Research Catalog

Title

Sustainable energy systems engineering : the complete green building design resource / Peter Gevorkian.

Author

Gevorkian, Peter.

Publication

New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2007.

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Details

Description

xxix, 568 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Summary

This highly visual resource goes beyond theory and provides solid, hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering information on the design and installation of sustainable energy systems. You will find everything you need -- including real-world case studies -- to develop the most energy efficient systems possible for a wide variety of projects. -- Publisher description.

Subject

• Renewable energy sources
• Sustainable buildings
• Renewable Energy
• Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Note

• Includes index.

Contents

Chapter 1. Solar power technology -- Chapter 2. Solar power generation design -- Chapter 3. Solar power generation project implementation -- Chapter 4. Energy conservation -- Chapter 5. Leed-Leadership in energy and environmental design -- Chapter 6. California Energy Commission rebate incentive plans -- Chapter 7. Economics of solar power systems -- Chapter 8. Passive solar heating technologies -- Chapter 9. Fuel cell technologies -- Chapter 10. Wind energy technologies -- Chapter 11. Ocean energy technologies -- Chapter 12. Geothermal energy -- Chapter 13. Biofuels and biogas technologies -- Chapter 14. Hydroelectric power -- Chapter 15. Nuclear power -- Chapter 16. Pollution abatement -- Appendix A: Unit conversion and design reference tables -- Appendix B: Photovoltaic system support hardware and structures -- Appendix C: California Energy Commission rebate forms and certified equipment -- Appendix D: Historical timeline of solar energy -- Appendix E: List of sustainable energy equipment suppliers and consultants.

ISBN

• 0071473599
• 9780071473590

LCCN

2006020280

OCLC

• ocm70176841
• 70176841
• SCSB-9281841

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library