Combined Heating, Cooling & Power Handbook

THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY Optimizing Heat and Power Resources Heat and Power Resources Overview Expressing Power Cycle Performance Localized vs. Central Station Power Generation Selection of Power Generation Systems Thermal Technologies Heating Value and Combustion of Fuel Properties and Value of Steam Boilers Heat Recovery Prime Mover Technologies Reciprocating Engines Combustion Gas Turbines Steam Turbines Combined and Steam Injection Cycles Controlling Prime Movers Renewable and Alternative Power Technologies OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Environmental Considerations Air Pollution Regulatory Programs Air Permitting Process Emissions Control Measures Refrigerants and the CFC Issue Utility Industry and Energy Rates Natural Gas Industry Overview Electric Industry Overview Utility Rate Structures Utility Bill Analysis APPLICATIONS Localized Electric Generation Localized Electric Generation Applications Overview Electricity Electric Generators Generator Driver Applications and Selection Electric Generator Switchgear and Controls Interconnecting Electric Generators Mechanical Drive Services Mechanical Drive Applications Overview Air Compressors Pumps Fans Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Cycles and Performance Ratings Psychrometrics Heat Extraction-Evaporators, Chilled Water, Economizer and Thermal Storage Heat Rejection-Condensers, Cooling Towers, Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery Vapor Compression-Cycle Systems Absorption Cooling Systems Desiccant Dehumidification Technologies ANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATION Integrated Approach to Energy Resource Optimization Projects Integrated Approach Overview Technical Analysis Evaluating Project Financial Potential Project Contracting and Financing Options Program Implementation and Operation Appendix: Conversion Tables Index