| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 522 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
McGraw-Hill's GreenSource series |
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McGraw-Hill's GreenSource series.
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| Contents |
Global warming : climatic and atmospheric changes -- Energy systems -- Solar power system physics and technologies -- California solar initiative program -- Energy conservation -- Passive solar heating 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 -- Carbon dioxide sequestration and carbon trading economics |
| Summary |
Synopsis: 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 and air pollution abatement |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Electric power systems.
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Small power production facilities.
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Sustainable buildings.
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Building-integrated photovoltaic systems.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Wind power plants.
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Hydroelectric power plants
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Architecture and energy conservation.
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wind power plants.
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hydroelectric power plants.
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energy efficient buildings.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Sustainability & Green Design.
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Architecture and energy conservation
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Building-integrated photovoltaic systems
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Electric power systems
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Hydroelectric power plants
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Renewable energy sources
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Small power production facilities
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Sustainable buildings
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Wind power plants
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| Genre/Form |
Internet resources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780071625241 |
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0071625240 |
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9780071738064 |
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0071738061 |
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