Energy Management and Efficiency: Principles and Applications - Hardcover

by Marian Lucas (Editor)

The planning and operation of the consumption and production of energy is referred to as energy management. It strives to achieve climate protection, resource conservation and cost savings. Energy assessment is one of the significant initial stages in developing an effective cost control energy program. Facility management, logistics, production, energy procurement, maintenance, etc. are the operational functions in which energy management is required. Formulating energy strategies for industries involves the considerations of the use of renewable energies, yield expectations, energy investments, etc. Potential energy strategies fall under the classification of passive strategy, maximum strategy and strategy aimed at short-term or long-term profit maximization. Energy efficiency is achieved when there is optimum reduction in the amount of energy expenditure required for providing services. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to energy management and efficiency. Also included in this book is a detailed explanation of the various principles and applications of energy management. It is a resource guide for experts as well as students.