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Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (GreenSource Books) by Peter Gevorkian (2009, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education

ISBN-100071621474

ISBN-139780071621472

eBay Product ID (ePID)72740198

Product Key Features

Book TitleAlternative Energy Systems in Building Design (Greensource Books)

Number of Pages552 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicUrban & Land Use Planning, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Power Resources / Electrical, Environmental / General, Sustainability & Green Design

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Architecture

AuthorPeter Gevorkian

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight41.2 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-029279

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal720/.472

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Global Warming: Climatic and Atmospheric Changes Chapter 2: Energy Systems Chapter 3: Solar Power System Physics and Technologies Chapter 4: California Solar Initiative Chapter 5: Energy Conservation Chapter 6: Passive Solar Heat Technologies Chapter 7: Fuel Cell Technologies Chapter 8: Wind Energy Technologies Chapter 9: Ocean Energy Technologies Chapter 10: Hydro-Electric and Micro-Hydro Turbine Power Chapter 11: Geothermal Energy Technologies Chapter 12: Bio-Fuels and Thermal De-Polymerization Technologies Chapter 13: Fission- and Fusion-Type Nuclear Power Chapter 14: Pollution Abatement Chapter 15: Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Carbon Trading Appendices

SynopsisThis GreenSource book is a comprehensive design reference for architects, providing pragmatic, hands-on design and installation guidelines alternative energy systems technologies., Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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 Air pollution abatement

LC Classification NumberTK1005.G469 2009