Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Fourth Edition
- 16h 44m
- John A. Duffie, William A. Beckman
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2013
The updated fourth edition of the "bible" of solar energy theory and applications
Over several editions, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes has become a classic solar engineering text and reference. This revised Fourth Edition offers current coverage of solar energy theory, systems design, and applications in different market sectors along with an emphasis on solar system design and analysis using simulations to help readers translate theory into practice.
An important resource for students of solar engineering, solar energy, and alternative energy as well as professionals working in the power and energy industry or related fields, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Fourth Edition features:
- Increased coverage of leading-edge topics such as photovoltaics and the design of solar cells and heaters
- A brand-new chapter on applying CombiSys (a readymade TRNSYS simulation program available for free download) to simulate a solar heated house with solar- heated domestic hot water
- An extensive array of homework problems and exercises
About the Authors
JOHN A. DUFFIE (deceased) was Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and past Director of the Solar Energy Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
WILLIAM A. BECKMAN is the Ouweneel-Bascom Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and Director Emeritus of the Solar Energy Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Solar Radiation
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Available Solar Radiation
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Selected Heat Transfer Topics
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Radiation Characteristics of Opaque Materials
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Radiation Transmission Through Glazing—Absorbed Radiation
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Flat-Plate Collectors
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Concentrating Collectors
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Energy Storage
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Solar Process Loads
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System Thermal Calculations
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Solar Process Economics
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Solar Water Heating—Active and Passive
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Building Heating—Active
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Building Heating—Passive and Hybrid Methods
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Solar Cooling
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Solar Industrial Process Heat
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Solar Thermal Power Systems
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Solar Ponds—Evaporative Processes
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Simulations in Solar Process Design
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Design of Active Systems—f-Chart
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Design of Active Systems by Utilizability Methods
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Design of Passive and Hybrid Heating Systems
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Design of Photovoltaic Systems
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Wind Energy
