Solar Energy Dictionary






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Title

Solar Energy Dictionary

Publisher

Industrial Press

Publication Date

January 1982

ISBN #

0831111399

Description

ix, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm..

LC Call No.

TJ810 .H86

Dewey No.

621.47/03/21 19

Notes

Bibliography: p. 369–404

Subjects

Solar energy—Dictionaries

Control No.

81013393

Dimensions



NATIONAL AWARD WINNING BOOK

The Association of American Publishers, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, "Annual Awards For Excellence in Publishing", for 1982 in "Technology" publications was awarded to - Solar Energy Dictionary by V. Daniel Hunt, Publisher Industrial Press Inc.


Synopsis

Solar energy's vital role in the world's future is well served by this outstanding "Solar Energy Dictionary" and landmark reference source by V. Daniel Hunt. Much more than a dictionary, it provides -- for energy specialist and layman alike -- a thorough, up-to-date, survey and basic guide to the solar and renewable energy field. The useful introductory chapters discuss data to consider before "going solar," the various solar heating systems, and the use of solar renewable energy to produce electricity and fuels.


Description

The definitions that follow--over 3500 in all--cover everything from absorber plates and solar azimuth to unglazed solar collectors and zone heat. The definitions encompass processes, products and renewable solar technologies including:

  • Passive solar
  • Active solar
  • Photovoltaic energy conversion
  • Fuels from biomass
  • Alcohol fuels
  • Wind-energy conversion
  • Solar-thermal energy
  • Ocean energy
  • Hydroelectric power
  • Space-satellite power systems.

Coverage also includes energy conservation terms, environmental terms, and heating/air conditioning/ventilating terms relevant to solar systems. Over 200 charts, graphs, diagrams and photographs enhance the reader's understanding of the definitions and concepts presented.


Benefits

Written in a concise, clearly understandable style, this complete, one-stop information source gives the renewable solar energy engineer as well as the conservationist, and student -- reliable, expert data on all solar renewable energy and solar-related topics.


Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface

1. Rediscovering the Sun

2. Entries (Definitions and Descriptions)

Appendices
Metric Conversion Tables
For More Information
Bibliography
Acronyms and Abbreviations


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