Principles of Solar Engineering
- 2nd
- New York Taylor & Francis Group 2017
- 694
Introduction to Solar Energy Conversion
Global Energy Needs and Resources
Solar Energy
Energy Storage
Economics of Solar Systems
Summary of RE Resources
Forecast of Future Energy Mix
References
Fundamentals of Solar Radiation
The Physics of the Sun and Its Energy Transport
Thermal Radiation Fundamentals
Sun–Earth Geometric Relationship
Solar Radiation
Estimation of Terrestrial Solar Radiation
Models Based on Long-Term Measured Horizontal Solar Radiation
Measurement of Solar Radiation
Solar Radiation Mapping Using Satellite Data
References
Suggested Readings
Solar Thermal Collectors
Radiative Properties and Characteristics of Materials
Flat-Plate Collectors
Tubular Solar Energy Collectors
Experimental Testing of Collectors
Concentrating Solar Collectors
Parabolic Trough Concentrator
Compound-Curvature Solar Concentrators
Central Receiver Collector
Fresnel Reflectors and Lenses
Solar Concentrator Summary
References
Suggested Reading
Thermal Energy Storage and Transport
Thermal Energy Storage
Types of TES
Design of Storage System
Energy Transport Subsystems
References
Suggested Readings
Solar Heating Systems
Calculations of Heating and Hot-Water Loads in Buildings
Solar Water-Heating Systems
Liquid-Based Solar Heating Systems for Buildings
Solar Air-Heating Systems
Methods of Modeling and Design of Solar Heating Systems
Long-Term Performance of Solar Heating Systems
TRNSYS Computer Simulation Program
Solar Industrial Process Heat
Examples of SIPH Systems
References
Suggested Readings
Solar Cooling and Dehumidification
Solar Space Cooling and Refrigeration
Solar Desiccant Dehumidification
Summary
References
Suggested Readings
Passive Solar Heating, Cooling, and Daylighting
Introduction
Passive Space Heating Systems
Passive Space Cooling Systems
Daylighting Design Fundamentals
References
Suggested Readings
Solar Thermal Power
Historical Perspective
Thermodynamic Power Cycles
Design of Parabolic Trough–Based Power Plants
Examples of PTC Solar Thermal Power Plants
Parabolic Dish Systems
Stirling Cycle
Central Receiver Tower Systems
CRS Design
Recent Developments in Solar Thermal Power Cycles
Solar Distillation of Saline Water
Nonconvecting Solar Ponds
References
Photovoltaics
Semiconductors
Analysis of PV Cells Manufacture of Solar Cells and Panels Design for Remote PV Applications References Suggested Readings Solar Photochemical Applications Photocatalytic Reactions Solar Photocatalytic Detoxification Solar Reactors Kinetic Models Useful Insolation Catalyst Development System Design Methodology Gas-Phase Photocatalytic Detoxification Commercial/Industrial Applications Solar Disinfection of Water and Air Summary References Suggested Readings Appendices