Solar Power in
Building Design
The Engineer's
Complete Design Resource
Peter Gevorkian
Design, Implement, and Audit
the Most Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Solar Power Systems for
Any Type of Building!
Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide
to designing, implementing, and auditing energy-efficient,
cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and
industrial buildings.
From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and
manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything
needed for solar power design success.
Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art
design tool covers new solar technologies…design implementation
techniques…energy conservation…the economics of solar power
systems…passive solar heating power…and more.
Solar Power in Building Design features:
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Step-by-step instructions for
designing, implementing, and auditing solar power systems
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Expert guidance on using solar
power in any type of building-from basic theory through project
planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing
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Complete details on Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), plus rebate procedures
and forms
| Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit
• Solar power physics and
technology • Practical guide to solar power design • Solar power
design implementation • Energy conservation • Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) • Sustainable energy rebate •
Economics of solar power systems • Passive solar heating power
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Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer Note
Chapter 1: Solar Power System Physics
Chapter 2: Solar Power Technologies
Chapter 3: Solar Power System Design Considerations
Chapter 4: Introduction to Solar Power System Design
Chapter 5: Solar Power Generation Project Implementation
Chapter 6: Energy Conservation
Chapter 7: LEED--Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design
Chapter 8: California Solar Initiative Program
Chapter 9: Economics of Solar Power Systems
Chapter 10: Passive Solar Heating Technologies
Appendix A: Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables
Appendix B: Photovoltaic System Support Hardware and Photo
Gallery
Appendix C: California Energy Commission Certified Equipment
About the Author:
Dr. Peter Gevorkian, PhD (Glendale, CA) is President of
Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar
power design consulting organization specializing in industrial,
commercial and residential projects. In the past several years, the
company extended its expertise in the field of renewable energy
sources such as solar power, fuel cells and micro-turbine
cogeneration.
Since 1971, Dr. Gevorkian has been an active member of the
Canadian and California Board of Professional Engineers. He has
taught computer science, automation control, and has authored
several technical papers, in addition to the books Sustainable
Energy Systems in Architectural Design and the upcoming Sustainable
Energy Systems Engineering.
Hardcover
476 Pages
7-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.
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