THEORY AND TECHNOLOGYOptimizing Heat and Power ResourcesHeat and Power Resources OverviewExpressing Power Cycle PerformanceLocalized vs. Central Station Power GenerationSelection of Power Generation SystemsThermal TechnologiesHeating Value and Combustion of FuelProperties and Value of SteamBoilersHeat RecoveryPrime Mover TechnologiesReciprocating EnginesCombustion Gas TurbinesSteam TurbinesCombined and Steam Injection CyclesControlling Prime MoversRenewable and Alternative Power TechnologiesOPERATING ENVIRONMENTEnvironmental ConsiderationsAir Pollution Regulatory ProgramsAir Permitting ProcessEmissions Control MeasuresRefrigerants and the CFC IssueUtility Industry and Energy RatesNatural Gas Industry OverviewElectric Industry OverviewUtility Rate StructuresUtility Bill AnalysisAPPLICATIONSLocalized Electric GenerationLocalized Electric Generation Applications OverviewElectricityElectric GeneratorsGenerator Driver Applications and SelectionElectric Generator Switchgear and ControlsInterconnecting Electric GeneratorsMechanical Drive ServicesMechanical Drive Applications OverviewAir CompressorsPumpsFansRefrigeration and Air ConditioningRefrigeration Cycles and Performance RatingsPsychrometricsHeat Extraction-Evaporators, Chilled Water, Economizer and Thermal StorageHeat Rejection-Condensers, Cooling Towers, Heat Pumps and Heat RecoveryVapor Compression-Cycle SystemsAbsorption Cooling SystemsDesiccant Dehumidification TechnologiesANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATIONIntegrated Approach to Energy Resource Optimization ProjectsIntegrated Approach OverviewTechnical AnalysisEvaluating Project Financial PotentialProject Contracting and Financing OptionsProgram Implementation and OperationAppendix: Conversion TablesIndex
