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Solar Energy Thermal Technology

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  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. Brian Norton

    1. Department of Building and Environmental Engineering, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-4

  3. The Solar Energy Resource

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    Pages 5-41

  4. Transmission of Solar Energy Through Transparent Materials

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    Pages 43-59

  5. Absorption of Solar Energy at Surfaces

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    Pages 61-66

  6. Convective Heat Transfer in Solar Energy Systems

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    Pages 67-70

  7. Solar Energy Storage

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    Pages 71-80

  8. Flat-Plate Collectors

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    Pages 81-115

  9. Line-Axis Concentrating Collectors

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    Pages 117-147

  10. Solar Ponds

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    Pages 149-159

  11. Solar Water Heaters

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    Pages 161-189

  12. Solar Dryers

    • Brian Norton
    Pages 191-209

  13. Solar Refrigeration

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    Pages 211-218

  14. Greenhouses

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    Pages 219-234

  15. Passive and Hybrid Solar Design of Buildings

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    Pages 235-259

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 261-279
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Solar Energy Technology deals with all aspects of solar energy systems. The fundamentals of predicting avail- ability; economic appraisal strategies; specific collector sub-systems, including a proven analytical procedure for predicting performance; and analyses of solar energy systems from dryers to greenhouses, passive solar buildings to water pumps, are covered in depth. Researchers and technologists need to have an insight into the challenges implementation entails, and this book presents practical constraints, operational considerations, and the latest research results. The book should be of great interest to students as well as professionals undertaking feasibility studies, development and implementation, technical assistance, and training assignments. Political action and pressure groups will also find the text useful for developing energy policies.

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  • Department of Building and Environmental Engineering, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

    Brian Norton

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