Solar Energy System Design - A Design Manual of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers

Solar energy can be utilized in a home for service water heating, space heating and cooling, and swimming pool heating applications. In addition, the sun's energy can be utilized for a variety of other uses, including the generation of electricity (photovoltaic) and many other commercial and industrial applications. These alternate energy-generating systems, combined with other methods for conserving energy, will help to preserve scarce natural resources and to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The intent of this handbook is to familiarize the plumbing engineer with the fundamental concepts and applications of solar energy technology and to provide the recommended criteria used in the design of solar systems.
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
1. Terminology
2. Heat Transfer Fundamentals
3. Solar Radiation Fundamentals
4. Solar Collectors
5. Thermal Storage
6. Distribution Subsystems
7. Auxiliary Heating Equipment
8. Controls
9. Solar Systems Applications
10. Sizing Solar Systems
11. Check-out Procedures and Maintenance
Appendices