Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance (P/L CUSTOM SCORING SURVEY) - Hardcover

Jayamaha, Lal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071482822 ISBN 13: 9780071482820

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2007

Synopsis

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Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption

Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.

From energy management and auditing, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and pumping systems...to lighting, electrical systems, automation, and building envelope, this expert resource takes readers step by step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency...identifying promising new solutions...evaluating their feasibility...and estimating actual savings. Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables building professionals to:

Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system

Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building

Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions

Utilize hands-on methods for evaluating feasibility and estimating savings

Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide

· Energy Management and Energy Auditing · Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems · Boilers and Heating Systems · Pumping Systems · Cooling Towers · Air Handling and Distribution Systems · Lighting Systems · Building Electrical Systems · Building Automation Systems · Building Envelope

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption in Commercial Structures

Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.

This expert resource takes you step-by-step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency... identifying promising new solutions... evaluating their feasibility... and estimating actual savings.

Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables you to:

• Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system
• Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building
• Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions
• Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide:
* Energy Management and Energy Auditing * Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems * Boilers and Heating Systems * Pumping Systems * Cooling Towers * Air Handling and Distribution Systems * Lighting Systems * Building Electrical Systems * Building Automation Systems * Building Envelope

Synopsis:

"Energy-Efficient Building Systems" is a complete resource for understanding, operating, and maintaining essential building systems such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, and lighting. Packed with successful, real-world examples and 100-plus illustrations, this is the most practical manual available for reducing energy consumption and complying with green building guidelines in commercial buildings.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071482822
• ISBN 13: 9780071482820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288