• ISBN13: 9788126941858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Engineering
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: July 21, 2025
• Pages: 368
• Original Price: INR 995.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 550 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Industries / Energy, Industrial Engineering, and Industrial Technology

Industrial energy conservation has gained significance since the first global oil crisis and is now a key consideration in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial systems. A global consensus underscores the need for a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to energy systems—requiring both technical expertise and practical conservation skills. Industrial Energy Conservation Techniques: Concepts, Applications and Case Studies provides a foundational understanding of energy conservation practices commonly employed in process industries. It serves as a valuable resource for technical professionals and students of mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering, as well as non-specialists, helping them assess the relevance of their technologies and organisations within modern energy systems. Written in concise language, it explains essential concepts through detailed case studies, demonstrating their relevance across industrial contexts. Each unit is well-illustrated and includes principles, applications and insights drawn from numerous industrial energy audits.

K. Nagabhushan Raju has been actively involved in the ever-growing field of energy for nearly two decades, bringing deep expertise and interdisciplinary insight to his work. A mechanical engineer by training, he holds a Master's degree with a specialisation in Energy Conservation and a doctorate in Instrumentation. During his tenure at TERI, he conducted energy audits for over 30 medium and large-scale industries and received specialised training from the European Commission. Drawing on his industry knowledge, he has both consulted for numerous companies and developed hands-on energy training programmes tailored for engineering professionals. His academic contributions include multiple publications and conference presentations. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Instrumentation at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

• Contents
• Preface iii
PART-I: THERMAL ENERGY CONSERVATION
• 1. Fuels and Combustion 3
• 2. Heat Exchangers 20
• 3. Energy Efficient Steam Generation 29
• 4. Energy Efficient Use of Steam 51
• 5. Furnaces-Efficient Heat Utilisation 70
• 6. Insulation/Refractories 90
• 7. Scope for Waste Heat Recovery 105
PART-II: ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSERVATION
• 8. Introduction to Electrical Energy 119
• 9. Load Management and Maximum Demand Control 125
• 10. Transformer Load Management 136
• 11. System Power Factor and Use of Capacitors 149
• 12. Electrical Distribution System 161
• 13. Efficient Use of Electric Motors 168
• 14. Industrial Lighting and Illumination 186
• 15. Electrical Furnaces 208
• 16. Demand Side Management 226
PART-III: ENERGY CONSERVATION IN INDUSTRIAL UTILITIES
• 17. Introduction to Industrial Utilities 245
• 18. Compressed Air Systems 255
• 19. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 279
• 20. Efficient Utilisation of Pumps 294
• 21. Efficient Utilisation of Industrial Fans and Blowers 311
• 22. Cooling Towers 327
• 23. Captive Power Generation (DG Sets) 345