Planning and installing solar thermal systems : a guide for installers, architects, and engineers
Title:
Planning and installing solar thermal systems : a guide for installers, architects, and engineers
Author:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie.
ISBN:
9781134032228
9781299868588
9781315065724
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xi, 298 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Series:
Planning and Installing
Planning and Installing.
Contents:
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; CHAPTER 1: Solar radiation and arguments for its use; 1.1 Solar radiation; 1.1.1 Solar energy; 1.1.2 Astronomical and meteorological bases; 1.1.3 Influence of orientation and tilt angle; 1.1.4 Collection of dust and need for cleaning; 1.2 The finiteness of energy resources; 1.3 Climate change and its consequences; 1.4 Good arguments for solar systems; CHAPTER 2: Components of solar thermal systems; 2.1 How does a solar thermal system work?; 2.2 Collectors; 2.2.1 Unglazed collectors; 2.2.2 Glazed flat-plate collectors; 2.2.3 Vacuum collectors.
2.2.4 Collector accessories2.2.5 Collector characteristic curves and applications; 2.2.6 Stagnation temperature; 2.3 Heat stores; 2.3.1 Storage materials; 2.3.2 Domestic hot water stores; 2.3.3 Buffer store; 2.3.4 Combination stores and innovative store designs; 2.3.5 The thermostatic mixing valve; 2.3.6 Connection of washing machines and dishwashers; 2.3.7 Legionella contamination; 2.4 Solar circuit; 2.4.1 Pipelines; 2.4.2 Solar liquid; 2.4.3 Solar pumps; 2.4.4 Solar heat exchanger (heat transfer unit); 2.4.5 Return-flow prevention; 2.4.6 Rapid air bleeders; 2.4.7 Flowmeters.
2.4.8 Safety devices in the solar circuit2.4.9 Solar station; 2.5 Controller; 2.5.1 Control principles for temperature difference control; 2.5.2 Digital controller with special functions; 2.5.3 Temperature sensors; 2.5.4 Overheating protection; CHAPTER 3: Systems for single-family houses; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Systems for charging/discharging the store; 3.2.1 Charging by means of solar energy; 3.2.2 Charging by means of auxiliary heating; 3.2.3. Store discharge; 3.3 Systems for heating domestic water; 3.4 Systems for heating domestic water and space heating.
3.4.1 Combined store system (store-in-store system)3.4.2. System with buffer store, internal heat exchanger for heat removal and downpipe; 3.4.3 Stratified store with hot water heating in once-through flow and heating support; 3.4.4 Twin store system; 3.5 Planning and dimensioning; 3.5.1 Important features for preparing the quotation; 3.5.2 The dimensioning of systems for domestic water heating; 3.5.3 Dimensioning of systems for heating domestic water and heating support (central European conditions); 3.6 Costs and yields; 3.6.1 Prices and performance; 3.6.2 Normalised solar heat costs.
CHAPTER 4: Installation, commissioning, maintenance and servicing4.1 A brief study of roofing and materials; 4.1.1 The purpose of the roof; 4.1.2 Types of roof; 4.1.3 The components of the roof; 4.1.4 Pitched roofs; 4.1.5 Roof installations and mountings; 4.1.6 Flat roofs; 4.1.7 Materials; 4.2 Installation methods and safety; 4.2.1 UK safety regulations; 4.2.2 UK personal access and working at heights; 4.2.3 Working equipment; 4.2.4 Transport techniques; 4.2.5 Installation techniques; 4.3 Installation; 4.3.1 Delivery of material; 4.3.2 Setting up the site, preparatory work.
Abstract:
Annotation * Adapted from the successful German edition, which has sold over 7,000 copies * Offers comprehensive guidance for professionals who wish to install solar thermal technology; in full color throughout * Includes details on how to market solar thermal technologies, a review of relevant simulation tools and data on selected regional, national and international renewable energy support programs Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heating requirements in the residential, commercial and industrial building sectors. The potential for this technology and the associated environmental benefits are significant. This book offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. Every subject necessary for successful project implementation is included. Beginning with resource assessment and an outline of core components, this guide details solar thermal system design, installation, operation and maintenance for single households, large systems, swimming pool heaters, solar air and solar cooling applications.
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