Alternative energy systems in building design /

Synopsis: Design high-performance alternative energy systems for buildings. A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction mater...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gevorkian, Peter (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2010]
Edition:First edition.
Series:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:
Electric power systems.
Small power production facilities.
Sustainable buildings.
Building-integrated photovoltaic systems.
Renewable energy sources.
Wind power plants.
Hydroelectric power plants.
Architecture and energy conservation.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:Synopsis: Design high-performance alternative energy systems for buildings. A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design includes information on LEED design, energy conservation, and solar power financing and return on investment. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and national and international carbon cap and trade are also discussed. Valuable appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers: Solar power system physics and technologies; California solar initiative program; Energy conservation; Passive heating solar technologies; Fuel cell technology; Wind energy technologies; Ocean energy technologies; Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power; Geothermal energy; Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies; Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power and air pollution abatement.
Item Description:Print version c2010.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 522 pages) : illustrations.
Also available in print edition.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0071621474
0071738061
0071621474 (print-ISBN)
9780071621472

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