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This thoroughly revised edition is a manager's guide to the most important areas of energy cost cutting. Written by three energy professionals, it provides insights into these areas and also builds the skills needed to succeed in the fast changing energy management field. The fourth edition features a new chapter on distributed generation, presenting the basic ideas and operational strategies, as well as covering the common technologies. It examines the objectives of energy management and the most effective techniques and tools for achieving results. more...

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This well established handbook, written and sponsored by the Electrical Contractors' Association and Select (formerly the Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland), provides a detailed, authoritative guide to the Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations. As the regulations are not drafted by topic, the handbook will be particularly useful in guiding designers, installers, inspectors and testers round the various requirements. It gives practical guidance on how to approach new installations, extensions to existing installations, and the more extensive testing and inspection which are required. The handbook has been revised to take account of amendments introduced by BS 7671:2001 effective from 1 January 2002. The most significant changes are:. · chapter 13 rewritten to include three sections on protection for safety, design and selection of electrical equipment. · a new chapter 44 on overvoltage protection. · a new chapter 48 on high fire risk situations. · revisions to the requirements on rooms containing a bath or shower. · new earthing requirements for the installation of equipment with high protective conductor outlets more...

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The Classic Blueprint for Do-It-Yourself Homebuilders Updated to Reflect the Latest Materials, Techniques, and Options!. Covering everything from hiring the right vendors to choosing fixtures, this information-packed guide is a step-by-step roadmap for building a new home or remodeling an existing one. The heavily-revised Fourth Edition focuses on the latest technologies, materials, money-saving options, and environmentallyfriendly methods, allowing homeowners to save money, get more for their money, maximize their usable space, decrease maintenance costs, and choose from an exciting array of new options. more...

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Industry course book based on Hydrocarbon Exploration & Production given by TRACS International more...

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Two civil engineering experts present a focused, no-nonsense introduction to Autodesk's civil engineering software. AutoCAD Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this well-structured resource features focused discussions and practical exercises to help you quickly learn its core features. Reinforced with real-world tutorials drawn from the authors' extensive experience, it enables you to become productive in a hurry. Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 begins with an overview of key concepts and the software's interface, then discusses styles and tools so you can understand the basics of building. After you grasp the concepts, 50 pages of exercises give you actual practice with Civil 3D's capabilities.: Includes an overview of key Civil 3D concepts and gives you the interface instruction needed to immediately begin working with the program; Features in-depth, detailed coverage of lines and arcs, points, surveying, parcels, surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, sections, pipes, and project management; Concludes with 50 pages of practical exercises to reinforce concepts; Companion Web site includes all files needed to complete the tutorials, so you can compare your work with that of the experts. Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 is the practical reference you need to quickly become productive with Civil 3D. more...

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