Title:
Combined heating, cooling & power handbook : technologies & applications an integrated approach to energy resource optimization
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
ENK, : Fairmont, 2012.
Physical Description:
xxvi, 886 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9781466553347
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Summary
Summary
Completely revised, this second edition of a bestseller explores the latest technology advancements and the many changes and developments in the utility and environmental regulation areas. It includes new information on the state of deregulation and market pricing as well as discussion of smart grid and other emerging programs. The environmental sections reflect the current emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon management, updates to CAAA regulations and timelines and the latest developments in the use and control of refrigerants.
Table of Contents
| Theory and Technology |
| Optimizing Heat and Power Resources |
| Heat and Power Resources Overview |
| Expressing Power Cycle Performance |
| Localized vs. Central Station Power Generation |
| Selection of Power Generation Systems |
| Thermal Technologies |
| Heating Value and Combustion of Fuel |
| Properties and Value of Steam |
| Boilers |
| Heat Recovery |
| Prime Mover Technologies |
| Reciprocating Engines |
| Combustion Gas Turbines |
| Steam Turbines |
| Combined and Steam Injection Cycles |
| Controlling Prime Movers |
| Renewable and Alternative Power Technologies |
| Operating Environment |
| Environmental Considerations |
| Air Pollution Regulatory Programs |
| Air Permitting Process |
| Emissions Control Measures |
| Refrigerants and the CFC Issue |
| Utility Industry and Energy Rates |
| Natural Gas Industry Overview |
| Electric Industry Overview |
| Utility Rate Structures |
| Utility Bill Analysis |
| Applications |
| Localized Electric Generation |
| Localized Electric Generation Applications Overview |
| Electricity |
| Electric Generators |
| Generator Driver Applications and Selection |
| Electric Generator Switchgear and Controls |
| Interconnecting Electric Generators |
| Mechanical Drive Services |
| Mechanical Drive Applications Overview |
| Air Compressors |
| Pumps |
| Fans |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Refrigeration Cycles and Performance Ratings |
| Psychrometrics |
| Heat Extraction-Evaporators, Chilled Water, Economizer and Thermal Storage |
| Heat Rejection-Condensers, Cooling Towers, Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery |
| Vapor Compression-Cycle Systems |
| Absorption Cooling Systems |
| Desiccant Dehumidification Technologies |
| Analysis and Implementation |
| Integrated Approach to Energy Resource Optimization Projects |
| Integrated Approach Overview |
| Technical Analysis |
| Evaluating Project Financial Potential |
| Project Contracting and Financing Options |
| Program Implementation and Operation |
| Appendix: Conversion Tables |
| Index |
