Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications

ISBN-13: 9781138075535 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 692 str.

Napoleon Enteria; Aliakbar Akbarzadeh

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Preface, About the Editors
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 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
Index