Handbook of Energy Engineering
Edition: 5th edition
Publisher: Fairmont Press
Published: January 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 479
ISBN-13: 9780881733471
Subjects: Mechanical; Technology & Industrial Arts; Handbooks, manuals, etc; Power (Mechanics); Power resources; Reference
First sentence: This chapter presents a historical perspective on key codes, standards, and regulations, which have impacted energy policy and are still playing a major role in shaping energy usage.
Description: "Newly updated, this comprehensive reference includes a new chapter on codes, standards, and legislation and also a new chapter on compressed air. This book will guide you step by step in applying the principles of energy engineering and management to the design of electrical, HVAC, utility, process and building systems for both new design and retrofit projects. You will learn how to do an energy analysis of any system.

Detailed presentations cover electrical system optimization, state-of-the-art lighting and light control, thermal storage, cogeneration, HVAC system optimization, HVAC and building controls, computer technologies, and financing energy projects. The text is thoroughly illustrated with tables, graphs, diagrams, and sample problems with worked-out solutions."--BOOK JACKET.