Energy Conservation Through Control

Energy Conservation Through Control provides information pertinent to energy-conserving control systems, which is relevant to efficient plant operations. This book discusses the processes involving energy conversion and examines the laws of thermodynamics. Organized into four parts encompassing nine chapters, this book starts with an overview of the first law of thermodynamics, which emphasizes that energy is naturally conserved in any isolated system. This text then explores the various aspects of combustion, which includes air pollution control, controlling airflow, and controlling fuel flow. Other chapters describe the common refrigeration systems and examine the factors affecting their performance. This book discusses as well the importance of refrigeration systems in industrial processing and to air-condition buildings. The final chapter deals with the general features and control problems in energy conservation in heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Plant designers, control engineers, power plant operators, and industrial managers will find this book extremely useful.

Table of Contents:
Preface Symbols Part I Introduction Chapter 1 Thermodynamics and Energy Conservation A. Conservation of Available Work B. Mixing is Irreversible C. Heat Transfer is Irreversible D. Throttling is Irreversible References Part II Energy Conversion Processes Chapter 2 Combustion Control Systems A. Controlling Fuel Flow B. Controlling Airflow C. Air Pollution Control References Chapter 3 Steam Plant Management A. Steam Turbine Controls B. Steam Header Controls C. Boiler Controls D. Multiple-Boiler Plants References Chapter 4 Compressor Control Systems A. The Thermodynamics of Compression B. Compressor Characteristics C. Pressure and Flow Controls D. Surge Protection E. Multiple-Compressor Installations References Chapter 5 Refrigeration A. Mechanical Refrigeration B. Deep Cooling C. Steam Refrigeration D. Brine and Chilled-Water Systems References Part III Mass-Transfer Operations Chapter 6 Evaporation A. Evaporating Systems B. Product-Quality Controls C. Steam Management References Chapter 7 Drying of Solids A. Adiabatic Drying B. Continuous Adiabatic Dryers C. Minimizing Energy Usage D. Nonadiabatic Dryers References Chapter 8 Distillation A. Objectives and Principles ?. Product-Quality Controls C. Energy-Conservation Techniques D. Energy Recovery Techniques References Part IV Energy Systems in Buildings Chapter 9 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning A. Defining a Comfortable Environment B. HVAC Systems C. HVAC Management D. Solar Energy Systems ReferencesIndex