Solutions for Energy Security and Facility Management Challenges

Solutions for Energy Security and Facility Management Challenges
Author: Wells
Publisher: Fairmont Press
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2002-10-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824709341

This comprehensive up-to-date reference book details new tools for reducing energy costs in buildings, developing distributed generation strategies, and employing the latest security measures for any type of facility. More than 100 authorities have contributed to this work. Topics include: how integrated combined heat and power systems for buildings are being utilized, high performance buildings for sustainable design, new tools for federal energy projects, power quality solutions, measurement and verification systems and continuous commissioning, and security facilities for bio-terrorism and disaster preparedness.

Energy Security

Energy Security
Author: Nikolai Mouraviev
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2018-10-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030010333

This book discusses energy policy within the framework of the expansion of renewable energy sources (RES) and increasing resource use efficiency. In this book, the term ‘resource efficiency’ is defined as deriving the most value from resource inputs related to energy production, while incorporating energy efficiency. The authors highlight the drivers, policy approaches, governance issues and management problems related to the reduction of dependency on fossil fuels by focusing on RES and resource efficiency. Mouraviev and Koulori argue that enhancing energy security requires a new approach, integrating two core components: the emphasis on increasing energy production from renewable sources and resource use efficiency, which forms a contrast to the traditional understanding of energy security as security of supply. Blending theory with practice using several case studies, this original book provides a novel conceptualisation of energy security that will be of interest and value to practitioners and policy makers as well as scholars and researchers.

Integrated Solutions for Energy & Facility Management

Integrated Solutions for Energy & Facility Management
Author: Association of Energy Engineers
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Buildings
ISBN: 9780130352842

This comprehensive 500 page book covers the total spectrum of energy and facilities management technologies. Emphasis is placed on companies meeting the challenges created by rolling blackouts, poorer power reliability and higher electric and natural gas rates. The book provides the latest information on staying competitive despite the uncertainties in the energy market. Energy crisis, facility management, e-business, combined heat and power.

Energy Security, Equality and Justice

Energy Security, Equality and Justice
Author: Benjamin K. Sovacool
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2013-12-04
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1135074186

This book applies concepts from ethics, justice, and political philosophy to five sets of contemporary energy problems cutting across time, economics, politics, geography, and technology. In doing so, the authors derive two key energy justice principles from modern theories of distributive justice, procedural justice, and cosmopolitan justice. The prohibitive principle states that "energy systems must be designed and constructed in such a way that they do not unduly interfere with the ability of people to acquire those basic goods to which they are justly entitled." The affirmative principle states that "if any of the basic goods to which people are justly entitled can only be secured by means of energy services, then in that case there is also a derivative entitlement to the energy services." In laying out and employing these principles, the book details a long list of current energy injustices ranging from human rights abuses and energy-related civil conflict to energy poverty and pervasive and growing negative externalities. The book illustrates the significance of energy justice by combining the most up-to-date data on global energy security and climate change, including case studies and examples from the electricity supply, transport, and heating and cooking sectors, with appraisals based on centuries of thought about the meaning of justice in social decisions.

Energy Management Handbook

Energy Management Handbook
Author: Stephan A. Roosa
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 893
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 8770222657

This comprehensive handbook is recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager’s desk reference, used by tens of thousands of professionals throughout the energy management industry. This new ninth edition includes new chapters on energy management controls systems, compressed air systems, renewable energy, and carbon reduction. There are major updates to chapters on energy auditing, lighting systems, boilers and fired systems, steam and condensate systems, green buildings waste heat recovery, indoor air quality, utility rates, natural gas purchasing, commissioning, financing and performance contracting and much more with numerous new and updated illustrations, charts, calculation procedures and other helpful working aids.

Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition

Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition
Author: Steve Doty
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2004-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824748128

Originally published two decades ago, the Energy Management Handbook has become recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, used by thousands of energy management professionals throughout the industry. Known as the bible of energy management, it has helped more energy managers reach their potential than any other resource. Completely revised and updated, the fifth edition includes new chapters on building commissioning and green buildings. You'll find in-depth coverage of every component of effective energy management, including boiler and steam system optimization, lighting and electrical systems, HVAC system performance, waste heat recovery, cogeneration, thermal energy storage, energy management control systems, energy systems maintenance, building envelope, industrial insulation, indoor air quality, energy economic analysis, energy procurement decision making, energy security and reliability, and overall energy management program organization. You'll also get the latest facts on utility deregulation, energy project financing, and in-house vs. outsourcing of energy services. The energy industry has change radically since the initial publication of this reference over 20 years ago. Looking back on the energy arena, one thing becomes clear: energy is the key element that must be managed to ensure a company's profitability. The Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition is the definitive reference to guide energy managers through the maze of changes the industry has experienced.

Integrated Solutions for Energy & Facility Management

Integrated Solutions for Energy & Facility Management
Author: Sioros/Assoc En
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2001-10-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824709242

1-Energy Management2-Geoexchange3-Energy Service & E-Commerce4-Combined Heat & Power/Cogeneration5-Environmental Technology6-Plant & Facilities Management7-Facilities E-Solutions

Emergency and Backup Power Sources

Emergency and Backup Power Sources
Author: Michael Frank Hordeski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8770222479

Emergency and Backup Power Sources: Preparing for Blackouts and Brownouts provides invaluable information on emergency and backup power sources, as we deal with an aging power distribution system that often fails to provide reliable power. The massive power outage in the summer of 2003 that affected eight states and parts of Canada exemplifies the importance of this topic. You will find much useful information on the types of systems that can take over during power interruptions, such as standby power systems that employ batteries, kinetic energy storage, fuel cells, reciprocating engines, and turbines. Topics include power disturbances and interruptions, spikes and noise, sags and surges, surge suppression, voltages regulation, load management, power quality issues, reliability and maintainability, comparison of operating costs, environmental issues, blackout planning, emergency procedures, and more.

A Whole-System Approach to High Performance Green Buildings

A Whole-System Approach to High Performance Green Buildings
Author: David Strong
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2016-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630814415

This authoritative new resource provides a comprehensive review of the current approaches to the design and construction of sustainable buildings. This hand-on guide features global case studies with practical examples of both successful and unsuccessful designs. The whole system approach to integrated design is clearly presented. This book includes insight into designing for the future, including design quality and future proofing, intelligent buildings, and whole life value. Nature inspired sustainable designs that can be mimicked in the construction industry are presented. Technical challenges such as energy efficiency, design, and computer modeling are explored along with various construction phase opportunities.