Energy Efficiency and Management for Engineers /
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New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2020]
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| Series: | McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
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Table of Contents:
- Preface
- CHAPTER 1
- Introduction to Energy Efficiency
- 1-1 Energy Efficiency as an Energy Resource
- 1-2 Consequences of Fossil Fuel Combustion
- 1-3 Energy Intensity
- 1-4 The Power of Energy Efficiency
- The Case of Energy-Efficient Refrigerators
- The Case of Cancelled Nuclear Power Projects in the U.S.
- 1-5 Impact of Basic Energy Efficiency Measures
- Insulation: The First Step in Energy Efficiency
- Energy-Efficient Lighting
- Energy Efficiency in Electric Motors
- 1-6 Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Nuclear Energy
- Electricity
- 1-7 Renewable Energy Sources
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 2
- Energy Management and Audit
- 2-1 Energy Management
- 2-2 Energy Audit
- Industrial Assessment Centers
- Energy Savings Calculations by Computer Software
- 2-3 Energy Use and Distribution
- 2-4 Billing Rate Structures
- Flat Rate
- Time-of-Use Rate
- Voltage-Based Billing
- Demand Billing
- Power Factor
- 2-5 Specific Energy Consumption and Specific Cost
- 2-6 Energy Conservation Opportunities
- 2-7 Case Studies
- Case Study 1: A Packaging Film Manufacturing Plant
- Case Study 2: A Textile Manufacturing Plant
- 2-8 Energy Measurements
- Temperature Measurements
- Infrared Devices
- Measurements in Combustion Systems
- Air Conditioning Measurements
- Electrical Measurements
- Lighting Measurements
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 3
- A Review of Thermal Sciences
- 3-1 Thermal Sciences
- 3-2 Thermodynamics
- Heat and Other Forms of Energy
- Specific Heats of Gases, Liquids,and Solids
- Energy Transfer
- The First Law of Thermodynamics
- Energy Balance for Closed Systems
- Energy Balance for Steady-Flow Systems
- Saturation Temperature and Saturation Pressure
- 3-3 Heat Transfer
- Conduction Heat Transfer
- Thermal Conductivity
- Convection Heat Transfer
- Radiation Heat Transfer
- 3-4 Fluid Mechanics
- Viscosity
- Pressure Drop in Fluid Flow in Pipes
- 3-5 Thermochemistry
- Fuels and Combustion
- Theoretical and Actual Combustion Processes
- Enthalpy of Formation and Enthalpy of Combustion
- First-Law Analysis of Reacting Systems
- 3-6 Heat Engines and Power Plants
- Thermal Efficiency
- Overall Plant Efficiency
- 3-7 Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 4
- Cogeneration
- 4-1 Why Cogeneration?
- Cogeneration Schemes
- 4-2 Steam-Turbine Cogeneration
- 4-3 Gas-Turbine Cogeneration
- 4-4 Diesel-Engine Cogeneration
- 4-5 Geothermal Cogeneration
- 4-6 Absorption Refrigeration
- 4-7 Fuel Cell Cogeneration
- 4-8 Considerations for Cogeneration Applications
- Load Factor
- Operation of Cogeneration Systems
- Selection of Power Producing Unit
- Economic Analysis
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 5
- Boilers and Steam Systems
- 5-1 Boiler Types and Components
- 5-2 Heating Values
- 5-3 Boiler Efficiency
- 5-4 Exhaust Gas Losses
- 5-5 Other Boiler Losses
- Heat Losses
- Blowdown Losses
- Incomplete Combustion Losses
- Moisture in Air and Moisture in Fuel Losses
- 5-6 Increasing Boiler Efficiency
- 5-7 Optimizing Air-Fuel Ratio
- 5-8 Air Preheater and Economizer
- Minimum Exhaust Temperatures
- Other Methods of Improving Boiler Efficiency
- 5-9 Changing Fuel to Reduce Fuel Cost
- 5-10 Steam Systems
- Steam Distribution Network
- Steam Traps
- Steam Leaks
- Condensate Recovery
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 6
- Heat Recovery Systems
- 6-1 Heat Recovery Applications
- Waste Heat Sources
- 6-2 Heat Exchanger Types in Heat Recovery Applications
- 6-3 Heat Exchanger Analysis
- Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) Method
- Effectiveness?NTU Method
- 6-4 Selection of Heat Exchangers
- Heat Transfer Rate
- Cost
- Pumping Power
- Size and Weight
- Type
- Materials
- Other Considerations
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 7
- Thermal Insulation
- 7-1 Introduction
- 7-2 Reasons for Insulating
- 7-3 Superinsulators
- 7-4 Heat Transfer Through Walls, Cylinders,and Spheres
- 7-5 The R-Value of Insulation
- 7-6 Optimum Thickness of Insulation
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 8
- Heating and Cooling of Buildings
- 8-1 Introduction
- A Brief History
- 8-2 Human Body and Thermal Comfort
- 8-3 Design Conditions for Heating and Cooling
- Selecting the Size of Heating and Cooling System
- 8-4 Sol-Air Temperature
- 8-5 Heat Gain from People, Lights, and Appliances
- People
- Lights
- Equipment and Appliances
- 8-6 Heat Transfer Through Walls
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 9
- Energy Consumption in Buildings
- 9-1 Annual Energy Consumption
- Changing Thermostat Setting to Save Energy
- Programmable Thermostats
- 9-2 Heat Pump Systems
- Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems
- 9-3 Evaporative Coolers
- 9-4 Electric Heaters
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 10
- Windows and Infiltration
- 10-1 Heat Transfer Through Windows
- Edge-of-Glass U-Factor of a Window
- Frame U-Factor
- Interior and Exterior Surface Heat Transfer Coefficients
- Overall U-Factor of Windows
- 10-2 Solar Heat Gain Through Windows
- 10-3 Energy-Efficient Windows
- 10-4 Infiltration Heat Load and Weatherizing
- Preventing Infiltration
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 11
- Electric Motors
- 11-1 Introduction
- 11-2 High-Efficiency Motors
- Motor Rewinding
- Motor Efficiency vs.
- Load and Motor Oversizing
- Operating Temperature of Motors
- Mechanical Transmission
- Motor Management
- 11-3 Motors with Variable-Speed Drive
- Flow Control in Current Systems
- Why VSD?
- Application Areas of VSDs
- An Application of Variable-Speed Drive
- Another Application of Variable-Speed Drive
- Operating Principle of VSDs
- Savings Due to VSDs
- Other Advantages of VSDs
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 12
- Compressors and Compressed Air Lines
- 12-1 Introduction
- 12-2 Compressor Types
- Refrigerant Compressors
- Air Compressors
- 12-3 Minimizing the Compressor Work
- Multistage Compression with Intercooling
- 12-4 Compressor Efficiencies
- 12-5 Reducing the Cost of Compressed Air
- Repairing Air Leaks on Compressed Air Lines
- Using Outside Air for Compressor Intake
- Reducing the Air Pressure Setting
- Installing High-Efficiency Motors
- Other Methods
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 13
- Lighting Systems
- 13-1 Introduction
- 13-2 Lighting Systems
- Color Properties of Lighting Systems
- Incandescent Lamps
- High-Intensity Discharge Lamps
- Fluorescent Lamps
- LED Lamps
- Ballasts
- 13-3 Energy Savings with Lighting Systems
- Switching to More Efficient Lighting Systems
- Using Motion Sensors for Unoccupied Spaces
- Using Daylight
- Avoiding Overlighting
- 13-4 Control Systems
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 14
- Energy Conservation at Home
- 14-1 Home Appliances
- Washing Machines
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- Computer and TV
- 14-2 Household Refrigerators
- 14-3 Water Conservation
- Home Appliances
- Hot Water Use
- Water-Saving Faucets and Showerheads
- Toilets
- Water Leaks
- Irrigation and Swimming Pools
- 14-4 Saving Fuel and Money by Driving Sensibly
- Before Driving
- While Driving
- After Driving
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 15
- Economics of Energy Efficiency
- 15-1 Engineering Economics
- 15-2 The Time Value of Money
- Effect of Inflation and Taxation on Interest Rate
- 15-3 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Unit Product Cost
- Comparison of Projects Based on Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- 15-4 Payback Period Analysis
- References
- Problems
- CHAPTER 16
- Energy and the Environment
- 16-1 Introduction
- 16-2 Air Pollutants
- Particulate Matter
- Sulfur Dioxide
- Nitrogen Oxides
- Hydrocarbons
- Carbon Monoxide
- Ozone, Smog, and Acid Rain
- 16-3 Emissions from Automobiles
- Catalytic Converters
- 16-4 The Greenhouse Effect
- CO2 Production
- 16-5 Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
- 16-6 Nuclear Waste
- References
- Problems
- APPENDIX 1
- Property Tables (SI Units)
- APPENDIX 2
- Property Tables (English Units)
- Conversion Factors
- INDEX.