Energy conservation guidebook / by Dale R. Patrick [and others].

ISBN:

9780881735277

9781601198051

Title:

Energy conservation guidebook / by Dale R. Patrick [and others].

Author:

Patrick, Dale R.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 513 pages) : illustrations, maps

General Note:

Includes index.

Prev. ed. entered under Steven R. Patrick.

Local Note:

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Subject Term:

Energy conservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Patrick, Dale R.

Patrick, Steven R. Energy conservation guidebook.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2007

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Author Notes

Dale R. Patrick is currently a professor in the Department of Technology at Eastern Kentucky University
Stephen W. Fardo Is currently a professor in the Department of Technology at Eastern Kentucky University
Ray E. Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology at Eastern Kentucky University

Chapter 1 Introduction	p. 1
Reasons for Energy Management	p. 1
Overview of Energy Management	p. 2
The Systems Concept	p. 7
Chapter 2 Energy Basics	p. 21
Introduction	p. 21
Matter	p. 22
Heat	p. 28
Pressure	p. 38
Humidity	p. 43
Dew Point	p. 44
Work	p. 44
Energy	p. 46
Chapter 3 The Building Structure	p. 51
Introduction	p. 51
Heat Loss	p. 51
Heat Gain	p. 54
Energy Use in Buildings	p. 55
Factors That Affect Building Construction	p. 55
Windows	p. 58
Carpeting	p. 64
Insulation	p. 64
Design Temperature Difference	p. 71
Degree-Days	p. 71
Products for Energy Conservation	p. 71
Energy Conservation Checklist for Building Structures	p. 76
Chapter 4 Comfort Heating Systems	p. 79
Introduction	p. 79
The Heating System Concept	p. 79
Types of Heating Systems	p. 82
Fossil-Fuel Heating Systems	p. 84
Forced-Air Gas Furnaces	p. 84
High-efficiency Gas Furnaces	p. 96
Fuel-Oil-Burning Systems	p. 100
Coal-Burning Heating Systems	p. 105
Electric Heating Systems	p. 108
Steam and Hot-Water Heating Systems	p. 117
Infrared Heating Systems	p. 125
Energy Conservation Checklist for Heating Systems	p. 128
Chapter 5 Summer Air Conditioning Systems	p. 135
Introduction	p. 135
Air-Conditioning-System Classifications	p. 136
Air-Conditioning Systems	p. 138
Cooling System Applications	p. 154
Split Systems	p. 160
Air-Conditioning-System Components	p. 162
Efficiencies in Air Conditioning	p. 180
Refrigerants	p. 180
Indoor Air Quality	p. 181
Energy Conservation Checklist for Air-Conditioning Systems	p. 183
Chapter 6 Lighting Systems	p. 189
Introduction	p. 189
Characteristics of Light	p. 189
Types of Lighting	p. 190
Incandescent Lighting	p. 192
Fluorescent Lighting	p. 196
Vapor Lighting	p. 199
Street Lighting	p. 204
LED Lighting	p. 205
Lighting Design	p. 208
Light Dimming	p. 213
Tips for Energy Conservation	p. 214
Products for Energy Conservation	p. 216
Energy Conservation Checklist	p. 224
Chapter 7 Water Systems	p. 229
Introduction	p. 229
Water-System Basics	p. 229
Water Purification	p. 230
Water Distribution	p. 233
Building Plumbing Systems	p. 234
Faucets	p. 240
Energy Conservation Checklist for Water Systems	p. 258
Chapter 8 Electrical Power Systems	p. 261
Introduction	p. 261
Electrical Power Systems Overview	p. 261
Types of Electrical Circuits	p. 263
Electrical Power Production Systems	p. 269
Electrical Load Estimating	p. 272
Electrical Generators	p. 273
On-Site Electrical Power Generation	p. 278
Direct-Current Power Systems	p. 279
Power Distribution Systems	p. 280
Electrical Power Control	p. 299
Electrical Power Conversion (Loads)	p. 299
Power-Factor Correction	p. 301
Electrical Motors	p. 303
Products for Energy Conservation	p. 311
Energy Conservation Checklist for Electrical Systems	p. 315
Chapter 9 Solar Power Systems	p. 317
Introduction	p. 317
Types of Solar Energy Systems	p. 317
Solar Air-Conditioning Systems	p. 327
Photovoltaic Systems	p. 328
Domestic Solar Hot-Water Heating	p. 330
Products for Energy Conservation	p. 338
Future of Solar Energy	p. 342
Energy Conservation Checklist for Solar Systems	p. 343
Chapter 10 Instrumentation and Measurement	p. 345
Introduction	p. 345
Temperature-Measuring Instruments	p. 346
Nonelectrical Instrumentation	p. 346
Electronic Temperature Instruments	p. 352
Humidity Measurement	p. 361
Pressure Measurement	p. 367
Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation	p. 373
Flow-Measuring Instrumentation	p. 391
Chapter 11 Energy Management Systems	p. 397
Introduction	p. 397
Energy Use in Buildings	p. 397
Considerations for Effective Energy Management	p. 400
Developing an Energy Management Program	p. 402
Suggestions for Building Owners and Operators	p. 403
Energy Audit	p. 404
Energy Audit Checklist	p. 405
Energy Saving Through Preventative Maintenance	p. 407
Equipment Scheduling	p. 407
Computerized Energy Management Systems	p. 411
Computer Networked Controls	p. 419
Checklist for Energy Management Systems	p. 423
Chapter 12 Alternative Energy Systems	p. 427
Introduction	p. 427
Geothermal Power Systems	p. 427
Wind Power Systems	p. 433
Tidal Power Systems	p. 435
Biomass Systems	p. 436
Cogeneration	p. 437
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) Systems	p. 438
Nuclear Power	p. 439
Nuclear Fission	p. 440
Nuclear Fusion	p. 443
Hydrogen	p. 444
Fuel Cells	p. 445
Chapter 13 Energy Cost Reduction	p. 447
Introduction	p. 447
Assessing Energy Consumption	p. 447
Building Structures	p. 449
Heating & Cooling	p. 455
Lighting	p. 457
Water	p. 459
Electrical Appliances	p. 463
Landscaping	p. 466
Energy Management Program	p. 468
Appendix 1	p. 471
Glossary	p. 473
Index	p. 491

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