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Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition - International Version

by Barney L. Capehart, William J. Kennedy, Wayne C. Turner

8th Edition

Publisher: River Publishers

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Print ISBN9781498779883
eText ISBN9788770223324
PublisherRiver Publishers
Publishing Year2016
Edition8th Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages774

Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition - International Version is an engineering handbook focused on energy management and facility optimization. In its 8th Edition, this reference provides structured methods for evaluating energy consumption and implementing conservation programs across building operations.

Thematic coverage begins with procedural and financial fundamentals, explaining the energy audit process, energy accounting methods, energy bills, and rate structures. Technical chapters further examine economic analysis and life cycle costing principles to assist in financial evaluations. Additional sections detail physical and operational strategies, incorporating insulation, compressed air systems, process energy management, renewable energy sources, water management, and distributed generation systems. The handbook concludes with technical frameworks for creating green buildings and managing greenhouse gas emissions.

This International Version formats all numerical data, technical calculations, and sample problems using Systeme International (SI) units. The volume offers practical analytical support intended for energy managers, facility managers, and engineering professionals seeking structured facility evaluation methods.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Energy Management

    • • 1.0 Energy Management
    • • 1.1 The Need for Energy Management
    • • 1.2 Energy Basics for Energy Managers
    • • 1.3 Designing an Energy Management Program
    • • 1.4 Starting an Energy Management Program
    • • 1.5 Management of the Program
    • • 1.6 Energy Accounting
    • • 1.8 Summary
  2. Chapter 2: The Energy Audit Process: An Overview

    • • 2.0 Introduction
    • • 2.1 Phase One—Preparing for an Energy Audit
    • • 2.2 Phase Two—The Facility Inspection
    • • 2.3 Implementing the Audit Recommendations
    • • 2.4 Summary
  3. Chapter 3: Understanding Energy Bills

    • • 3.0 Introduction
    • • 3.1 Electric Rate Structures
    • • 3.3 Fuel Oil and Coal
    • • 3.4 Steam and Chilled Water
    • • 3.5 Water and Wastewater
    • • 3.6 Monthly Energy Bill Analysis
    • • 3.7 Actions to Reduce Electric Utility Costs
    • • 3.8 Utility Incentives and Rebates
    • • 3.9 Electric Utility Competition and Deregulation
    • • 3.10 Summary
  4. Chapter 4: Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing

    • • 4.1 Introduction
    • • 4.2 Costs
    • • 4.4 Economic Analysis Using the Time Value of Money: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
    • • 4.5 Discounted Cash Flows: Basics and Single Sum Analyses
    • • 4.6 Discounted Cash Flows: Uniform Series
    • • 4.7 A Cost Analysis Methodology Using Discounted Cash Flows
    • • 4.8 Cost Effectiveness Measures Using Discounted Cash Flows
    • • 4.9 Life Cycle Costing
    • • 4.10 LCC Decision Making Among Multiple Alternatives
    • • 4.11 Taxes and Depreciation
    • • 4.12 Inflation
    • • 4.13 Energy Financing Options
    • • 4.14 Life Cycle Costing software
    • • 4.15 Conclusion
  5. Chapter 5: Electrical Distribution Systems

    • • 5.0 Introduction
    • • 5.1 Basic Electrical Systems in Our Buildings and Facilities
    • • 5.2 Some Basic Electrical System Definitions
    • • 5.3 Voltages in AC Power Systems
    • • 5.4 Phases and Frequencies in AC Power Systems
    • • 5.5 Single Phase AC Electrical Systems
    • • 5.6 Three-phase AC Electrical Systems
    • • 5.7 Three-phase Grounded Wye System
    • • 5.8 Basic Relationships of Voltage Current and Resistance
    • • 5.9 Electrical Power for DC and Pure Resistive AC Loads
    • • 5.10 Ohm’s Law for Power for DC and Pure Resistive AC Loads
    • • 5.11 Power in General AC Circuits and Systems
    • • 5.12 Power in Single Phase AC Systems
    • • 5.13 Power in Three-phase AC Systems
    • • 5.14 Reactive Power and Power Factor (or Cos Phi) in AC Systems
    • • 5.15 Power Factor or Cos Phi Correction Capacitors
    • • 5.16 The Facility Monthly Electric Load Factor
    • • 5.17 The Smart Grid
  6. Chapter 6: Lighting

    • • 6.0. Introduction
    • • 6.1 Components of the Lighting System
    • • 6.2 Determining Lighting Needs
    • • 6.3 Maintaining the Lighting System
    • • 6.4 The Lighting Survey
    • • 6.5 Regulatory/Safety Issues
    • • 6.6 Identifying Potential EMOs
    • • 6.7 Lighting Checklist
    • • 6.8 New Technologies and Approaches
    • • 6.9 Summary
  7. Chapter 7: Electric Motors and Drives

    • • 7.0 Introduction
    • • 7.1 Electric Motors
    • • 7.2 AC Induction Motors
    • • 7.3 Power Input to AC Induction Motors
    • • 7.4 Motor Nameplate Data
    • • 7.5 Savings from Installing More Efficient Motors
    • • 7.6 Rewinding Electric Motors
    • • 7.7 Motor Drives to Reduce Motor Speeds
    • • 7.8 Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
    • • 7.9 Centrifugal Fan and Pump Laws
    • • 7.10 Using MotorMaster+ for Motor Systems Management
    • • 7.11 Summary
  8. Chapter 8: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

    • • 8.0 Introduction
    • • 8.1 How an HVAC System Works
    • • 8.2 Production of Hot and Cold Fluids for HVAC Systems
    • • 8.3 Power, Energy and Air-Conditioning
    • • 8.4 HVAC System Performance Measures
    • • 8.5 Comparing the Three HVAC Performance Measures
    • • 8.6 Energy Efficiency Ratings for HVAC System Components
    • • 8.7 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilating Loads
    • • 8.8 Sensible and Latent Heat
    • • 8.10 Improving t0he Operation of the HVAC System
    • • 8.11 Heat Pipes
    • • 8.12 Thermal Storage
    • • 8.13 Summary
  9. Chapter 9: Understanding and Managing Boilers

    • • 9.0 Introduction
    • • 9.1 How boilers work
    • • 9.2 Boiler components
    • • 9.3 Boiler controls and gauges (from Reference 2)
    • • 9.4 Boiler Fuels
    • • 9.5 The heat balance for boilers
    • • 9.6 Boiler efficiency improvements
  10. Chapter 10: Steam Distribution Systems

    • • 10.1 Introduction
    • • 10.2 Steam Distribution System Components
    • • 10.3 Tracer lines
    • • 10.4 Waste Heat Recovery
    • • 10.5 Improving the Hot Water Distribution System
    • • 10.6 Cogeneration
    • • 10.7 Summary
  11. Chapter 11: Control Systems and Computers

    • • 11.0 Introduction
    • • 11.1 Why Controls Are Needed
    • • 11.2 Types of Controls
    • • 11.3 Computer Utilization
    • • 11.3.1 Blast 3.0
    • • 11.3.2 DOE-2.1D
    • • 11.4 Summary
  12. Chapter 12: Energy Systems Maintenance

    • • 12.0 Introduction
    • • 12.1 Overview of a Continuous Improvement Maintenance Program
    • • 12.2 Planning
    • • 12.3 Monitoring Progress
    • • 12.4 Analysis
    • • 12.5 Action
    • • 12.6 Summary
  13. Chapter 13: Insulation

    • • 13.0 Introduction
    • • 13.1 Insulation Theory
    • • 13.2 Insulation Type
    • • 13.4 Summary
  14. Chapter 14: Compressed Air Systems, and Process Energy Management

    • • 14.0 Introduction
    • • 14.2 Compressed Air Systems
    • • 14.3 Steps For Process Improvement
    • • 14.4 Examples of Process Energy Improvements
    • • 14.5 Twenty-Five Common Energy Management Opportunities
  15. Chapter 15: Renewable Energy Sources and Water Management

    • • 15.0 Introduction
    • • 15.1 Global Renewable Energy Technology
    • • 15.2 Solar Energy
    • • 15.3 Solar-Photovoltaics
    • • 15.4 Incorporating Solar Features into Building Design—An Example
    • • 15.5 Wind Energy
    • • 15.6 Biomass and Refuse-Derived Fuel
    • • 15.7 Water Management
  16. Chapter 16: Distributed Generation

    • • 16.0 Introduction
    • • 16.1 The Economics of Distributed Generation
    • • 16.2 The Technologies
    • • 16.3 Analyzing Your Own Facility for Possible DG Application
    • • 16.4 A Case Study
    • • 16.5 Case Study Summary
  17. Chapter 17: Web-Based Building Automation Controls and Energy Information Systems

    • • 17.1 Introduction
    • • 17.2 Building Automation Systems
    • • 17.3 Energy Information Systems
    • • 17.4 Conclusion
  18. Chapter 18: Creating Green Buildings

    • • 18.0 Introduction
    • • 18.1 Land Development Practices
    • • 18.2 The Concept of Green Buildings
    • • 18.3 Comparative Building Energy Performance
    • • 18.4 Energy Star Buildings
    • • 18.5 Green Construction Materials and Methods
    • • 18.6 Rating Systems for Green Buildings
    • • 18.7 The LEED-NC Rating System
    • • 18.9 Measurement and Verification for LEED Projects
    • • 18.10 Green Construction in Schools
    • • 18.11 Conclusions
  19. 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
    • • In Conclusion
  20. Chapter 20: Commissioning for New and Existing Buildings

    • • 20.0 Introduction
    • • 20.1 Types of Commissioning
    • • 20.2 Why Do We Need Existing Buildings Commissioning?
    • • 20.3 What Does Existing Building Commissioning Cost?
    • • 20.4 Commissioning of Existing Buildings (RCx)
    • • 20.5 Getting Started on an Existing Building RCx Project
    • • 20.6 An Example RCx Commissioning Project
    • • 20.7 DDC Graphics or Configuration
    • • 20.8 Recommendations
    • • 20.9 Scheduling
    • • 20.10 Lower Lobby

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