| Description |
1 online resource (x, 152 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Chapter 1 Solar photovoltaic systems; Mono-crystalline cells (c-Si); Polycrystalline silicon cells (c-Si); Ribbon pulled silicon cell; Amorphous silicon (a-Si); PV modules; Connection of PV modules; Types of system; Installation requirements; Siting of the inverter; Testing and commissioning; Testing the d.c. side of the installation; Insulation resistance test; Testing the a.c. side of the installation; Chapter 2 Solar thermal heating; Types of collectors; Types of solar thermal systems; Filling the system |
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Chapter 3 Domestic wind turbinesPlanning permission; Connection of the wind turbine to its point of use; Interconnection to the low voltage supply; Commissioning and testing; Chapter 4 Heat pumps; Air to water heat pump; Ground source heat pumps; Horizontal trench system; Lake and canal collectors; Direct circulation system; Chapter 5 Combined heat and power units (CHPs); Internal combustion engine; Stirling engine; Index |
| Summary |
The renewable energy field is an area of rapid growth with many government initiatives in place to encourage mainstream take-up of energy-saving technologies in buildings. In the UK, over 100,000 students per year undertake plumbing and electrical installation vocational courses that will be directly affected by these developments. More importantly, there will be an even greater number of professionals studying toward renewable energy installation and inspection courses that need this information. This new book from bestselling author Chris Kitcher provides an overview of all of the latest tec |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Electric power systems.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Renewable Energy
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- General.
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Electric power systems
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Renewable energy sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136073748 |
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1136073744 |
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1283520745 |
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9781283520744 |
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9780080970653 |
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0080970656 |
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