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This edition of a bestseller is one of the leading educational resources for energy manager or energy professional as well as new people enter the field of energy management and energy engineering. It is the most widely used college and university textbook, as well as one of the most widely used books for professional development training. New topics include energy auditing, energy bills, life cycle costing, electrical distribution systems, boilers, steam distribution systems, control systems and computers, energy systems maintenance, insulation, compressed air, renewable energy sources and water management, distributed generation, and creating green buildings.
Table of Contents
- Preface to the 8th Edition
- Chapter 1—Introduction to Energy Management
- Energy Management
- The Need For Energy Management
- Energy Basics for Energy Managers
- Designing an Energy Management Program
- Starting an Energy Management Program
- Management of The Program
- Energy Accounting
- Energy Monitoring, Targeting and Reporting
- Chapter 2—The Energy Audit Process: An Overview
- Introduction
- Phase One—Preparing for An Energy Audit
- Phase Two—The Facility Inspection
- Implementing The Audit Recommendations
- Chapter 3—Understanding Energy Bills
- Introduction
- Electric Rate Structures
- Natural Gas
- Fuel Oil and Coal
- Steam and Chilled Water
- Water and Wastewater
- Monthly Energy Bill Analysis
- Actions to Reduce Electric Utility Costs
- Utility Incentives and Rebates
- Electric Utility Competition and Deregulation
- Chapter 4—Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing
- Introduction
- Costs
- Economic Analysis Using The Time Value of Money: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Discounted Cash Flows: Basics and Single Sum Analyses
- Discounted Cash Flows: Uniform Series
- Cost Effectiveness Measures Using Discounted Cash Flows
- Lcc Decision Making Among Multiple Alternatives
- Taxes and Depreciation
- Inflation
- Energy Financing Options
- Life Cycle Costing Software
- Appendix 4-A: Compound Interest Factors
- Chapter 5—Electrical Distribution Systems
- Introduction
- Basic Electrical Systems in Our Buildings and Facilities
- Some Basic Electrical System Definitions
- Voltages in AC Power Systems
- Phases and Frequencies in AC Power Systems
- Single Phase AC Electrical Systems
- Three-Phase AC Electrical Systems
- Three-Phase Grounded Wye System
- Basic Relationships of Voltage Current and Resistance
- Electrical Power for Dc and Pure Resistive AC Loads
- Ohm’s Law for Power for DC and Pure Resistive AC Loads
- Power in General AC Circuits and Systems
- Power in Single Phase AC Systems
- Power in Three-Phase AC Systems
- Reactive Power and Power Factor in AC Systems
- Power Factor Correction Capacitors
- The Facility Monthly Electric Load Factor
- The Smart Grid
- Chapter 6—Lighting
- Introduction
- Components of The Lighting System
- Determining Lighting Needs
- Maintaining The Lighting System
- The Lighting Survey
- Regulatory/Safety Issues
- Identifying Potential Emos
- Lighting Checklist
- New Technologies and Approaches
- Chapter 7—Electric Motors and Drives
- Introduction
- Electric Motors
- AC Induction Motors
- Savings From Installing More Efficient Motors
- Rewinding Electric Motors
- Motor Drives To Reduce Motor Speeds
- Using Variable Frequency Drives (Vfds)
- Centrifugal Fan and Pump Laws
- Using Motormaster+ for Motor Systems Management
- Chapter 8—Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
- Introduction
- Hvac Systems
- Thermal and Environmental Conditions for HVAC Systems
- Power, Energy and Air-Conditioning
- Hvac System Performance Measures
- Comparing the Three HVAC Performance Measures
- Single-Duct, Terminal Reheat HVAC System Operation
- Other Hvac System Types
- Production of Hot and Cold Fluids for Hvac Systems
- Heating, Cooling, and Ventilating Loads
- Improving The Operation of the Hvac System
- Heat Pipes
- Thermal Storage
- New Advanced Control Technology for Roof Top HVAC Units
- Chapter 9—Understanding and Managing Boilers
- Introduction
- Boiler Components
- Boiler Controls and Gauges
- Boiler Fuels
- The Heat Balance For Boilers
- Boiler Efficiency Improvements
- Chapter 10—Steam Distribution Systems
- Introduction
- Steam Distribution System Components
- Tracer Lines
- Waste Heat Recovery
- Improving The Hot Water Distribution System
- Cogeneration
- Chapter 11—Control Systems and Computers
- Introduction
- Why Controls Are Needed
- Types of Controls
- Computer Utilization
- Blast 3.0
- Doe-2.1D
- Chapter 12—Energy Systems Maintenance
- Introduction
- Overview of A Continuous Improvement Maintenance Program
- Planning
- Monitoring Progress
- Analysis
- Action
- Chapter 13—Insulation
- Introduction
- Insulation Type
- Economic Thicknesses
- Chapter 14—Compressed Air Systems, and Process Energy Management
- Introduction
- Compressed Air
- Compressed Air Systems
- Steps For Process Improvement
- Examples of Process Energy Improvements
- Twenty-Five Common Energy Management Opportunities
- Chapter 15—Renewable Energy Sources and Water Management
- Introduction
- Renewable Energy Technology
- Solar Energy
- Solar-Photovoltaics
- Incorporating Solar Features Into Building Design—An Example
- Wind Energy
- Biomass and Refuse-Derived Fuel
- Water Management
- Chapter 16—Distributed Generation
- Introduction
- The Economics of Distributed Generation
- The Technologies
- Analyzing Your Own Facility for Possible DG Application
- A Case Study
- Case Study Summary
- Chapter 17—Web-Based Building Automation Controls and Energy Information Systems
- Introduction
- Building Automation Systems
- Energy Information Systems
- Chapter 18—Creating Green Buildings
- Introduction
- Land Development Practices
- The Concept of Green Buildings
- Comparative Building Energy Performance
- Energy Star Buildings
- Green Construction Materials and Methods
- Rating Systems For Green Buildings
- The Leed-Nc Rating System
- Measurement and Verification For Leed Projects
- Green Construction in Schools
- Chapter 19—Green House Gas Emissions Management
- Introduction
- Part I—Greenhouse Gases, Climate Change, and Energy
- Part II—Measuring and Reporting GHGs
- Part III—GHG Reduction Fundamentals
- Chapter 20—Commissioning for New and Existing Buildings
- Introduction
- Types of Commissioning
- Why Do We Need Existing Buildings Commissioning?
- What Does Existing Building Commissioning Cost?
- Commissioning of Existing Buildings (RCX)
- Getting Started on An Existing Building RCX Project
- An Example Rcx Commissioning Project
- DDC Graphics or Configuration
- Recommendations
- Scheduling
- Lower Lobby
- FCU and VVU Replacements
- Example Functional Performance Test
- Commissioning Certifications
- Chapter 21—Human Behavior and Facility Energy Management
- Introduction: Why Behavior Change is Important for Energy Management
- Defining Behavior Change, Actors, and Actions to Save Energy
- Energy Management is Not Perfect: Biases, Barriers, and Criticisms
- Introduction to Behavior Change Program Design
- Measurement and Evaluation of Energy Behavior Programs
- Appendix One—Study Questions and Problems
- Index
Authors:
Barney L. Capehart, Ph.D., CEM, Wayne C. Turner, Ph.D., PE, CEM and William J. Kennedy, Ph.D., PE
e-ISBN: 9788770223294