Energy conservation in buildings and industrial plants. [includes glossary]

Book · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6864905

Meckler, M

An examination is made of the opportunities and alternatives for energy conservation where great savings are possible - the design, construction, and operation of buildings and industrial facilities. Contrasts are made between the actual energy requirements of various building types (office buildings, schools, hospitals, shopping centers) and results are described of recent energy conservation measures applied to existing buildings. Energy-saving options available in the design and construction of new buildings covered are: measures in planning on-site operations; energy-intensive construction materials; energy-saving methods in designing and constructing a building's exterior envelope; ways to conserve energy in interior building spaces. Basics of energy management methods in buildings and the various building-automation systems available are reviewed. Energy-saving opportunities in areas of maintenance, providing better training for and communications with operating personnel, using computers and microprocessors for load computations, energy analysis, and monitoring or control of various energy consuming systems are explored. Other topics covered are: power generation, including solar energy as a conservation strategy; energy use at the construction site; fuel-resource utilization; load management; on-site energy systems; and alternative options such as waste recycling and geothermal energy. A broad nationwide overview of energy policies and overall strategies, a historical review of industrial sector conservation opportunities, and the environmental impact of the various energy technologies are presented. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 6864905
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
BUILDINGS
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DEMAND
DESIGN
ENERGY
ENERGY ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SUPPLIES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MICROPROCESSORS
NORTH AMERICA
ON-SITE POWER GENERATION
OPERATION
POWER GENERATION
RECYCLING
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR ENERGY
USA