Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation

Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation looks at the principles and practice of energy supply and it?s consumption by buildings. By covering energy-efficient heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, this book also considers the systems needed to create a low-energy, sustainable building. This new edition includes the latest in alternate-energy technology for example fuel cells, wind turbines and solar panels as well as updating important energy values and statistics. Using tables, figures and worked examples, the book is ideal for students studying energy management as part of building services, mechanical and architectural engineering courses. * Understand energy issues effecting the built environment such as cost, supply, taxation and policy * How to monitor, manage and avoid waste energy * Worked examples showing how to calculate key energy factors