This guide has been developed for Asian companies who want to improve energy efficiency through Cleaner Production and for stakeholders who want to help them. It includes a methodology, case studies for more than 40 Asian companies in 5 industry sectors, technical information for 25 energy equipments, training materials, a contact and information database.--Publisher's description.
The present Guide includes a Management Course for company managers, which outlines an approach to improve energy efficiency, more effective national policies, mechanisms to finance projects, and the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol. The Guide also includes a Technical Course providing company staff with a more detailed knowledge about energy equipment, such as boilers and electric motors, and training to assess performance and identify cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities. Publishing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The 8-volume set contains the Proceedings of the 25th ECOS 2012 International Conference, Perugia, Italy, June 26th to June 29th, 2012. ECOS is an acronym for Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation (of energy conversion systems and processes), summarizing the topics covered in ECOS: Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Exergy and Second Law Analysis, Process Integration and Heat Exchanger Networks, Fluid Dynamics and Power Plant Components, Fuel Cells, Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems, Renewable Energies, Thermo-Economic Analysis and Optimisation, Combustion, Chemical Reactors, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Building/Urban/Complex Energy Systems, Water Desalination and Use of Water Resources, Energy Systems- Environmental and Sustainability Issues, System Operation/ Control/Diagnosis and Prognosis, Industrial Ecology.
There is a need for a text book containing practical case studies in the subject of energy conservation and associated CO2 emission mitigation for UG & PG level engineering and science students. This book is written keeping in mind the application part of engineering knowledge and skills so that learners and practicing engineers can really apply the techniques in the field. Application of engineering principles and the methodology of integrating with practice in reducing CO2 emission are presented in this maiden edition. The first chapter provides an insight into the nexus between energy consumption and CO2 emission and the needed for mitigation. In Chapter-2 a detailed survey is presented to highlight the need of energy conservation and the achievements made. The application of numerical tools for critical analysis of energy systems to quantify energy consumption and CO2 emission mitigation potential are reviewed and presented. Detailed discussions on energy Audit, emission estimation methodology are enumerated in Chapter 3 to motivate the readers to understand and apply these strategies in the industrial environment. The cases of paper based industry, cement, spice powder and electronic contactors manufacturing industry are discussed for better understanding in chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7. In chapter 8, the application of numerical method-Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to pressure drop analysis in compressed air pipe junctions T and elbow are discussed with simulation results for energy and CO2 emission reduction. A brief introduction is presented on carbon capture in chapter 9. This book will be an eye opener for the readers looking for a career in the domain of Green Manufacturing and serve as a hand book for practicing engineers.
This publication is written by experts from many disciplines and various countries, with leading research organizations involved in preparing and reviewing the publication. It presents solutions for individuals, businesses, cities and countries plus other groups that have similar characteristics such as NGO and intergovernmental organizations. The book contains case studies, illustrations, maps and graphics and serves also as reference publication.--Publisher's description.
This e-book discusses methods that businesses may employ to reduce energy costs related to managing industrial buildings through environmentally sustainable methods. There are several chapters covering various aspects of energy assessments and each chapter is linked to case histories that are given in the appendix. The chapters cover energy efficient methods for managing lighting, insulation, machines, air conditioning and much more. Information needed during the assessment process is also supplemented in tables. Readers who wish to gain a better understanding of[] the many ways to reduce energy consumption can benefit from this book.
Universal access to safe, reliable energy is a necessary condition for providing the poor with safe water and sanitation, for maintaining adequate standards of living, and for achieving any of the Millennium Development Goals. The Asian Development Bank recognizes the importance of electricity and water access for the poor and has committed to providing such access by establishing the Energy for All and Water for All initiatives. While broad efforts aimed at regulatory reform and increasing energy and water access may be helpful, targeted interventions, measures, and approaches are often needed to ensure that the poor benefit from these efforts. This publication identifies specific infrastructure and utility service reform measures that can be taken to advance the interests of the poor.
