Energy Conservation and Management for Professionals (River Publishers Series in Energy Management)

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction
	1.1: Why Energy Conservation and Management Matter
	1.2: What Is Energy Conservation and Management
	1.3: The Target Audience for this Book
	1.4: Overview of the Book’s Structure
Chapter 2: Understanding Energy and Its Importance
	2.1: The Global Energy Landscape
		2.1.1: Current trends in global energy use
	2.2: The Environmental and Economic Impacts of Energy Consumption
		2.2.1: Environmental consequences of energy consumption
		2.2.2: Energy conservation and economic sustainability
	2.3: Politics and Self-interest
	2.4: What Is Energy?
		2.4.1: Units of energy
	2.5: The Laws of Thermodynamics
		2.5.1: The first law of thermodynamics
		2.5.2: The second law of thermodynamics
		2.5.3: The third law of thermodynamics
	2.6: Electrical Energy
		2.6.1: The role of electricity in energy systems
		2.6.2: Importance of electrical energy
		2.6.3: Generation of electrical energy
		2.6.4: Sources of energy
		2.6.5: Efficiency
		2.6.6: Calorific value of fuels
		2.6.7: Advantages of liquid fuels over the solid fuels
		2.6.8: Advantages of solid fuels over the liquid fuels
Chapter 3: Energy Efficiency Fundamentals
	3.1: Energy Efficiency
		3.1.1: Reducing energy waste and costs
		3.1.2: Energy efficiency and its significance
	3.2: Principles of Energy Conservation
	3.3: Energy Management
		3.3.1: Energy management strategies
	3.4: Energy-efficient Electrical Services
		3.4.1: Power factor
			3.4.1.1: Power triangle
			3.4.1.2: Disadvantages of low power factor
			3.4.1.3: Causes of low power factor
			3.4.1.4: Power factor improvement
			3.4.1.5: Power factor improvement equipment
			3.4.1.6: Calculations of power factor correction
			3.4.1.7: Importance of power factor improvement
			3.4.1.8: Most economical power factor
		3.4.2: Electric motors
			3.4.2.1: Motor sizing
			3.4.2.2: Variable speed drives (VSD)
			3.4.2.3: Principles of VSD operation
		3.4.3: Checklist for electrical systems for energy Conservation
		3.4.4: Lighting energy consumption
			3.4.4.1: Daylighting
			3.4.4.2: Lighting definitions and design
			3.4.4.3: Energy-efficient lighting
			3.4.4.4: Lighting controls
			3.4.4.5: Maintenance
			3.4.4.6: Tips for energy conservation in lighting systems
			3.4.4.7: Checklist for lighting systems for energy conservation
Chapter 4: Energy Audits and Surveys
	4.1: Introduction
	4.2: Types of Energy Audits
		4.2.1: Audit costs
	4.3: Why Is Energy Wasted?
	4.4: Preliminary Energy Audits
		4.4.1: Site records
		4.4.2: Data analysis
	4.5: Comprehensive Energy Audits
		4.5.1: Portable and temporary sub-metering
		4.5.2: Estimating energy use
	4.6: Energy Surveys
		4.6.1: Management and operating characteristics
		4.6.2: Energy supply
		4.6.3: Plant and equipment
		4.6.4: Building fabric
	4.7: Recommendations
	4.8: The Audit Report
		4.8.1: Detailed energy audit report template
	4.9: Energy Audit Checklist for Building Systems
	4.10: Instruments and Metering for Energy Audit
	4.11: Additional Notes
		4.11.1: ISO standards for energy audit
		4.11.2: Areas covered under electrical audit
		4.11.3: Areas covered under mechanical audit
		4.11.4: Areas covered under thermal energy audit
		4.11.5: Purpose and importance of energy audits
		4.11.6: Components of an energy audit
		4.11.7: Pinpointing areas for energy optimisation
		4.11.8: Energy audits leading to actionable plans
		4.11.9: Identifying energy savings opportunities
Chapter 5: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
	5.1: Introduction
	5.2: Solar Energy
	5.3: Wind Energy
	5.4: Hydropower
	5.5: Biomass Energy
	5.6: Geothermal Energy
	5.7: Integrating Renewable Energy into Existing Systems
Chapter 6: Energy Conservation in Buildings and Facilities
	6.1: Integrating Energy Management and Conservation at the Design Stage
	6.2: Energy-efficient building design and construction
		6.2.1: Building orientation and design for energy efficiency
		6.2.2: Material selection for improved energy performance
		6.2.3: Integration of renewable energy systems
		6.2.4: Building envelope insulation and optimisation
		6.2.5: Assessment and retrofitting of existing buildings
		6.2.6: Energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems
		6.2.7: Impact on building energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality
	6.3: HVAC Energy Conservation Checklist
Chapter 7: Energy Management
	7.1: The Need for Energy Management
		7.1.1: Economics
		7.1.2: National and global good
	7.2: Designing an Energy Management Programme
		7.2.1: Management commitment
		7.2.2: Energy management coordinator/energy manager
		7.2.3: Backup talent
		7.2.4: Cost allocation
		7.2.5: Reporting and monitoring
		7.2.6: Training
	7.3: Starting an Energy Management Programme
		7.3.1: Visibility of the programme’s launch
		7.3.2: Demonstration of management commitment
		7.3.3: Early project selection
	7.4: Management of the Programme
		7.4.1: Establishing objectives in an energy management program
	7.5: Energy Accounting
		7.5.1: Levels of energy accounting
		7.5.2: Performance measures
			7.5.2.1: Energy utilisation index
			7.5.2.2: Energy cost index
			7.5.2.3: One-shot productivity measures
	7.6: Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes
		7.6.1: Real-world case studies
	7.7: Energy Management Systems
		7.7.1: Components of energy management systems
		7.7.2: Energy management systems checklist for energy conservation
	7.8: Demand Side Management
		7.8.1: Introduction
		7.8.2: Demand-side management and integrated resource planning
		7.8.3: Demand-side management programmes
			7.8.3.1: Elements of the demand-side management planning framework
			7.8.3.2: Targeted end-use sectors/building types
			7.8.3.3: Targeted end-use technologies/programme types
			7.8.3.4: Program implementers
			7.8.3.5: Implementation methods
			7.8.3.6: Characteristics of successful programs
				7.8.3.6.1: Key elements of programme design
				7.8.3.6.2: Key elements of programme delivery
		7.8.4: Conclusion
	7.9: Thermal Energy Storage
		7.9.1: Introduction
		7.9.2: Storage systems
		7.9.3: Storage mediums
			7.9.3.1: Chilled water storage
			7.9.3.2: Ice storage
			7.9.3.3: Phase change materials
		7.9.4: System capacity
		7.9.5: Conclusion
Chapter 8: Transportation and Energy Conservation
	8.1: Transport and the Economy
	8.2: Brief History of Transport
	8.3: Passenger Transport
	8.4: Energy Consumption and Transport
	8.5: Sustainable Transportation
		8.5.1: Electric vehicles: Leading the charge in green transportation
		8.5.2: Public transit: Efficient and eco-friendly
		8.5.3: Cycling and walking: Zero-emission transportation
	8.6: Urban Planning and Sustainable Transportation
	8.7: Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels
		8.7.1: Improving fuel efficiency in conventional vehicles
		8.7.2: Biofuels: A renewable energy source
		8.7.3: Hydrogen fuel: The future of zero-emission vehicles
		8.7.4: Electricity: Driving the transition to clean energy
		8.7.5: Alternative fuels
		8.7.6: Technological advancements and challenges
		8.7.7: Reducing energy consumption in transportation
		8.7.8: Transportation demand management (TDM)
		8.7.9: Impact of strategies on energy conservation
Chapter 9: Policy and Regulations
	9.1: Government Initiatives and Incentives
	9.2: International Agreements on Energy Conservation
		9.2.1: Impact on national energy policies and global climate response
		9.2.2: Navigating energy efficiency standards and regulations
	9.3: Case Studies: Impact of Competition on Energy Conservation
Chapter 10: Energy Management Tools and Software
	10.1: Energy Management Software Solutions
	10.2: Data Analysis and Monitoring in Energy Management
	10.3: Implementing Energy Management Systems
Chapter 11: Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
	11.1: Cost Analysis
		11.1.1: Simple payback period
		11.1.2: Discounted payback period: An in-depth analysis
		11.1.3: Net present value (NPV): A comprehensive overview
	11.2: Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
		11.2.1: Funding options for energy conservation
		11.2.2: Cost-benefit analysis for energy efficiency projects
Chapter 12: Case Studies
	12.1: Real-world Examples
Chapter 13: Tips for Becoming an Energy-efficient Professional
	13.1: Continual Learning: Lifelong Commitment to Energy Conservation
	13.2: Networking and Collaboration in Energy Efficiency
		13.2.1: The power of professional networking
	13.3: Energy Efficiency in Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 14: Conclusion
	14.1: The Role of Professionals in Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future
	14.2: Collective Impact and Innovative Approaches
Index
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