Handbook of energy engineering

"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.

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.

Year

1991

Language

English

Publisher

Fairmont Press

Editions

5

Pages

479

ISBN

9780881733471

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