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ENERGY ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, Second Edition


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The textbook is designed for B.Tech students of Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and M.Tech students of Power System/Energy Engineering/Energy Management. It will also be useful for MBA courses on Energy Management conducted by some universities through distance education mode. The book, now in its Second Edition, offers an exhaustive discussion of the energy analysis methodologies and tools to optimize the utilization of energy and how to enhance efficiency during conversion of energy from one form to another. It illustrates the energy analysis methods used in factories, transportation systems and buildings highlighting the various forms of use. It also discusses the thermodynamic principles of energy conversion and constitution of energy balance equation for such systems. The book examines the energy costs in our everyday life in terms of energy inputs in food cultivation. It also discusses similar energy costs of using fuels, other goods and services in our daily life KEY FEATURES • Includes numerous questions and answers on Energy Management • Contains problems and solutions on Energy Management • Provides MCQs for the preparation of certified energy auditor examination conducted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, GoI • Includes Case Studies NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION • Includes new chapters on Electrical Systems, Transformers, Electric Motors, Pumps and Fans, Compressors, Water Heaters, Electrolytic Processes, and Energy Control Centre • Incorporates latest topics in the existing chapters • Provides critical case studies




Energy Management


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Energy Management: Conservation and Audit discusses the energy scenario, including energy conservation, management, and audit, along with the methodology supported by industrial examples. Energy economics of systems has been elaborated with concepts of life cycle assessment and costing, and rate of return. Topics such as energy storage, co-generation, and waste heat recovery to energy efficiency have discussed. The challenges faced in conserving energy sources (steam and electricity) have elaborated along with the improvements in the lighting sector. Further, it covers optimization procedures for the development in the industry related to energy conservation. The researchers, senior undergraduate, and graduate students focused on Energy Management, Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Audits, and Energy Conservation. This book covers current information related to energy management and includes energy audit and review all the leading equipment (boilers, CHP, pumps, heat exchangers) as well as procedural frameworks (energy audits, action planning, monitoring). It includes energy production and management from an industrial perspective, along with highlighting the various processes involved in energy conservation and auditing in various sectors and associated methods. It also explores future energy options and directions for energy security and sustainability.




Green Power for Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability


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This book is for practising power engineers and postgraduate students and researchers in Green Energy Technology and has been produced as a blend of theory and practice on the subject. The book covers various dimensions of sustainable power development through Green Power Technologies as a key to energy security and environmental sustainability for Indian power sector. Strategies for 12th Five-Year Plan and Vision for 13th Plan and beyond has been put forward for providing a wider horizon to the researchers for understanding national perspective. This book basically deals with the transition of conventional power to the Green mega power - an inevitable change for combating the climate change. An important aspect of next generation Green Technology option, the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has been discussed with Indian perspective. Low carbon technology vision for India together with strategies, challenges and opportunities in Green Power for energy security, environmental sustainability may provide the readers an opportunity for course- correction in their line of thinking in Green Energy technology.




World ESCO Outlook


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As country after country around the world embraces the idea of self-funding energy efficiency, an energy performance contracting (EPC) model emerges and then changes to meet local needs. World ESCO Outlook captures this rapidly changing landscape, and offers valuable insights into this fascinating and important industry. The authors have brought together the best of in-country experts from nearly 60 countries to share their knowledge and experience as to what makes EPC successful in their specific environments. In telling their story, they also reveal some exciting new overseas market opportunities, and provide the most complete picture available of today's ESCO world. EPC offers the tools and answers to get energy saving projects going. Energy efficiency is the most cost effective way to reduce pollution and, at the same time, make money. EPC brings these goals together by making future energy savings available now to meet energy and environmental needs with guaranteed results.




Research Handbook on Climate Change Mitigation Law


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As well as taking stock of the current and proposed legal instruments, the book looks at the wider policy and economic aspects of coping with climate change. It provides a comparative overview of key issues across Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacifi




Handbook of Research on Climate Change Impact on Health and Environmental Sustainability


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Climate change is not only one of the greatest threats to modern civilization; it is also a great challenge to economic development in the 21st century. Global warming can lead to periods of both drought and intense rain, causing crops to fail and ruining the livelihoods of many in underdeveloped countries. The Handbook of Research on Climate Change Impact on Health and Environmental Sustainability is an authoritative reference source that offers a comprehensive and timely analysis of various aspects of global warming and its consequences. Featuring such topics as assessment of and adaption to climate change, water and its socio-economic impact, the environmental effects of climate change on human health, and the mitigation of climate change on both a local and global level, this expansive handbook is an essential reference source for students, researchers, academicians, engineers, government executives, and other practitioners looking to make a difference in the treatment of our environment. This publication features timely research on subjects including, but not limited to, climate change and its effect on both urbanization and the trade competitiveness of different regions, water-related diseases flourishing due to climate change, health risks and rethinking health service provision, losses from natural disasters, farmers’ views on the environment, drought management policies, groundwater resource management, trends in long-term rainfall, fishery management and productivity, preserving biodiversity, and sustainable forest use.




Renewable and Alternative Energy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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As the human population expands and natural resources become depleted, it becomes necessary to explore other sources for energy consumption and usage. Renewable and Alternative Energy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of emerging perspectives and innovations for alternative energy sources. Highlighting relevant concepts on energy efficiency, current technologies, and ongoing industry trends, this is an ideal reference source for academics, practitioners, professionals, and upper-level students interested in the latest research on renewable energy.




Power Plant Engineering


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The book has been written for B.Tech / BE students in conformity with the syllabuses of various Indian universities. Special care has been taken to explain the complicated subject of power plant engineering in a language and with an approach so as to make it comprehensible and interesting to the undergraduate students. Thus, the basic concepts have been presented in brief but with full clarity. The orientation of the book has been kept towards the practical aspect of running the power plants while retaining the theoretical aspects at the same time, which is the unique feature of this book. Topics mentioned hereunder are either unique to this book or have received a focussed treatment: The book is replete with solved examples. Every chapter ends with a summary, objective type questions and review questions. Practical problems have been provided wherever required. References of related published works and website addresses have also been provided for further studies.