Guide to Energy Management, 6th Edition

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

Appendix A : Study Questions and Problems
Index

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