Each volume in the Energy Library contains hundreds of pages of valuable information. Click on the volume's title image to begin viewing. A brief description of each volume appears below.
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Residential Energy Systems Exhaustive coverage of home energy use for both new and existing homeowners. Heat pumps, water heaters, kitchen appliances, doors, windows, insulation and even cordless electric lawn-mowers are just a few of the subjects covered. |
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Energy Technologies Information on energy-use relating to different industries and technologies. Boilers, powder coating, induction heat treating, infrared drying/curing, UV coating/curing, Laser cutting and waste disposal are just a few of the subjects covered in this expansive title. |
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Cooling System Alternatives
Covers commercial and industrial equipment such as chillers, absorbers, heat pumps and thermal storage systems. In addition to explaining the basics of the refrigeration cycle, it provides unbiased information such as: • The consequences of CFC phaseout • Clarifying information about gas engine-driven and absorption chillers • The best methods of reducing overall operating costs • Considerations in maintaining the new breed of cooling equipment |
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Lighting Systems A virtual encyclopedia on the subject of lighting, it covers different types of lighting equipment - fluorescent, incandescent, HID (high/low pressure sodium, metal halide, etc.) and their applications. It also discusses maintenance and troubleshooting, efficiency and operating characteristics of each type. A retrofit section assists with the decision on what and how to retrofit existing lighting. |
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Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Complete descriptive information on closed- and open-loop geothermal heat pump systems. Residential, multifamily and commercial applications are all covered. A special section on installations provides testimonials from owners, developers and facilities managers on the money savings and increased efficiency and longevity they've experienced from their geothermal systems. |
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Motors & Drives Covers the subject of motors from an explanation of how they work, to the advantages/disadvantages of adjustable speed drives. Special paths on motor maintenance and troubleshooting, and economic comparisons of replacing existing motors with different types of motors makes this information especially valuable for commercial and industrial consumers. |
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Power Quality Offers information on power quality from residential, agricultural and commercial/industrial perspectives. Topics include surge protection, battery back-up systems, power conditioners, grounding, electrical noise/interference and harmonics. Assists in diagnosing problems then offers solutions and provides a "how-to-do" your own power quality audit. |
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