Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (GreenSource Books) (P/L CUSTOM SCORING SURVEY) - Hardcover

Gevorkian, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071621474 ISBN 13: 9780071621472

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2009

Synopsis

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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

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0071621474
• ISBN 13: 9780071621472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 552