Energy-Efficient Building Systems

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Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption
Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.
From energy management and auditing, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and pumping systems...to lighting, electrical systems, automation, and building envelope, this expert resource takes readers step by step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency...identifying promising new solutions...evaluating their feasibility...and estimating actual savings. Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables building professionals to:

Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system

Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building

Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions

Utilize hands-on methods for evaluating feasibility and estimating savings

Review real-world examples of successful green building projectsInside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide
. Energy Management and Energy Auditing . Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems . Boilers and Heating Systems . Pumping Systems . Cooling Towers . Air Handling and Distribution Systems . Lighting Systems . Building Electrical Systems . Building Automation Systems . Building Envelope

List of contents

Preface

Abbreviations and Terms Used

Chapter 1: Energy Management and Energy Auditing

Chapter 2: Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems

Chapter 3: Boilers and Heating Systems

Chapter 4: Pumping Systems

Chapter 5: Cooling Towers

Chapter 6: Air Handling and Distribution Systems

Chapter 7: Lighting Systems

Chapter 8: Building Electrical Systems

Chapter 9: Building Automation Systems

Chapter 10: Building Envelope

Bibliography

Appendix A: Reference Data for Boiler Operations

Appendix B: Enthalpy of Moist Air

Index

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Summary

Presents a resource for understanding, operating, and maintaining essential building systems such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, and lighting. This title is packed with real-world examples and over 100 illustrations. It guides in reducing energy consumption and complying with green building guidelines in commercial buildings.

Product details

• Authors: Lal Jayamaha, Jayamaha Lal
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.01.2007
• EAN: 9780071482820
• ISBN: 978-0-07-148282-0
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 231 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 569 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: P/L Custom Scoring Survey
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Energy conversion & storage