Sustainable Energy System Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource
Author(s): Peter Gevorkian (Author)
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: 16 Dec. 2006
Language: English
Print length: 568 pages
ISBN-10: 0071473599
ISBN-13: 9780071473590
Book Description
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The only complete design resource for sustainable energy systems geared towards engineers
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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Green building is the fastest growing trend in construction, and this comprehensive resource guides electrical and mechanical engineers through sustainable energy systems. The book provides hands-on, in-demand information for creating technical wiring plans, calculations, and systems integration details.
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CREATE MORE EFFICIENT ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR ANY BUILDING PROJECT
Designed to help you create the most energy-efficient systems possible, this indispensable resource comes packed with real-world case studies and a wealth of informative illustrations.
Offering nuts-and-bolts direction on a wide variety of project types - including residential, roof- and ground-mount systems, solar power farms, and large commercial solar power installations - Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering delivers the insight you need to produce wiring plans, calculations, and systems integration. Plus, it also features:
Charts, tables, and diagrams that clearly illustrate each concept
Coverage of NEC Section 690: the basis of all solar power systems design
A useful selection of California Energy Commission rebate plan applications
Systems component selection and integration
Technical and financial feasibility studies
Power demand and voltage drop calculations
Short circuit analysis
Service grid connectivity coordination
And more!
Best of all, Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering will help you dramatically minimize the time you spend at the drawing board during your next green building project. The result? A streamlined process that will yield reduced costs, greater results and a better environment for everyone.
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