Plant engineers and managers guide to energy conservation /
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| Author / Creator: | Thumann, Albert. |
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| Edition: | 8th ed. |
| Imprint: | Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press, ©2002. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 443 pages) : illustrations |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11115090 |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1. The Role of the Plant Engineer in Energy Management
- Survey Of What Industry Is Doing
- Results of Industrial Energy Utilization Programs
- Organization For Energy Utilization
- What Is An Industrial Energy Audit?
- The Energy Utilization Program
- Energy Accounting
- The Language Of The Energy Manager
- Chapter 2. Energy Economic Decision Making
- Life Cycle Costing
- Using The Payback Period Method
- Using Life Cycle Costing
- The Time Value Of Money
- Investment Decision-Making
- The Job Simulation Experience
- Making Decisions For Alternate Investments
- Depreciation
- Tax Reform Act
- Computer Analysis
- Chapter 3. The Facility Survey
- Comparing Catalogue Data With Actual Performance
- Infrared Equipment
- Measuring Electrical System Performance
- Temperature Measurements
- Measuring Combustion System
- Measuring Heating
- Ventilation And Air-Conditioning (HVAC) System Performance
- Chapter 4. Electrical System Optimization
- Applying Proven Techniques To Reduce The Electrical Bill
- Why The Plant Manager Should Understand The Electric Rate Structure
- Electrical Rate Tariff
- Power Basics--The Key To Electrical Energy Reduction
- Relationships Between Power
- Voltage
- And Current
- What Are The Advantages Of Power Factor Correction?
- Efficient Motors
- Synchronous Motors And Power Factor Correction
- What Method Should Be Used To Improve The Plant Power Factor?
- What Is Load Management?
- What Have Been Some Of The Results Of Load Management?
- Application Of Automatic Load Shedding
- How Does Load Demand Control Work?
- The Confusion Over Energy Management Systems
- Lighting Basics--The Key To Reducing Lighting Wastes
- Lighting Illumination Requirements
- The Efficient Use of Lamps
- Control Equipment
- Solid State Ballasts
- Chapter 5. Utility and Process System Optimization
- Basis Of Thermodynamics
- The Carnot Cycle
- Use Of The Specific Heat Concept
- Practical Applications For Energy Conservation
- Furnace Efficiency
- Steam Tracing
- Heat Recovery
- The Mollier Diagram
- Steam Generation Using Waste Heat Recovery
- Pumps And Piping Systems
- Distillation Columns
- Incorporation Of Energy Utilization In Procurement Specifications
- Chapter 6. Heat Transfer
- The Importance Of Understanding The Principles Of Heat Transfer
- Three Ways Heat Is Transferred
- How To Estimate The Heat Loss Of A Vessel Or Tank
- How To Estimate The Heat Loss Of Piping And Flat Surfaces
- Chapter 7. Reducing Building Energy Losses
- Energy Losses Due To Heat Loss And Heat Gain
- Conductivity Through Building Materials
- The Effect Of Sunlight
- Window Treatments
- Building Design Considerations
- Chapter 8. Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System Optimization
- Efficient Use Of Heating And Cooling Equipment Saves Dollars
- Applying The Heat Pump To Save Energy
- Efficient Applications Of Refrigeration Equipment
- Basics Of Air Conditioning System Design For Energy Conservation
- Applying Variable Air Volume Systems
- Applying The Economizer Cycle
- Applying Heat Recovery
- Cool Storage System Performance
- Thermal Storage Control Systems
- The Ventilation Audit
- Energy Analysis Utilizing Simulation Programs
- Test And Balance Considerations
- Chapter 9. Cogeneration: Theory and Practice
- Definition of "Cogeneration,"
- Components of a Cogeneration System
- An Overview of Cogeneration Theory
- Application of the Cogeneration Constant
- Applicable Systems
- Basic Thermodynamic Cycles
- Detailed Feasibility Evaluation
- Chapter 10. Establishing a Maintenance Program for Plant Efficiency and Energy Savings
- Good Maintenance Saves $
- What Is The Effectiveness Of Most Maintenance Programs?
- How To Turn Around The Maintenance Program
- Stop Leaks And Save
- Properly Operating Steam Traps Save Energy
- Excess Air Considerations
- Dirt And Lamp Lumen Depreciation Can Reduce Lighting Levels By 50%
- Summary
- Chapter 11. Managing an Effective Energy Conservation Program
- Organizing For Energy Conservation
- Top Management Commitment
- What To Consider When Establishing Energy Conservation Objectives
- Using The Critical Path Schedule Of Energy Conservation Activities
- Electrical Scheduling Of Plant Activities
- An Effective Maintenance Program
- Continuous Conservation Monitoring
- Are Outside Consultants And Contractors Encouraged To Save Energy By Design?
- Encouraging The Creative Process
- Energy Emergency And Contingency Planning
- Chapter 12. Industrial Power Monitoring and Control
- Evolution of Power Monitoring and Control Systems
- First Generation PC Based Systems
- Second Generation Systems
- Commercial Technology Today
- Systems Architecture
- Survey of PMandC Systems
- Vendor Selection
- Chapter 13. Reliable and Economic Natural Gas Distributed Generation Technologies
- Elements of DG
- Technologies
- Market Potential
- Chapter 14. Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
- Financing Alternatives
- General Obligation Bond
- Municipal Lease
- Commercial Loan
- Taxable Lease
- Chapter 15. Steam System Optimization: A Case Study
- Savings Opportunities
- Chapter 16. Cost Containment Design for Commercial Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Why GHPs? Why Now?
- Design Methods to Realize Advantages
- Software
- Challenges in the US Market
- Chapter 17. Fundamentals of Energy Outsourcing
- What is Outsourcing?
- Energy Outsourcing
- Planning Steps
- What to Outsource
- Barriers to the Success of Outsourcing
- Characteristics of an Energy Management Firm
- Chapter 18. Economic Evaluations for Power Quality Solutions
- The Principle Investigation
- Determining the Phenomenon
- Choosing the Right Equipment
- Economic Analysis
- Graphical Analysis
- A More Direct Approach
- Chapter 19. Purchasing Strategies for Electricity
- ATandT vs. MCI: A Paradigm
- Factors Impacting Power Prices
- Three General Relationships
- Who Offers These Options?
- The College of Power Knowledge
- Chapter 20. Power Quality Case Studies
- Case Study 1
- Case Study 2
- Index