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Advances in Solar Energy An Annual Review of Research and Development Volume 3

Advances in Solar Energy is back on schedule. Volume III contains a number of interesting reviews of the different fields in solar energy conversion. We appreciate the many encouraging comments received after the second volume appeared and have incorporated some of the suggested changes. Even though...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boer, Karl W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
Subjects:
Renewable Energy
Optical Materials
Renewable Energy Sources
Materials / Analysis
Characterization And Analytical Technique
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 8.6 Appendix — Glossary of Abbreviations
  • 8.7 References
  • 3 Passive Solar Energy for Non-Residential Buildings - Performance Overview
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Energy Performance
  • 3.3 Economics
  • 3.4 Occupancy
  • 3.5 Results and Implications of Select Design Strategies
  • 3.6 Conclusions
  • 3.7 Acknowledgments
  • 3.8 Appendix
  • 3.9 References
  • 4 Physics of Solar Selective Surfaces
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Selective Solar Absorbers
  • 4.3 The Emissivity of Metals
  • 4.4 Solar Selective Reflectors
  • 4.5 Solar Selective Absorbers
  • 4.6 Use of Optical Effects in Selective Surface
  • 4.7 Conclusions
  • 4.8 Acknowledgement
  • 4.9 References
  • 5 Natural Air-Conditioning Systems
  • 5.1 Abstract
  • 5.2 Introduction
  • 5.3 Part 1, Natural Air-Conditioning Systems Employed Mostly In Hot/Arid Regions
  • 5.4 Part 2, Natural Air-Conditioning Systems Employed Mostly In Hot/Humid Regions
  • 5.5 Conclusions
  • 5.6 References
  • 6 The Solar Ultraviolet — A Brief Review
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Environmental Effects
  • 1 Advanced Materials and Device Analytical Techniques
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Volume Analysis
  • 1.3 Surface Analysis Techniques
  • 1.4 Electron Beam Induced Current and Voltage
  • 1.5 Applications
  • 1.6 Acknowledgements
  • 1.7 References
  • 2 Thermo Syphon Solar Energy Water Heaters
  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Introduction
  • 2.3 Historical Overview
  • 2.4 Analytical Models of Thermosyphon Solar Energy Water Heaters
  • 2.5 Experimental Investigations
  • 2.6 Determination of Thermosyphonic Circulation Rate
  • 2.7 Single and Multiple-Pass Modes of Operation
  • 2.8 Withdrawal of Heated Water
  • 2.9 Thermal Rectification
  • 2.10 Compact Natural-Circulation, Solar-Energy Water Heaters
  • 2.11 Indirect Thermosyphon Solar Water Heaters
  • 2.12 Architectural Integration
  • 2.13 Comparison of Thermosyphons with Other Types of Solar Water Heaters
  • 2.14 Testing Methods
  • 2.15 Thermosyphon Hydronic Cooling
  • 2.16 Conclusion
  • 2.17 Acknowledgements
  • 2.18 References
  • 6.3 Historical Interest
  • 6.4 Laboratory Sources
  • 6.5 Sensors
  • 6.6 Instrumentation
  • 6.7 Ground Based Measurements
  • 6.8 Satellite and Rocket Data
  • 6.9 Conclusions
  • 6.10 Bibliography
  • 7 New Technologies in the Production of Woody Crops for Energy In The United States
  • 7.1 Abstract
  • 7.2 Introduction
  • 7.3 Extent and Dynamics of Traditional Forest Inventories
  • 7.4 Potential of Conventional Plantation Forestry
  • 7.5 Concept and Technology of Short-Rotation Intensive Culture
  • 7.6 Sric Species and Their Management
  • 7.7 Harvesting Developments In Short-Rotation Intensive Culture
  • 7.8 Economic Competitiveness of Sric Biomass Feedstocks
  • 7.9 Risk Reduction
  • 7.10 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • 7.11 Acknowledgement
  • 7.12 Appendix I — Conversion Factors
  • 7.13 Appendix II
  • 7.14 References
  • 8 Biomass for Fuel and Food — A Parallel Necessity
  • 8.1 Summary
  • 8.2 Biomass for Energy
  • 8.3 Woodfuel
  • 8.4 Fuel Alcohol
  • 8.5 Crops for Energy

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