Energy Management Principles, 2nd Edition

Chapter 3

General Principles of Energy Management

Abstract

Energy is ubiquitous because it permeates every aspect of human endeavor. At first glance, the diversity of energy end-uses is so great as to defy any attempted classification or synthesis. However, certain general principles exist and these can be employed to use energy resources more efficiently, to extend and prolong existing supplies, and to bring the benefits of low-cost energy to a greater share of the world’s population. This chapter discusses the basic approaches to energy management and describes 16 general principles that provide a starting point for initiating energy management efforts in any activity.

Keywords

Approaches; general principles; energy quality; efficiency; ...