Meckler M., Hyman L. Sustainable On-Site CHP Systems: Design, Construction and Operation

McGraw-Hill, 2010. — 465 p. — ISBN: 978-0-07-160318-8This book has included discussion issues believed to be relevant for mechanical and electrical engineers, building owners, developers, building and plant operators,architects, and contractors involved with the design and management of building andindustrial heating, cooling and power needs in the twenty-first century. The book has been organized in six major sections (parts) focused on the planning, design, construction, and operation of CHP. Part 1 outlines the basics of CHP systems and regulations; Part 2 discusses how to complete a feasibility study and a life-cyclecost analysis; Part 3 focuses on design and how to develop a CHP plant from scratch and deal with risk management issues, which are critical to its economic success; Part 4 provides guidelines for the construction process including operations; and Part 5 discusses plant operations and continued maintenance. The book also includes (Part 6) a wide variety of selected CHP case studies from leaders, contributors, and experts in the field. CHP also provides opportunities for businesses to become carbon neutral by using biofuels to power their CHP systems.