Solar energy sciences and engineering applications

Solar energy is available all over the world in different intensities. Theoretically, the solar energy available on the surface of the earth is enough to support the energy requirements of the complete planet. However, in reality, progress and development of solar science and technology depends to a...

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Other Authors: Enteria, Napoleon, author (author), Akbarzadeh, Aliakbar, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press [2014].
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009755102706719
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Table of contents; Preface; About the editors; 1. Physics of solar energy and its applications; 2. Exergy analysis of solar radiation processes; 3. Exergy analysis of solar energy systems; 4. Solar energy collection and storage; 5. Basics of the photovoltaic thermal module; 6. Thermal modelling of parabolic trough collectors; 7. Salinity gradient solar ponds; 8. The solar thermal electrochemical production of energetic molecules: Step; 9. Solar hydrogen production and CO2 recycling; 10. Photoelectrochemical cells for hydrogen production from solar energy
  • 11. Photobiohydrogen production and high-performance photobioreactor12. Decontamination of water by combined solar advanced oxidation processes and biotreatment; 13. Solar driven advanced oxidation processes for water decontamination and disinfection; 14. Solar energy conversion with thermal cycles; 15. Solar hybrid air-conditioning design for buildings in hot and humid climates; 16. Solar-desiccant air-conditioning systems; 17. Building integrated concentrating solar systems; 18. Solar energy use in buildings
  • 19. The contribution of bioclimatic architecture in the improvement of outdoor urban spaces20. Legislation to foment the use of renewable energies and solar thermal energy in building construction: The case of Spain