E-Business : Energy and Facility Management

Here is your up-to-the minute guide to the very latest technologies and management strategies for slashing energy costs and improving facility operations. Contributions from 98 top experts cover the full spectrum of advanced solutions, including fuel cell developments, energy storage, solar power advances, HVAC system optimization, chiller efficiency improvement, geothermal heat pump technology advances, variable speed drive application opportunities, cooling tower optimization, cogeneration and distributed generation developments, predictive maintenance strategies, indoor air quality protection and much more. Other features include discussion of the impact of the internet in the areas of energy procurement and energy/facilities management, assessment of outsourcing for achieving energy and facility management goals, and guidelines for effective energy analysis, measurement and calculation. A variety of case studies detail successful projects.

Introduction
Contributors
Acknowledgements

Section 1 : Energy Management
Chapter 1 : The Inside-Out Approach for Identifying Industrial Energy and Waste Reduction Opportunities
Chapter 2 : Opportunities for Foundry Energy Conservation Based on Selected Case Studies
Chapter 3 : Utilizing Input Heat Source for Optimal Operation of Chillers
Chapter 4 : Analyzing Energy Use : A Balancing Act
Chapter 5 : Energy Storage for Industrial Processes
Chapter 6 : The Chorus Motor : An Extremely Efficient, Lightweight, and High-Torque Induction Machine with High Harmonic Tolerance for Constant or Variable Speed Applications
Chapter 7 : Cooling Tower : The Overlooked Moneymakers
Chapter 8 : Water Conservation and Cooling Water Treatment
Chapter 9 : Fuel Cells : Technology, Status, and Applications
Chapter 10 : Thermal Energy Storage for Space Cooling; An Underutilized Opportunity in Federal Buildings
Chapter 11 : Focused Infrared : Beyond Simple Reflectors
Chapter 12 : Addressing Energy Management Pitfalls with a Management Standard
Chapter 13 : Converting an Island to Solar Power : A Case Study in the Pacific
Chapter 14 : Energy Savings from the Installation of Variable Frequency Drives
Chapter 15 : Optimizing the Operation of HVAC Systems Through Trending
Chapter 16 : Energy Myths and Magic II : Another Examination of Conservation Measures and Calculations
Chapter 17 : Metrics for New Markets : Measuring Global ESCO Effectiveness
Chapter 18 : Energy Management Process
Chapter 19 : Transmission Facilities Management and Data Integration Using Automated Mapping/Facilities Management and Geographic Information Systems
Chapter 20 : Water and Energy Challenges for the Caribbean Tourism Industry in the New Millennium
Chapter 21 : Re-Commissioning : An Energy Management Tool
Chapter 22 : Steam System Improvement in a Food Processing Plant : A Case Study
Chapter 23 : USPS Shared Energy Savings Project in Northern Illinois
Chapter 24 : Energy Management Control Systems — Tools for Energy Savings and Environmental Protection

Section 2 : Geoexchange
Chapter 25 : Canada : Getting in the Loop
Chapter 26 : Geoexchange Activities in Europe
Chapter 27 : Real-World Trial of Shallow Heat Exchanger Technology
Chapter 28 : Cost Containment Design for Commercial Geothermal Heat Pumps
Chapter 29 : Development of Geothermal Heat Pump Guide Specifications for Federal Facilities
Chapter 30 : Geoexchange in Maryland Public Schools
Chapter 31 : From Chauffage to Cozy, A Utility's Geoexchange Financing Journey

Section 3 : Energy Service & Power Marketing Center
Chapter 32 : Outsourcing of Industrial Compressed Air Systems
Chapter 33 : Outsourcing the Building Environment
Chapter 34 : Enhancing Energy Assessments Through Partnerships
Chapter 35 : Measuring Utility Performance Through an Intranet-Based Utility Monitoring System
Chapter 36 : The Importance of Properly Setting the Baseline for Performance Contracts
Chapter 37 : Design & Implementation of an Advanced Energy Control System for Retail & Other Pricing Methods
Chapter 38 : Using a Users' Group to Save Electric Dollars
Chapter 39 : State Government Aggregation & Procurement of Electricity in New Jersey
Chapter 40 : Electric Interval Data on the Web : The Value Pyramid from AMR to Risk Management

Section 4 : Combined Heat and Power
Chapter 41 : Case Studies of Interconnection Barriers and Their Impact on Distributed Power Projects
Chapter 42 : Effectiveness of Cogeneration and Policies Depends on Integration to the Building Automation Infrastructure
Chapter 43 : Getting Distributed Generation on the Ground : Air Quality & Siting Challenges
Chapter 44 : Advanced Distributed Generation at US DOD Facilities
Chapter 45 : Direct FuelCell Power Plant Projects and Operational Characteristics
Chapter 46 : Micro-Pilot Gas Engine Development
Chapter 47 : Increasing Gas Engine Efficiency
Chapter 48 : Role of District Energy in Future Energy Systems
Chapter 49 : Integrating CHP into an Existing University District Energy System
Chapter 50 : Analysis of Central Versus Decentral Heating Systems in DOD

Section 5 : Environmental Technology and OSHA Compliance
Chapter 51 : New Valve Tightness/Gas Technology to Help Avoid Catastrophes
Chapter 52 : Automotive Paint Shop/Process Oven : Near Misses I Have Known Ron Leon
Chapter 53 : The Benefits of Combined Water and Energy Services Projects
Chapter 54 : Applying Market Mechanisms to the Water and Wastewater Industries
Chapter 55 : Benchmarking, Tracking and Evaluation of Energy Cost and Emission Savings

Section 6 : Plant and Facilities Management
Chapter 56 : Facility Systems Integration at Yale University
Chapter 57 : Machine Vibration Diagnosis and Predictive Maintenance Center at Asndk, Egypt
Chapter 58 : Indoor Air Quality and Energy Consumption Considerations
Chapter 59 : Are You Prepared? Businesses Must Be Prepared for a Visit from an OSHA Inspector
Chapter 60 : Quantifying PQ and Reliability Market Opportunities from the Customer's Perspective
Chapter 61 : Fast and Affordable Medium Voltage Transfer Switch Case Study
Chapter 62 : Public Education and Outreach in Power Quality : The Missing Links to Marketplace Growth
Chapter 63 : Energy Efficiency Programs in Five Countries : What's Right and What's Not
Chapter 64 : Magnetic Fields 101 for Facility Managers
Chapter 65 : Beyond Energy Star for Buildings, A Partnership for Manufacturers
Chapter 66 : Lessons Learned in Savings

Section 7 : E-Commerce and Internet Opportunities
Chapter 67 : Impact of E-Commerce on Energy Procurement and Management
Chapter 68 : Collaborative Change Management in Facilities : Compete Effectively in the Changing Power and Energy Industry
Chapter 69 : Beyond the Meter : Successful Partnerships with Non-Energy Providers