Handbook of Energy Engineering, Sixth Edition - Hardcover

Thumann, Albert; Mehta, D. Paul

9781420087680: Handbook of Energy Engineering, Sixth Edition

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1420087681 ISBN 13: 9781420087680

Publisher: Fairmont Press, 2008

Covering the latest codes and standards and the Energy Independence and Security Act, this edition includes information on software packages from the Best Practices Program of the U.S. Department of Energy; and emerging technologies such as oxy-fuel combustion, high efficiency burners, enhanced heat exchangers, and ceramic membranes for heat recovery. This reference 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. Topics covered include how to do an energy analysis of any system; electrical system optimization; state-of-the-art lighting and lighting controls; thermal storage; cogeneration; HVAC and building system optimization; compressed air systems; third party financing and much more. The text is thoroughly illustrated with tables, graphs, diagrams and sample problems.

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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.

About the Author:

Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M., is the Executive Director and Founder of the Association of Energy Engineers in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

D. Paul Mehta is professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, USA.

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