Energy efficient heating: an overview

Knowledge Series KS14

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2009
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Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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Knowledge Series

Abstract

Acts as an introduction to energy efficient heating systems for engineers and building professionals. Addresses requirements of legislation, minimising heat loads, energy efficiency, condensing boilers, combined heat and power, and heat pumps. Also covers industrial heating, controls, renewables, community heating, heating benchmarks, and gross and net calorific values.

Author

Jones, P. and Day, T.

ISBN

9781903287989

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management
  • Space heating/central heating
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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