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OverviewDrawing on the experience of some of the foremost experts in the field, this easy-to-use and affordable pocket reference includes a wealth of information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies. Topics covered range from solar angles, sun path diagrams, solar radiation and radiative properties of materials through to thermal collectors, thermal energy storage, photovoltaics and daylighting. The book also includes conversion factors and constants and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations and explanations. Anyone with an interest in solar energy, including professional architects and engineers, home builders, academic researchers, students and energy consultants will find a host of answers in this book – a practical assimilation of data, fundamentals and guidelines for application. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher L. Martin , D. Yogi GoswamiPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Earthscan Ltd Dimensions: Width: 9.50cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 15.50cm Weight: 0.066kg ISBN: 9781844073061ISBN 10: 1844073068 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 01 August 2005 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9781138806337 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSun/earth Geometric Relationship * Solar Angles * Solar Time * Declination Angle * Equation of Time * World Standard Time Meridians * Sun Path Diagrams * Shading * Solar Radiation * Radiative Properties of Materials * Transparent Materials * Thermal Collector Overview * Non-Concentrating Thermal Collectors * Concentrating Thermal Collectors * Thermal Energy Storage * Photovoltaics * Water Heating * Space Heating * Solar Heating System Evaluation * Daylighting * Solar Drying * Life Cycle Costing * References * Conversion Factors * ISES *ReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher Martin is a researcher at the Energy & Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota. Yogi Goswami is President of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES).. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |