Solar Energy Utilization

Author : A. F. Janzen,R. K. Swartman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483155906

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Solar Energy Conversion II by A. F. Janzen,R. K. Swartman Pdf

Solar Energy Conversion II presents the proceedings of the 1980 International Symposium on Solar Energy Utilization, held in Ontario, Canada on August 10-24, 1980. This book provides information on the utilization of solar energy and on the difficulties encountered in its implementation. Organized into 42 chapters, this compilation of papers begins with an overview of the important parameter in solar radiation measurement. This text then examines the use of solar radiation measurement, the solar radiation scales, the solar radiation units, and the types of solar radiation. Other chapters consider the general problems linked with building up data banks of observed solar radiation data. This book discusses as well the fundamental modes of heat transfer. The final chapter deals with the necessity to incorporate energy education into other disciplines like space geometry. This book is a valuable resource for politicians, government officials, engineers, scientists, and research workers. Technologists working on solar energy will also find this book useful.

Author : Ali H. A. Al-Waeli,Hussein A. Kazem,Miqdam Tariq Chaichan,Kamaruzzaman Sopian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030278243

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Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Systems by Ali H. A. Al-Waeli,Hussein A. Kazem,Miqdam Tariq Chaichan,Kamaruzzaman Sopian Pdf

This book provides the most up-to-date information on hybrid solar cell and solar thermal collectors, which are commonly referred to as Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) systems. PV/T systems convert solar radiation into thermal and electrical energy to produce electricity, utilize more of the solar spectrum, and save space by combining the two structures to cover lesser area than two systems separately. Research in this area is growing rapidly and is highlighted within this book. The most current methods and techniques available to aid in overall efficiency, reduce cost and improve modeling and system maintenance are all covered. In-depth chapters present the background and basic principles of the technology along with a detailed review of the most current literature. Moreover, the book details design criteria for PV/T systems including residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Provides an objective and decisive source for the supporters of green and renewable source of energy Discusses and evaluates state-of-the-art PV/T system designs Proposes and recommends potential designs for future research on this topic

Author : Tim Michels,Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : OCLC:2174730

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Solar Energy Utilization by Tim Michels,Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). Pdf

Author : Hafit Yüncü,E. Paykoc,Y. Yener
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400936317

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Solar Energy Utilization by Hafit Yüncü,E. Paykoc,Y. Yener Pdf

Until very recently, energy supply of the world has been treated as being nearly inexhaustible. Nowadays about 90 percent of the energy used is obtained from non-renewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal and uranium. These resources are being used up at an alarming rate. To meet our demands we are now searching for new sources of energy. One of these new sources of energy is solar energy which will assume increasing importance. It is free but means must be developed to use it economically. Research is actively under way to reduce the storage cost of this low intensity energy and for the design of economical systems. The purpose of this Institute is to provide an international forum for the dissemination of information on solar energy utilization: fundamentals and applications in industry. This meeting is primarily a high level teaching activity. The subject is treated in considerable depth by lecturers eminent in their field. The other participants include scientists, engineers, and senior graduate students who themselves are involved in a similar research and who wish to learn more about current developments, as well as scientists from other areas who are planning to research on solar energy. The lectures are supplemented by informal discussions designed to encourage the free and critical exchange of ideas. A limited number of contributions are also included. This volume contains both basic and applied information contributed during the Institute. The editors appreciate the cooperation of Martinus Nijhoff Publishezsin making the proceedings widely available.

Author : Manfred Becker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662016268

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Solar Thermal Energy Utilization by Manfred Becker Pdf

The ener~y crisis in 1973 and 1979 initiated a great number of activities and programs for low and high temperature applica tion of solar energy. Synthetic fuels and chemicals produced by solar energy is one of them, where temperatures in the range of 600-1000°C or even higher are needed. In principle such high temperatures can be produced in solar towers. For electricity tower plants production, the feasibility and operation of solar Solar Power has been examined during the SSPS - project (Small System) in Almeria, Spain. extend The objective of Solar Thermal Energy Utilization is to field the experience from the former SSPS - program in to the of solar produced synthetic fuels. New materials and technolo gies have to be developed in order to research this goal. Metallic components now in use for solar receivers need to be improved with respect to transient operation or possibly replaced by ceramics. High temperature processes, like steam-methane reforming, coal conversion and hydrogen produc tion need to be developed or at least adapted for the unconven tional solar operation. Therefore Solar Thermal Energy Utiliza tion is a long term program, which needs time for its develop ment much more time than the intervals expected in between further energy crisis. The "Studies on Technology and Applica tion on Solar Energy Utilization" is a necessary step in the right direction in order to prepare for the energy problems in the future.

Author : John I. Yellott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Heating
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030287275

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Solar Energy Utilization for Heating and Cooling by John I. Yellott Pdf

Author : Carl MacPhee,American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Solar air conditioning
ISBN : OCLC:855398563

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Solar Energy Utilization for Heating and Cooling by Carl MacPhee,American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,National Science Foundation (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Staffan Salö
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Architecture and solar radiation
ISBN : CORNELL:31924063307833

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Solar Energy Utilization Through Building Design by Staffan Salö Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Chemical Sciences Roundtable
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309075732

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Carbon Management by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Chemical Sciences Roundtable Pdf

Considerable international concerns exist about global climate change and its relationship to the growing use of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide is released by chemical reactions that are employed to extract energy from fuels, and any regulatory policy limiting the amount of CO2 that could be released from sequestered sources or from energy-generating reactions will require substantial involvement of the chemical sciences and technology R&D community. Much of the public debate has been focused on the question of whether global climate change is occurring and, if so, whether it is anthropogenic, but these questions were outside the scope of the workshop, which instead focused on the question of how to respond to a possible national policy of carbon management. Previous discussion of the latter topic has focused on technological, economic, and ecological aspects and on earth science challenges, but the fundamental science has received little attention. This workshop was designed to gather information that could inform the Chemical Sciences Roundtable in its discussions of possible roles that the chemical sciences community might play in identifying and addressing underlying chemical questions.

Author : Manfred Becker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662099339

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Solar Thermal Energy Utilization by Manfred Becker Pdf

The energy crisis in 1973 and 1979 initiated a great number of activities and programs for low and high temperature applica tion of solar energy. Synthetic fuels and chemicals produced by solar energy is one of them, where temperatures in the range of 600-1000°C or even higher are needed. In principle such high temperatures can be produced in solar towers. For electricity production, the feasibility and operation of solar tower plants has been examined during the SSPS - project (Small Solar Power System) in Almeria, Spain. The objective of Solar Thermal Energy Utilization is to extend the experience from the former SSPS - program in to the field of solar produced synthetic fuels. New materials and technolo gies have to be developed in order to research this goal. Metallic components now in use for solar receivers need to be improved with respect to transient operation or possibly replaced by ceramics. High temperature processes, like steam-methane reforming, coal conversion and hydrogen produc tion need to be developed or at least adapted for the unconven tional solar operation. Therefore Solar Thermal Energy Utiliza tion is a long term program, which needs time for its develop ment much more time than the intervals expected in between further energy crisis. The "Studies on Technology and Applica tion on Solar Energy Utilization" is a necessary step in the right direction in order to prepare for the energy problems in the future.

Author : John I. Yellott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112008229970

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Solar Energy Utilization for Heating and Cooling by John I. Yellott Pdf

Author : Manfred Becker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662016282

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Solar Thermal Energy Utilization by Manfred Becker Pdf

The energy crisis in 1973 and 1979 initiated a great number of activities and programs for low and high temperature applica tion of solar energy. Synthetic fuels and chemicals produced by solar energy is one of them, where temperatures in the range of o 600-1000 e or even higher are needed. In principle such high temperatures can be produced in solar towers. For electricity production, the feasibility and operation of solar tower plants has been examined during the SSPS - project (Small Solar Power System) in Almeria, Spain. The objective of Solar Thermal Energy Utilization is to extend the experience from the former SSPS - program in to the field of solar produced synthetic fuels. New materials and technolo gies have to be developed in order to research this goal. Metallic components now in use for solar receivers need to be improved with respect to transient operation or possibly replaced by ceramics. High temperature processes, like steam-methane reforming, coal conversion and hydrogen produc tion need to be developed or at least adapted for the unconven tional solar operation. Therefore Solar Thermal Energy Utiliza tion is a long term program, which needs time for its develop ment much more time than the intervals expected in between further energy crisis. The "Studies on Technology and Applica tion on Solar Energy Utilization" is a npcessary stpp in the right direction in order to prepare for the energy problems in the future.

Author : C. Julian Chen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118044599

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Physics of Solar Energy by C. Julian Chen Pdf

PHYSICS OF Solar Energy Science/Physics/Energy The definitive guide to the science of solar energy You hold in your hands the first, and only, truly comprehensive guide to the most abundant and most promising source of alternative energy—solar power. In recent years, all major countries in the world have been calling for an energy revolution. The renewable energy industry will drive a vigorous expansion of the global economy and create more “green” jobs. The use of fossil fuels to power our way of living is moving toward an inevitable end, with sources of coal, petroleum, and natural gas being fiercely depleted. Solar energy offers a ubiquitous, inexhaustible, clean, and highly efficient way of meeting the energy needs of the twenty-first century. This book is designed to give the reader a solid footing in the general and basic physics of solar energy, which will be the basis of research and development in new solar engineering technologies in the years to come. As solar technologies like solar cells, solar thermal power generators, solar water heaters, solar photochemistry applications, and solar space heating-cooling systems become more and more prominent, it has become essential that the next generation of energy experts—both in academia and industry—have a one-stop resource for learning the basics behind the science, applications, and technologies afforded by solar energy. This book fills that need by laying the groundwork for the projected rapid expansion of future solar projects.

Author : Manfred Becker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1987-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540180281

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Solar Thermal Energy Utilization by Manfred Becker Pdf

The ener~y crisis in 1973 and 1979 initiated a great number of activities and programs for low and high temperature applica tion of solar energy. Synthetic fuels and chemicals produced by solar energy is one of them, where temperatures in the range of 600-1000°C or even higher are needed. In principle such high temperatures can be produced in solar towers. For electricity tower plants production, the feasibility and operation of solar Solar Power has been examined during the SSPS - project (Small System) in Almeria, Spain. extend The objective of Solar Thermal Energy Utilization is to field the experience from the former SSPS - program in to the of solar produced synthetic fuels. New materials and technolo gies have to be developed in order to research this goal. Metallic components now in use for solar receivers need to be improved with respect to transient operation or possibly replaced by ceramics. High temperature processes, like steam-methane reforming, coal conversion and hydrogen produc tion need to be developed or at least adapted for the unconven tional solar operation. Therefore Solar Thermal Energy Utiliza tion is a long term program, which needs time for its develop ment much more time than the intervals expected in between further energy crisis. The "Studies on Technology and Applica tion on Solar Energy Utilization" is a necessary step in the right direction in order to prepare for the energy problems in the future.

Author : University of New Mexico. Energy Information Center,University of New Mexico. Technology Application Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : UOM:39015024210968

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Solar Thermal Energy Utilization by University of New Mexico. Energy Information Center,University of New Mexico. Technology Application Center Pdf