Abstract Cooling is necessary to many industrial processes, such as power generation units; refrigeration and air conditioning plants; and the manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum industries. As recently as 20 years ago, cooling towers were more the exception than the rule in the industry because of their high operating cost and the large capital required […]
Abstract Energy audits can be used to provide hands-on activities related to an energy management course. After learning the necessary background concepts, students need to be aware of what measurements must be taken to evaluate an existing energy system. In industry and universities, one may find apprentices and students from different educational backgrounds, such as […]