| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 673 pages) : illustrations |
| Summary |
"Solar energy is available all over the world in different intensities. Theoretically, the solar energy available on the surface of the earth is enough to support the energy requirements of the complete planet. However, in reality, progress and development of solar science and technology depends to a large extend on human desires and needs. This is due to the various barriers to overcome and to deal with the economics of practical utilization of solar energy. The book will introduce the rapid development and progress in the field of solar energy applications for science and technology: the advancement in the field of biological & chemical processes; electricity production; mechanical & building operations enhanced by solar energy. The book covers biofuel, enzymes and other biological processes related to solar energy; chemical processes for the production of hydrogen from water and natural gas and other endothermic processes using solar energy; the development of the thermoelectric production through solar energy; the development of solar ponds for electric energy production; the mechanical operation with solar energy; the building operation with solar energy optimization. The book is an invaluable resource for scientists who need the scientific and technological knowledge of the wide coverage of solar energy sciences and engineering applications. This will further encourage researchers, scientists, engineers, and students to stimulate the use of solar energy as an alternative energy source" Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Physics of solar energy and its applications -- 2. Exergy analysis of solar radiation processes -- 3. Exergy analysis of solar energy systems -- 4. Solar energy collection and storage -- 5. Basics of the photovoltaic thermal module -- 6. Thermal modelling of parabolic trough collectors -- 7. Salinity gradient solar ponds -- 8. The solar thermal electrochemical production of energetic molecules : step -- 9. Solar hydrogen production and CO2 recycling -- 10. Photoelectrochemical cells for hydrogen production from solar energy -- 11. Photobiohydrogen production and high-performance photobioreactor -- 12. Decontamination of water by combined solar advanced oxidation processes and biotreatment -- 13. Solar driven advanced oxidation processes for water decontamination and disinfection -- 14. Solar energy conversion with thermal cycles -- 15. Solar hybrid air-conditioning design for buildings in hot and humid climates -- 16. Solar-desiccant air-conditioning systems -- 17. Building integrated concentrating solar systems -- 18. Solar energy use in buildings -- 19. The contribution of bioclimatic architecture in the improvement of outdoor urban spaces -- 20. Legislation to foment the use of renewable energies and solar thermal energy in building construction : the case of Spain. |
| Subject |
Solar energy.
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Énergie solaire. |
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solar power. |
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Solar energy |
| Added Author |
Akbarzadeh, Aliakbar, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Enteria, Napoleon. Solar energy sciences and engineering applications. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2013 9781138000131 (DLC) 2013041799 (OCoLC)839315843 |
| ISBN |
9780203762059 (ebook) |
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0203762053 (ebook) |
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(hardback) |
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(hardback) |
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