This fully illustrated book clearly explains the fundamentals of heat transfer theory, fluid mechanics, Ferro-Cement application, hydronic collection, radiant floor heating, heat storage vault design, insulation, closed loop heat collection, heat distribution, branch-connected plumbing, chimney heat extraction, the greenhouse effect, solar greenhouse design, zoning and even soil preparation.For more information go to: www.jc-solarhomes.com

"Solar Thermal Energy" is a comprehensive autorun multimedia CD presentation with sound. It consists of eight individual shows preceeded by a 10 minuit introduction called SunEarth. The introduction as well as all the shows are designed to help the viewer/listner make a connection with the sun. I use this show in my all day solar thermal energy workshops at the solar energy center at Farmingdale University, NY.For more information go to: www.jc-solarhomes.com

Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of: passive solar building solar water heating solar space heating other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination) grid-connected photovoltaics stand-alone photovoltaics. It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.

Compact Heat Exchangers for Energy Transfer Intensification: Low-Grade Heat and Fouling Mitigation provides theoretical and experimental background on heat transfer intensification in modern heat exchangers. Emphasizing applications in complex heat recovery systems for the process industries, this book:Covers various issues related to low-grade hea

Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation examines the numerous types of mass transit systems, looking closely at all their key functions, including operations, maintenance, development, design, building and retrofitting. It examines the mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts, including green infrastructure, materials conservation, ecological conservation and other sustainable initiatives. The book explores organizational best practices, environmental regulatory constraints and life-cycle assessments, describing which sustainable elements can be added while rehabilitating or expanding a mass transportation infrastructure or ancillary facility. The book concludes with a look at forthcoming sustainable initiatives that will enhance mass transit systems. - Contains case studies from the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia - Uses applied research written by transportation practitioners and scholars - Explores how Environmental Management System frameworks improve environmental performance in the operations, maintenance, design, rehabilitation and expansion of a mass transportation system - Shows how teams from different fields, entities, agencies and cities can work together to solve complex sustainability challenges

The book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented in the Proceedings of International Conference on Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems (ICPERES 2014) held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India. These research papers provide the latest developments in the broad area of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy. The book discusses wide variety of industrial, engineering and scientific applications of the emerging techniques. It presents invited papers from the inventors/originators of new applications and advanced technologies.