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Research and Markets: Comprehensive, Best Selling HandBook Coveringboth Plant Engineers & Managers to Energy Conservation Out Now (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:11072008

Dublin - Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fdf428/plant_engineers)has
announced the addition of the "Plant Engineers & ManagersGuide To
Energy Conservation, 9th Edition" report to their offering.

Authors: Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M. and Scott Dunning, Ph.D.,P.E.

Now in its fully updated ninth edition, this comprehensive, best
selling handbook covers both management and engineering strategies
which can be utilized to slash energy costs by as much as 40% in
industrial facilities. Many of the existing chapters have beenrevised
to reflect the latest advances, and new material has been added on
motor drive systems, LEED , measurement and verification, andbuilding
commissioning. Topics covered include cogeneration, gas distributed
generation technologies, steam system optimization, geothermal heat
pumps, electricity purchasing strategies and power quality case
studies. You'll also find ready-to-apply guidelines for life cycle
costing, electrical system optimization, lighting and HVAC system
efficiency improvement, mechanical and process system performance,
building energy loss reduction, financing energy projects, energy
purchasing, and strategies for establishing an effective energy
conservation-oriented maintenance program.

Key Topics Covered:

-The Role of the Plant Engineer in Energy Management

-Energy Economic Decision Making

-The Facility Survey

-Electrical System Optimization

-Utility and Process System Optimization

-Heat Transfer

-Reducing Building Energy Losses

-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Optimization

-Cogeneration a Maintenance Program for Plant Efficiency and Energy
Savings