This is the second edition of the Energy Systems Analysis And Management Manual with the first edition dating to 1997. In the years since the first edition many changes have been seen in the industry.
With the rising cost of fossil fuels and the increase of environmental concerns, reducing the energy consumption of HVAC systems is increasingly important. With these changes and with new changes coming on the horizon, the SMACNA contractor needs to be positioned to meet these challenges. New construction is only one part of the opportunities that are available for the contractor. Opportunities exist in other parts of the industry and the Energy Systems Analysis And Management Manual Task Force was formed to develop a revised and updated manual that addresses the variety of services which can be provided by the SMACNA contractor.
The intent of this manual is to provide the SMACNA contractor an overview of a variety of business opportunities, allowing the contractor to select those which might provide the greatest return on investment consistent with market forces in the local area. Topics presented in this manual include:
- Energy Conservation Management
- Air Systems
- Domestic Water Systems
- Electrical Systems
- HVAC System Maintenance and IAQ
- The Energy Audit
- Energy Management Maintenance And Monitoring
- Energy Estimating Procedures
- Economics Of Energy Reduction Projects
- CFC Refrigerant Regulation
- Energy Recovery Systems
- Evaporative Air Coolers
- Alternative Energy Systems
- Hydronic Recovery Systems
- Energy Recovery System Investment Analysis
- Energy Conservation Measures
- Legacy Systems
- Fundamentals Of Energy Transfer
It is not the intent of this manual to present these topics in depth. It is intended that manual present a general description of each topic with guidelines explaining the general knowledge or expertise required to pursue the various options. Once a reader determines that they wish to pursue a topic in more depth, they are directed to other SMACNA manuals or publications.
SMACNA wishes to thank the efforts and funding of the National Energy Management Institute in assisting in the development of the first edition, and their contribution towards the second edition for the industry. SMACNA also thanks the SMACNA contractors who, as members of the Energy Systems Analysis And Management Manual Task Force, volunteered their time and effort to the development of this manual. SMACNA appreciates their dedication and willingness to share their knowledge and experience.