Thermal Insulation And Radiation Control
Kosny, Jan
Sold by Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 9 October 2009
New - Hardcover
Condition: New
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketSold by Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 9 October 2009
Condition: New
Quantity: 15 available
Add to basket
This book offers a unique treatment of building insulating products and the integration of these products with building components. This book was written for all those involved in building design, specification, construction, and commissioning, providing them with an understanding of and appreciation for the wide variety of thermal insulation products and technologies available for use in all types of buildings. The book proceeds from basic definitions and discussion of heat-transfer topics and thermal insulation concepts, to the design and use of these products. The impact of thermal insulation on dynamic building performance, including factors other than heating and cooling, is also discussed.
The book does not require an advanced mathematical background. The authors provide sufficient information to provide a qualitative understanding, with more mathematical sections included for those interested in modeling and analysis. The basic physics associated with heat transfer in buildings are presented, along with the steady-state and transient analysis techniques needed for the effective implementation of thermal insulation and assemblies.
Modern building design involves the integration of comfort, safety, economics, durability and cost considerations, all of which impact the selection and use of thermal insulation materials in buildings. In addition to theoretical explanations of the underlying science, the book details the properties and application of new thermal insulation materials, including vacuum panels, gas-filled panels, aerogels, phase-change materials, and radiation control technologies.
Given its scope, the book will be of interest to researchers and building engineers wishing to understand the latest technologies and materials available, so as to achieve reduced energy consumption in commercial and residential buildings.
Dr. Kośny is a leading building envelope researcher with 40 years of experience in the areas of building energy efficiency, building physics, thermal insulation, thermal storage, and building integrated solar technologies. Since 2019, he has been at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell (UML) as a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. From 2010 to 2019, he led the Building Enclosures and Advance Materials Research at the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable energy Systems (CSE), in Boston, MA. The main focus of this R&D program was on building physics, high-performance thermal control materials, and building integrated PV technologies. Prior to joining the Fraunhofer CSE, Dr. Kośny spent 18 years at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he developed several high-performance building envelopes and BIPV concepts. Since 1981, he has held faculty positions in Europe and North America and authored books, book chapters and more than 150 technical papers, as well as numerous conference presentations and patents related to advanced building concepts. Dr. Kośny is an active member of ASTM Committee C16, ASHRAE TC 4.4, and ASHRAE TC 4.7. He has represented the United States in various international organizations and standards bodies including the International Energy Agency. Dr. Kośny together with Dr. Yarbrough are the winners of a 2009 R&D 100 Award for the development of a novel phase-change product. Dr. Kośny holds a Ph.D. in Building Physics from the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
Dr. Yarbrough, Vice-President of R&D Services, Inc., located in Watertown, TN, USA, is a Professor of Chemical Engineering, Emeritus at Tennessee Technological University, where he served for 32 years as a faculty member and Departmental Chairperson. In 2011, he retired from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory after 30 years as a part-time research participant in thermal insulations and materials. Dr. Yarbrough’s research in both above positions included thermal insulation design, evaluation, and use. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and registration as a professional engineer. Dr. Yarbrough, an ASTM Fellow, is an active member of ASTM Committee C16 (Thermal Insulation) with task-group leadership and subcommittee assignments. Dr. Yarbrough is a fellow and governing board member of the International Thermal Conductivity Conference, a fellow and past president of the Tennessee Academy of Science, and a member of ASHRAE. In addition to an active history of publications and presentations, and he is the author of handbook chapters dealing with thermal insulation and a book chapter dealing with reflective insulation. He is a member of the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Building Physics and the Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks websites.
If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.
For any queries please use the contact seller link or send an email to books@kennys.ie
Conor Kenny
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Kennys Bookstore, Olney, Maryland, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
All books securely packaged. Some books ship from Ireland.
| Order quantity | 14 to 20 business days | 13 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 7.94 | £ 15.87 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.