and edited throughout, this latest edition includes new chapters on creating green buildings and web-based building automation controls along with a comprehensive revision of the chapter on lighting. Written by three of the most respected energy professionals in the industry, this book examines the fundamental objectives of energy management and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. Topics include distributed generation, energy auditing, rate structures, and economic evaluation techniques as well as lighting efficiency improvement, HVAC optimization, combustion and use of industrial wastes, and steam generation and distribution system performance.
Preface of the Sixth Edition
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Energy Management Chapter 2 : The Energy Audit Process : An Overview Chapter 3 : Understanding Energy Bills Chapter 4 : Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing Chapter 5 : Lighting Chapter 6 : Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Chapter 7 : Understanding and Managing Boilers Chapter 8 : Steam Distribution Systems Chapter 9 : Control Systems and Computers Chapter 10 : Energy Systems Maintenance Chapter 11 : Insulation Chapter 12 : Process Energy Management Chapter 13 : Renewable Energy Sources and Water Management Chapter 14 : Distributed Generation Chapter 15 : Web-based Building Automation Controls and Energy Information Systems Chapter 16 : Creating Green Buildings
