| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (535 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Front ; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction/ Green Energy Concept; Energy Basics/ Foundation for Understanding; The Building Structure/ Saving Money; Comfort Heating Systems/ Saving Natural Resources; Summer Air-Conditioning Systems/ Saving Natural Resources; Lighting Systems/Improved Efficiency; Water Systems/ Saving Our Valuable Resource; Electrical Power Systems/ Improved Efficiency; Solar Energy Systems; Instrumentation and Measurement; Energy Management/ For Going Green; Chapter 12 Alternative Energy Systems/ More Green Possibilities; Energy Cost Reduction / Going Green. |
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Basic Electrical SymbolsGlossary; Index. |
| Summary |
Revised and edited, this new third edition reference covers the full scope of energy management techniques and applications for new and existing buildings, with emphasis on the "systems" approach to developing an effective overall energy management strategy. Foremost in the enhancements to the new edition is content that reflects the emphasis on conservation for "green energy" awareness, Building structural considerations are examined, such as heat loss and gain, windows, and insulation. A thorough discussion of heating and cooling systems basics is provided, along with energy management guidelines. Also covered are energy conservation measures which may be applied for lighting systems, water systems and electrical systems. Specific energy management technologies and their application are discussed in detail, including solar energy systems, energy management systems, and alternative energy technologies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Energy conservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Energy conservation. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
HOUSE & HOME -- Do-It-Yourself -- Plumbing. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Patrick, Dale R., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Energy conservation guidebook. Third edition. Lilburn, Georgia : The Fairmont Press, Inc. : CRC Press, ©2014 xii, 523 pages 9780881737165 |
| ISBN |
9780881737172 (electronic book) |
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0881737178 (electronic book) |
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9781680154801 (electronic book) |
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168015480X (electronic book) |
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088173716X (alkaline paper) |
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9780881737165 (alkaline paper) |
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9781482255690 (Taylor & Francis distribution ; alkaline paper) |
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1482255693 (Taylor & Francis distribution ; alkaline paper) |
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9780881737165 |
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