ABSTRACT

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.

part 1|330 pages

Theory and Technology

section Section I|40 pages

Optimizing Heat and Power Resources

chapter Chapter One|6 pages

Heat and Power Resources Overview

chapter Chapter Two|13 pages

Expressing Power Cycle Performance

chapter Chapter Three|12 pages

Localized vs Central Station Power Generation

chapter Chapter Four|6 pages

Selection of Power Generation Systems

section Section II|96 pages

Thermal Technologies

chapter Chapter Five|22 pages

Heating Value and Combustion of Fuel

chapter Chapter Six|19 pages

Properties and Value of Steam

chapter Chapter Seven|29 pages

Boilers

chapter Chapter Eight|22 pages

Heat Recovery

section Section III|192 pages

Prime Mover Technologies

chapter Chapter Nine|42 pages

Reciprocating Engines

chapter Chapter Ten|36 pages

Combustion Gas Turbines

chapter Chapter Eleven|37 pages

Steam Turbines

chapter Chapter Twelve|13 pages

Combined and Steam Injection Cycles

chapter Chapter Thirteen|11 pages

Controlling Prime Movers

chapter Chapter Fourteen|48 pages

Renewable & Alternative Power Technologies

part 2|127 pages

Operating Environment

section Section IV|67 pages

Environmental Considerations

chapter Chapter Fifteen|11 pages

Air Pollution Regulatory Programs

chapter Chapter Sixteen|16 pages

Air Permitting Process

chapter Chapter Seventeen|32 pages

Emissions Control Measures

chapter Chapter Eighteen|5 pages

Refrigerants and the CFC Issue

section Section V|57 pages

Utility Industry and Energy Rates

chapter Chapter Nineteen|9 pages

Natural Gas Industry Overview

chapter Chapter Twenty|13 pages

Electric Industry Overview

chapter Chapter Twenty-one|17 pages

Utility Rate Structures

chapter Chapter Twenty-Two|13 pages

Utility Bill Analysis

part 3|311 pages

Applications

section Section VI|119 pages

Localized Electric Generation

chapter Chapter Twenty-three|31 pages

Localized Electric Generation Applications Overview

chapter Chapter Twenty-Four|9 pages

Electricity

chapter Chapter Twenty-Five|8 pages

Electric Generators

chapter Chapter Twenty-Six|40 pages

Generator Driver Applications and Selection

chapter Chapter Twenty-Seven|16 pages

Electric Generator Switchgear & Controls

chapter Chapter Twenty-Eight|11 pages

Interconnecting Electric Generators

section Section VII|71 pages

Mechanical Drive Services

chapter Chapter Twenty-Nine|18 pages

Mechanical Drive Applications Overview

chapter Chapter Thirty|22 pages

Air Compressors

chapter Chapter Thirty-One|18 pages

Pumps

chapter Chapter Thirty-Two|11 pages

Fans

section Section VIII|117 pages

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

chapter Chapter Thirty-Three|12 pages

Refrigeration Cycles and Performance Ratings

chapter Chapter Thirty-Four|8 pages

Psychrometrics

chapter Chapter Thirty-Seven|32 pages

Vapor Compression-Cycle Systems

chapter Chapter Thirty-Eight|15 pages

Absorption Cooling Systems

chapter Chapter Thirty-Nine|19 pages

Desiccant Dehumidification Technologies

part 4|98 pages

Analysis and Implementation

section Section IX|96 pages

Integrated Approach to Facility Resource Optimization

chapter Chapter Forty|14 pages

Integrated Approach to Energy Resource Optimization Projects

chapter Chapter Forty-One|32 pages

Technical Analysis

chapter Chapter Forty-Two|8 pages

Evaluating Project Financial Potential

chapter Chapter Forty-three|18 pages

Project Contracting And Financing Options

chapter Chapter Forty-Four|22 pages

Program Implementation and Operation