Solar Energy Thermal Technology

by Brian Norton

Overview

Solar Energy Technology deals with all aspects of solar energy systems. The fundamentals of predicting avail- ability; economic appraisal strategies; specific collector sub-systems, including a proven analytical procedure for predicting performance; and analyses of solar energy systems from dryers to greenhouses, passive solar buildings to water pumps, are covered in depth. Researchers and technologists need to have an insight into the challenges implementation entails, and this book presents practical constraints, operational considerations, and the latest research results. The book should be of great interest to students as well as professionals undertaking feasibility studies, development and implementation, technical assistance, and training assignments. Political action and pressure groups will also find the text useful for developing energy policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447117445
Publisher:	Springer London
Publication date:	11/20/2011
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Pages:	279
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 The Solar Energy Resource.- 3 Transmission of Solar Energy Through Transparent Materials.- 4 Absorption of Solar Energy at Surfaces.- 5 Convective Heat Transfer in Solar Energy Systems.- 6 Solar Energy Storage.- 7 Flat-Plate Collectors.- 8 Line-Axis Concentrating Collectors.- 9 Solar Ponds.- 10 Solar Water Heaters.- 11 Solar Dryers.- 12 Solar Refrigeration.- 13 Greenhouses.- 14 Passive and Hybrid Solar Design of Buildings.- References.