Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings - Hardcover

Walker, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118139240 ISBN 13: 9781118139240

Publisher: RSMeans, 2013

Synopsis

Solar Energy is an authoritative reference on the design of solar energy systems in building projects, with applications, operating principles, and simple tools for the construction, engineering, and design professional. The book simplifies the solar design and engineering process, providing sample documentation and special tools that provide all the information needed for the complete design of a solar energy system for buildings to enable mainstream MEP and design firms, and not just solar energy specialists, to meet the growing demand for solar energy systems in building projects.

About this title

From the Author:

New features of this book enable engineers and practitioners to complete successful solar energy projects on buildings: example calculations; schematic diagrams; interviews with leaders in industry and research; tables of solar resource data; detailed cost estimates; example specifications, and detailed case studies.

From the Back Cover:

An authoritative reference, complete with applications, operating principles, and simple tools for construction, engineering, and design professionals

Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings enables mainstream MEP engineering, construction, and architectural design firms to meet the growing demand for solar energy in building projects. It provides technical and design information usually only known to solar energy specialists, and simplifies solar design and engineering processes. The sample documentation in this guide enables a staff engineer at a design firm to deliver a solar project just like a solar energy specialist. No other book provides the special tools and detailed information needed for the complete design of a solar energy system.

Numerous helpful features streamline the design process and guide the user through the fine points of solar energy systems. These include:

• Easy-to-use checklists, tips, and warnings to consider at each project step
• Cost data and detailed cost estimate tables
• Sample schematic diagrams and specifications for each technology measure
• Simple hand calculations for sizing and savings estimates (life cycle cost examples)
• Important codes and standards related to each technology
• Case-study examples and firsthand interviews with leading practitioners

Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings is an indispensable resource for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, as well as architects and construction professionals.

About this edition

• Publisher: RSMeans
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118139240
• ISBN 13: 9781118139240
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320