Handbook of energy audits

This book is the most comprehensive and practical reference available on energy auditing in buildings and industry. Topics include energy assessment and computer software which will guide you in planning and carrying out a thorough and accurate energy audit of any type of facility, including electri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Thumann, Albert
Other Authors Niehus, Terry, Younger, William J.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Lilburn, GA : Boca Raton, FL : Fairmont Press ; Distributed by Taylor & Francis, ©2013.
Edition9th ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN0881736864
9780881736861
9781628701777
1628701773
9788817368643
8817368644
8817368563
9788817368568
0881736856
9780881736854
9781466561625
1466561629
Physical Description1 online resource (ix, 495 pages) : illustrations, maps

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Table of Contents:
  • Energy auditing basics
  • Energy accounting and analysis
  • Understanding the utility bill
  • Energy economics
  • Survey instrumentation
  • The building envelope audit
  • The electrical system audit
  • The heating, ventilating and air-conditioning audit
  • Upgrading HVAC systems for energy efficiency verification of system performance
  • The physical plant audit
  • Central plant retrofit considerations
  • Maintenance and energy audits
  • Self-evaluation checklists
  • In transition from energy audits to industrial assessments
  • A compendium of handy working aids
  • Energy auditing software directory
  • Retro-commissioning
  • Investment grade energy audits.