Materials And Technologies For Energy Efficiency

Author : Matthew R Hall
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1845699270
Total Pages : 761 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Materials for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Buildings written by Matthew R Hall and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost half of the total energy produced in the developed world is inefficiently used to heat, cool, ventilate and control humidity in buildings, to meet the increasingly high thermal comfort levels demanded by occupants. The utilisation of advanced materials and passive technologies in buildings would substantially reduce the energy demand and improve the environmental impact and carbon footprint of building stock worldwide. Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings critically reviews the advanced building materials applicable for improving the built environment. Part one reviews both fundamental building physics and occupant comfort in buildings, from heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behaviour, and ventilation, on to thermal comfort and health and safety requirements. Part two details the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies for application in buildings, beginning with a review of lifecycle assessment and environmental profiling of materials. The section moves on to review thermal insulation materials, materials for heat and moisture control, and heat energy storage and passive cooling technologies. Part two concludes with coverage of modern methods of construction, roofing design and technology, and benchmarking of façades for optimised building thermal performance. Finally, Part three reviews the application of advanced materials, design and technologies in a range of existing and new building types, including domestic, commercial and high-performance buildings, and buildings in hot and tropical climates. This book is of particular use to, mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineers, architects and low-energy building practitioners worldwide, as well as to academics and researchers in the fields of building physics, civil and building engineering, and materials science. Explores improving energy efficiency and thermal comfort through material selection and sustainable technologies Documents the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies for applications in building design and construction Examines fundamental building physics and occupant comfort in buildings featuring heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behaviour and ventilation

Author : Fernando Pacheco-Torgal
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081012276
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting written by Fernando Pacheco-Torgal and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting:Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies provides essential knowledge for civil engineers, architects, and other professionals working in the field of cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting. The building sector is responsible for high energy consumption and its global demand is expected to grow as each day there are approximately 200,000 new inhabitants on planet Earth. The majority of electric energy will continue to be generated from the combustion of fossil fuels releasing not only carbon dioxide, but also methane and nitrous oxide. Energy efficiency measures are therefore crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the building sector. Energy efficient building retrofitting needs to not only be technically feasible, but also economically viable. New building materials and advanced technologies already exist, but the knowledge to integrate all active components is still scarce and far from being widespread among building industry stakeholders. Emphasizes cost-effective methods for the refurbishment of existing buildings, presenting state-of-the-art technologies Includes detailed case studies that explain various methods and Net Zero Energy Explains optimal analysis and prioritization of cost effective strategies

Author : A. Mendez-Vilas
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1627345590
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Materials and Technologies for Energy Efficiency written by A. Mendez-Vilas and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials and Technologies for Energy Efficiency is a compilation of research papers whose main aim is to provide an opportunity to gather knowledge about the latest developments and advances in materials and processes involving energy. This volume consists of a series of works which were presented at The Energy & Materials Research Conference (EMR2015), held in Madrid, Spain in February 2015. This compilation of more than 50 papers has been written by researchers from all over the world. Papers focus on topics including biomass and biofuels; solar energy; fuel cells; energy storage, etc. The book is recommended for researchers from a broad range of academic disciplines related to energy and materials. We hope that this set of papers would be useful to stimulate further discussion on energy and materials research.

Author : Goutam Kumar Dalapati
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128221038
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Energy Saving Coating Materials written by Goutam Kumar Dalapati and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy Saving Coating Materials: Design, Process, Implementation and Developments provides comprehensive information regarding recent materials advancements and design aspects and integration for infra-red radiation regulators, along with future developments of zero emission buildings. The key opportunities and challenges for the usage of existing heat regulation materials and their implementation for commercial aspects are explored. The fundamental interaction between electromagnetic waves and materials are discussed, along with materials synthesis, design and integration of coatings for smart window applications. This book presents recent developments of innovative technologies comprising energy saving materials and coatings which are key considerations for achieving vital energy saving milestones. Provides knowledge-based information on the optical properties of materials and their utility for solar energy harvesting and energy saving applications Discusses innovative coatings for smart windows applications, including the progressive development of radiative cooling and cool paint Previews future developments for the synthesis, design and integration of heat regulative materials

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309116023
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America's Energy Future written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For multi-user PDF licensing, please contact customer service. Energy touches our lives in countless ways and its costs are felt when we fill up at the gas pump, pay our home heating bills, and keep businesses both large and small running. There are long-term costs as well: to the environment, as natural resources are depleted and pollution contributes to global climate change, and to national security and independence, as many of the world's current energy sources are increasingly concentrated in geopolitically unstable regions. The country's challenge is to develop an energy portfolio that addresses these concerns while still providing sufficient, affordable energy reserves for the nation. The United States has enormous resources to put behind solutions to this energy challenge; the dilemma is to identify which solutions are the right ones. Before deciding which energy technologies to develop, and on what timeline, we need to understand them better. America's Energy Future analyzes the potential of a wide range of technologies for generation, distribution, and conservation of energy. This book considers technologies to increase energy efficiency, coal-fired power generation, nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and natural gas, and alternative transportation fuels. It offers a detailed assessment of the associated impacts and projected costs of implementing each technology and categorizes them into three time frames for implementation.

Author : Mohammad Arif Kamal
Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd
ISBN 13 : 3035701393
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Materials and Technologies in Construction with Reference to Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development written by Mohammad Arif Kamal and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special topic volume with invited peer reviewed papers only.

Author : Xudong Zhao
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783030172848
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies for Solar Heating, Cooling and Power Generation written by Xudong Zhao and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, based on the research experience and outcomes of a group of international contributors, addresses a range of advanced energy efficiency technologies and their applications in solar heating, cooling and power generation, while also providing solutions for tackling recurring low efficiency problems in today's systems. It highlights the latest technologies and methods, which can significantly improve the performance of solar systems, enabling readers to design, construct and apply high-performance solar systems in or for their own projects. The contributors provide a systematic introduction to state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies that demonstrates how to implement innovative solar systems. These technologies include: " heat pipes and loop heat pipes; " phase change materials (PCMs) and PCM slurries; " micro-channel panels; " desiccant/adsorption cycling; " ejector cooling and heat pumps; and " solar concentration and thermoelectric units. The book shows how innovative solar systems applicable to rural and urban buildings can be analysed and demonstrates the successful implementation of these advanced technologies. It delivers the design principles and associated energy performance assessment methods for a range of selected solar heating, cooling and power generation projects. This book offers a valuable source of information for final-year undergraduate students, as well as graduate students and academic lecturers, as it promotes the widespread deployment of advanced solar heating, cooling and power generation technologies applicable for buildings across the globe. The book is also a good point of reference for design engineers and energy consultants who wish to extend their knowledge of advanced technologies used to achieve energy efficiency.

Author : Andreas Sumper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119942063
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electrical Energy Efficiency written by Andreas Sumper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The improvement of electrical energy efficiency is fast becoming one of the most essential areas of sustainability development, backed by political initiatives to control and reduce energy demand. Now a major topic in industry and the electrical engineering research community, engineers have started to focus on analysis, diagnosis and possible solutions. Owing to the complexity and cross-disciplinary nature of electrical energy efficiency issues, the optimal solution is often multi-faceted with a critical solutions evaluation component to ensure cost effectiveness. This single-source reference brings a practical focus to the subject of electrical energy efficiency, providing detailed theory and practical applications to enable engineers to find solutions for electroefficiency problems. It presents power supplier as well as electricity user perspectives and promotes routine implementation of good engineering practice. Key features include: a comprehensive overview of the different technologies involved in electroefficiency, outlining monitoring and control concepts and practical design techniques used in industrial applications; description of the current standards of electrical motors, with illustrative case studies showing how to achieve better design; up-to-date information on standarization, technologies, economic realities and energy efficiency indicators (the main types and international results); coverage on the quality and efficiency of distribution systems (the impact on distribution systems and loads, and the calculation of power losses in distribution lines and in power transformers). With invaluable practical advice, this book is suited to practicing electrical engineers, design engineers, installation designers, M&E designers, and economic engineers. It equips maintenance and energy managers, planners, and infrastructure managers with the necessary knowledge to properly evaluate the wealth of electrical energy efficiency solutions for large investments. This reference also provides interesting reading material for energy researchers, policy makers, consultants, postgraduate engineering students and final year undergraduate engineering students.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309156866
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.

Author : Henry Kelly
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811217874
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Energy Efficiency: Innovations: Driving Prosperity, Slashing Emissions written by Henry Kelly and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy efficiency touches all parts of the economy and lies at the heart of all plausible strategies for addressing climate change. A fascinating range of new technologies and new business models have emerged in the past few years and are rapidly reshaping the field and driving efficiency improvements — many of them completely unexpected.This book provides a fresh look at energy efficiency written in a way that can be interesting to experts and serve as an entry point for novices. With chapters written by recognized experts in their fields of expertise, the book provides readers with a clear perspective on the state-of-the art developments of both new technologies and new approaches to system design and operations in buildings, industry, transportation, and urban design. Strategies for electrification and optimization based on data and powerful algorithms are also explored in depth. The discussion includes new mobility systems, smart buildings, reimagined industrial processes, new materials, and smart grid integration.Related Link(s)