Handbook of Energy Engineering - Hardcover

Thumann, Albert; Mehta, D. Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130340618 ISBN 13: 9780130340610

Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, 2001

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to energy engineering in the design of electrical, HVAC, utility, process and building systems, both new and retrofit.-- Detailed coverage of electrical system optimization, and state-of-the-art lighting systems including new lamps, ballasts and controls.-- Covers thermal storage, cogeneration, HVAC system optimization, and computer technologies.-- Discusses the coming impact of retail competition in the power marketplace.Now in its fourth edition, this is the industry's most well-respected guide to applied energy engineering and management.This book's easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach starts with the basics and progresses to the state-of-the-art. It presents methods for energy analysis for any system, including specific problems with worked-out solutions; guidelines for using new financing mechanisms, such as performance contracting; and coverage of organizational, management and cost considerations. Handbook of Energy Engineering has established itself as a widely-used reference and preparatory text for the Certified Energy Manager's Examination.

About this title

Synopsis

This book provides guidance in the application of energy engineering and management to the design of electrical, HVAC, utility, process, and building systems. Detailed presentations cover electrical system optimization, lighting and light control, thermal storage, co-generation, HVAC system optimization, computer technologies, and financing. Tables

About the Author

Albert Thumann, P.E., CEM, is currently Executive Director of the Association of Energy Engineers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130340618
• ISBN 13: 9780130340610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 488