Hardcover - 288 Pages
 

Energy-Efficient Building Systems LE-MG0071482822 $69.95

Related:

Solar Power in Building Design

Photovoltaic Systems

The Engineering Guide to LEED -New Construction

Green Building & Alternative Energy
Electrical Menu 1 2
2008 NEC and Related
PLCs & Motor Controls
Electrical Exam Prep
Communications, LV, VDV, CATV
2005 NEC and Related
Electrical Theory
Electrical Calculations
Tools for Electricians
Electrical Supplies

Save $$: ElectriCalc Pro NEC Calculator

Shop > Blue Print Reading > Building Code / ADA > Business/Office Related > Calculators/Measuring > Construction Related > Cost Guides > Electrical Related  > 2008 NEC  > 2005 NEC  > Alt Energy / Green Bldg  > Basic Electricity  > Electrical Calculations  > Communications / VDV  > Electrical Exam Prep  > Electrical Estimating  > Electrical Theory  > Hazardous Locations     & Materials (HazMat)  > Industrial Electricity  > Low Voltage  > Residential Wiring  > PLC / Motor Controls  > Electrician's Tools > Electrical Supplies > Exam Prep - Electrical   > Exam Prep - HVAC   > Exam Prep-Mechanical > Gifts for the Trades > Green Bldg / LEEDS > Hazardous Locations    & Materials (HazMat) > HVAC-R / Mechanical    > HVAC Exam Prep    > HVAC Tools > Inspection Related > New Items & Specials > Plumbing / Mechanical > Rack-A-Tiers Store > Safety Related > Smart Box Store > Software > Spanish Titles > Tools > Welding

Energy Efficient Building Systems

Lal Jayamaha

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 projects
   

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

About the Author:

Lal Jayamaha is a mechanical engineer and the director of the PREMAS Energy Centre, in Singapore. He has more than 15 years of industrial and academic experience in energy efficiency.

He has been the team leader for energy audits and energy retrofit projects involving office buildings, retail malls, institution buildings, hotels, hospitals and industrial plant. He is a Professional Engineer (PE) and a Chartered Engineer (UK). He is also a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK and the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Dr. Jayamaha has published a number of research papers and has been a key speaker at energy efficiency seminars held throughout the world. He has been a guest lecturer at the National University of Singapore for the last seven years.

Back cover:

Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption in Commercial Structures

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 helpreduce 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.

This expert resource takes you 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 you 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
Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside 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

Hardcover
288 Pages

Related:

Green Building & Alternative Energy
Electrical Theory
Basic Electricity
Electrical Menu 1 2
2008 NEC and Related
PLCs & Motor Controls
Electrical Exam Prep
Communications, LV, VDV, CATV
2005 NEC and Related
Electrical Calculations
Tools for Electricians
Electrical Supplies

2008 NEC & Related Products

0071482822 / 9780071482820