Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource
by: Peter Gevorkian, Ph.D., PE
Abstract: 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.
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Table of Contents
- A. Endorsements for Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering
- B. About the Authors
- C. FOREWORD
- D. INTRODUCTION
- E. MY REASON FOR WRITING THIS BOOK
- F. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- G. DISCLAIMER NOTE
- 1. SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY
- 2. SOLAR POWER GENERATION DESIGN
- 3. SOLAR POWER GENERATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
- 4. ENERGY CONSERVATION
- 5. LEEDTM—LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
- 6. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REBATE INCENTIVE PLANS
- 7. ECONOMICS OF SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS
- 8. PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING TECHNOLOGIES
- 9. FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES
- 10. WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
- 11. OCEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
- 12. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
- 13. BIOFUELS AND BIOGAS TECHNOLOGIES
- 14. HYDROELECTRIC POWER
- 15. NUCLEAR POWER
- 16. POLLUTION ABATEMENT
- A. APPENDIX A: UNIT CONVERSION AND DESIGN REFERENCE TABLES
- B. APPENDIX B: PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SUPPORT HARDWARE AND STRUCTURES
- C. APPENDIX C: CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REBATE FORMS AND CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT
- D. APPENDIX D: HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF SOLAR ENERGY
- E. APPENDIX E: LIST OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AND CONSULTANTS
- F. GLOSSARY
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Expanded Table of Contents
- A. Endorsements for Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering
- B. About the Authors
- C. FOREWORD
- D. INTRODUCTION
- E. MY REASON FOR WRITING THIS BOOK
- F. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- G. DISCLAIMER NOTE
- 1. SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY
- Introduction
- A Brief History of the Photoelectric Phenomenon
- Solar Cell Physics
- Solar Cell Electronics
- Types of Solar Cells
- Other Technologies
- Concentrators
- Solar Panel Arrays
- Solar Power System Configurations
- Solar Power System Applications
- Commercial Projects Best Suited for Solar Power Installation
- Solar Power Application in Residential Installations
- Design Considerations for Commercial and Residential Projects
- Advances in the Design and Development of Photovoltaic Technology
- Evaluation of Photovoltaic Systems
- 2. SOLAR POWER GENERATION DESIGN
- Introduction
- Solar Power System Components and Materials
- Solar Power System Configuration and Classifications
- Storage Battery Technologies
- Solar Power System Wiring
- Entrance Service Considerations for Grid-Connected Solar Power Systems
- Lightning Protection
- Central Monitoring and Logging System Requirements
- Ground-Mount Photovoltaic Module Installation and Support Hardware
- Roof-Mount Installations
- Electric Shock Hazard and Safety Considerations
- Maintenance
- Photovoltaic Design Guideline
- Financial Analysis
- 3. SOLAR POWER GENERATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
- 4. ENERGY CONSERVATION
- 5. LEEDTM—LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
- 6. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REBATE INCENTIVE PLANS
- 7. ECONOMICS OF SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS
- 8. PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING TECHNOLOGIES
- 9. FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES
- 10. WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
- Introduction
- Wind Power Energy
- Basics of Wind Power Turbine Operation
- Energy Generation Capacity of a Wind Turbine
- Construction of Wind Turbines
- Wind Turbine Energy Economics
- Wind Turbine Energy Supply Potential for the United States
- Transmission Line Access
- World Wind Power Production Capacity
- New Transmission Lines
- Growing Use of Wind Energy for Utility Systems
- Wind Farm Study Cases in the United Kingdom
- Wind Power Calculations
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power
- 11. OCEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
- 12. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
- 13. BIOFUELS AND BIOGAS TECHNOLOGIES
- Introduction
- The Chemical Composition
- Origins of Biomass
- Biomass Energy Potential
- Benefits of Biomass Energy
- Impact of Biomass Energy on Climatic Conditions
- Biomass Technologies
- Economic Benefits of Using Landfill Gas
- Environmental Benefits of Using Landfill Gas
- Case Study of a Successful Application of Microgenerator Technology
- Cal Poly Biogas Case Study
- Biomass Energy
- Biofuels Production
- Some Interesting Facts about Bioenergy
- Biodiesel
- Fluidized Bed Boilers
- 14. HYDROELECTRIC POWER
- Hydroelectric Power Generation
- Hydroelectric Power Plants
- Hydroelectric Power Potential
- Environmental Effects of Hydroelectric Power
- Effect of Dam Construction on Local Population
- Impact of Hydropower Dam Construction on Human Health
- Hydroelectric Power Technology
- Case Studies of Hydroelectric Power Plants
- 15. NUCLEAR POWER
- 16. POLLUTION ABATEMENT
- A. APPENDIX A: UNIT CONVERSION AND DESIGN REFERENCE TABLES
- B. APPENDIX B: PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SUPPORT HARDWARE AND STRUCTURES
- C. APPENDIX C: CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REBATE FORMS AND CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT
- D. APPENDIX D: HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF SOLAR ENERGY
- E. APPENDIX E: LIST OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AND CONSULTANTS
- F. GLOSSARY
Book Details
Title: Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Athens, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2007 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780071473590
Authors:
Peter Gevorkian, Ph.D., PE
is president of Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting organization. He has been an active member of the Canadian and California Board of Professional Engineers. In addition, Dr. Gevorkian has taught computer science and automation control, and has authored numerous technical papers on sustainable energy systems.
Description: 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.
