Solar Energy Pocket Reference

Author:   David Thorpe ,  Christopher L. Martin ,  D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781138806337


Pages:   186
Publication Date:   10 November 2017
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This handy pocket reference provides a wealth of practical information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies. Topics covered include solar radiation and its detailed measurement, the emissivity and absorption properties of materials, solar thermal energy collection and storage, photovoltaics (both at all scales), solar cooling, and the use of solar energy for desalination and drying. The book also includes conversion factors, standards and constants and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations and explanations, as well as a chapter making the business case for solar power. Anyone with an interest in solar energy, including energy professionals and consultants, engineers, architects, academic researchers and students, will find a host of answers in this book – a practical assimilation of fundamentals, data, technologies and guidelines for application.

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Author:   David Thorpe ,  Christopher L. Martin ,  D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd New edition
Weight:   0.195kg
ISBN:  

9781138806337


ISBN 10:   1138806331
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   10 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Sunlight Modelling available solar radiation Emissivity and absorption of materials Photovoltaics Solar thermal systems Desalination and drying Solar cooling Making the business case Units Standards Resources for calculation and modelling

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David Thorpe is a lecturer on one planet living at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a consultant on renewable energy and sustainable building, and author of several academic books and numerous articles. He is also Founder/Patron of One Planet Council.

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