Sustainable energy systems engineering : the complete green building design resource
This highly visual resource goes beyond theory and provides solid, hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering information on the design and installation of sustainable energy systems. You will find everything you need -- including real-world case studies -- to develop the most energy efficient systems possible for a wide variety of projects. -- Publisher description
xxix, 568 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780071473590, 0071473599
70176841
Chapter 1. Solar power technology
Chapter 2. Solar power generation design
Chapter 3. Solar power generation project implementation
Chapter 4. Energy conservation
Chapter 5. Leed-Leadership in energy and environmental design
Chapter 6. California Energy Commission rebate incentive plans
Chapter 7. Economics of solar power systems
Chapter 8. Passive solar heating technologies
Chapter 9. Fuel cell technologies
Chapter 10. Wind energy technologies
Chapter 11. Ocean energy technologies
Chapter 12. Geothermal energy
Chapter 13. Biofuels and biogas technologies
Chapter 14. Hydroelectric power
Chapter 15. Nuclear power
Chapter 16. Pollution abatement
Appendix A: Unit conversion and design reference tables
Appendix B: Photovoltaic system support hardware and structures
Appendix C: California Energy Commission rebate forms and certified equipment
Appendix D: Historical timeline of solar energy
Appendix E: List of sustainable energy equipment suppliers and consultants
Includes index