Energy-efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance

Energy-efficient Building Systems, Green Strategies for Operationand Maintenance--------------------------------------------------Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption Propertyand facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systemsas a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial buildingsystems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs andmeet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity toolcontains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful greenbuilding projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.From energy management and auditing, HVAC systems, cooling towers,and pumping systems!to lighting, electrical systems, automation, andbuilding envelope, this expert resource takes readers step by stepthrough procedures for getting optimal performance from every buildingsystem. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improvingefficiency!identifying promising new solutions!evaluating their feasibility!andestimating actual savings. Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-EfficientBuilding Systems enables building professionals to: Get an in-depthunderstanding of the principles of each building system Select themost efficient systems for any nonresidential building Maximize energyefficiency with practical strategies and solutions Utilize hands-onmethods for evaluating feasibility and estimating savings Review real-worldexamples of successful green building projects Inside This Cost-SavingEnergy Guide / Energy Management and Energy Auditing / Air-Conditioningand Central Chiller Systems / Boilers and Heating Systems / PumpingSystems / Cooling Towers / Air Handling and Distribution Systems /Lighting Systems / Building Electrical Systems / Building AutomationSystems / Building Envelope--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Lal Jayamahais a mechanical engineer and the directorof the PREMAS Energy Centre, in Singapore. He has more than 15 yearsof industrial and academic experience in energy efficiency. He hasbeen the team leader for energy audits and energy retrofit projectsinvolving office buildings, retail malls, institution buildings, hotels,hospitals and industrial plant. He is a Professional Engineer (PE)and a Chartered Engineer (UK). He is also a member of the Institutionof Mechanical Engineers, UK and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeratingand Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Dr. Jayamaha has publisheda number of research papers and has been a key speaker at energy efficiencyseminars held throughout the world. He has been a guest lecturer atthe National University of Singapore for the last seven years.