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Encyclopedia of energy engineering and technology

Presents nearly 200 topics related to the generation, production, consumption, and conservation of power, heat, and lighting. This work covers energy efficiency and conservation opportunities, renewable and alternative energy sources, the financial analysis of energy systems, performance contracting, and, environmental regulations.
Print Book, English, ©2007
CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, ©2007
Encyclopedias
3 volumes (xxxix, 1667, I-44 pages) : illustrations ; 29 cm
9780849336539, 9780849350399, 9780849350429, 9781420054156, 9780849338960, 0849336538, 0849350395, 0849350425, 1420054155, 0849338964
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ENERGY, ENERGY SOURCES, AND ENERGY USEEnergy: Historical and Technical BackgroundEnergy Storage and Derived EnergyPRINCIPLES OF ENERGY ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS/ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ENERGY SYSTEMSEnergy Systems AnalysisFinancial and Economic Analysis PrinciplesPrinciples of Electric Energy SystemsPrinciples of Thermal Energy SystemsUTILITIES, SUPPLIERS OF ENERGY, AND UTILITY REGULATIONElectric Supply SystemFuel Supply SystemUtilities: OverviewUtility Regulatory IssuesFACILITIES AND USERS OF ENERGYBuilding EnvelopeCompressed Air SystemsFacility Controls and Information SystemsHeat RecoveryHVAC SystemsIndustrial FacilitiesLighting and MotorsOn-Site Electric GenerationSpace Heating, Water Heating, and Water UseSteam Boilers and Steam SystemsENERGY MANAGEMENTCommissioningEnergy Auditing and BenchmarkingEnergy Codes and StandardsEnergy Management Programs for FacilitiesEnergy Savings ProjectsMeasurement and Verification of Energy SavingsPerformance ContractingCURRENT ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESEnvironmental Regulation: OverviewSustainable BuildingsTRANSPORTATION AND OTHER ENERGY USESOther Energy UsesTransportationINDEX