Handbook of Energy Audits

This handbook walks through the process of planning and carrying out energy audits of electrical, mechanical, and building systems in any type of facility. It will be useful for energy engineers, non-engineers, and others new to the field of energy management. The handbook explains how to evaluate how energy is used in commercial facilities, how to establish accurate baseline information, and how to identify where energy consumption can be reduced. Topics covered in detail include energy accounting procedures, electrical, mechanical, building, and process systems analysis, life cycle costing, and maintenance management. The handbook includes example calculations and a glossary. This eighth edition covers ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 energy audits, and contains a new chapter on water conservation. The book is distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Thumann is executive director of the Association of Energy Engineers, and a veteran of the Bechtel Corporation. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)