Handbook of Energy Engineering (4th Edition) - Hardcover

Thumann, Albert; Mehta, D. Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138586225 ISBN 13: 9780138586225

Publisher: Fairmont Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Handbook of Energy Engineering is used extensively as a reference text in colleges and universities and to help prepare individuals for the Certified Energy Manager's examination.
Assuming no prior knowledge, the text proceeds from the basics and theory of energy utilization to specific state-of-the-art applications. An in-depth chapter on electrical system optimization provides a thorough examination of lighting systems, covering new lamps, ballasts, and controls. The fourth edition adds an important new chapter covering use of innovative third party financing mechanisms such as performance contracting to implement energy cost reduction measures, including guidelines for protecting your interests and assuring you get the results you expect.

About this title

About the Author

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

From the Back Cover

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.For all energy engineers, managers and planners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairmont Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138586225
• ISBN 13: 9780138586225
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 478