| Description |
xix, 522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
McGraw-Hill's GreenSource series |
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McGraw-Hill's GreenSource series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Global Warming: Climatic and Atmospheric Changes -- Ch. 2. Energy Systems -- Ch. 3. Solar Power System Physics and Technologies -- Ch. 4. California Solar Initiative Program -- Ch. 5. Energy Conservation -- Ch. 6. Passive Solar Heating Technologies -- Ch. 7. Fuel Cell Technology -- Ch. 8. Wind Energy Technologies -- Ch. 9. Ocean Energy Technologies -- Ch. 10. Hydroelectric and Micro-Hydro Turbine Power -- Ch. 11. Geothermal Energy -- Ch. 12. Biofuel, Biogas, and Thermal Depolymerization Technologies -- Ch. 13. Fission- and Fusion-Type Nuclear Power -- Ch. 14. Air Pollution Abatement -- Ch. 15. Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Carbon Trading Economics -- App. A. Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables -- App. B. Photo Gallery -- App. C. Historical Time Line of Solar Energy -- App. D. Glossary of Renewable Energy Power Systems |
| Summary |
This 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 |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Architecture and energy conservation.
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Building-integrated photovoltaic systems.
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Electric power systems.
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Hydroelectric power plants.
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Small power production facilities.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Sustainable buildings.
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Wind power plants.
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| LC no. |
2009029279 |
| ISBN |
0071621474 (alk. paper) |
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9780071621472 (alk. paper) |
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