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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 entire planet. However, in reality, progress and development
of solar science and technology depends to a large extent on human
desires and needs. This is due to the various barriers to overcome
and to deal with the economics of practical utilization of solar
energy. This book introduces the rapid development and progress in
the field of solar energy applications for science and technology:
the advancement in the field of biological processes & chemical
processes; electricity production; and mechanical operations &
building operations enhanced by solar energy. The volume covers
bio-hydrogen production and other biological processes related to
solar energy; chemical processes for the production of hydrogen
from water and other endothermic processes using solar energy; the
development of thermo-electric production through solar energy; the
development of solar ponds for electric energy production; and the
mechanical operation with solar energy; the building operation with
solar energy optimization and urban planning. This book is an
invaluable resource for scientists who need the scientific and
technological knowledge of the wide coverage of solar energy
sciences and engineering applications. This will further encourage
researchers, scientists, engineers and students to stimulate the
use of solar energy as an alternative energy source.
This book discusses the concepts and technologies associated with
the mitigation of urban heat islands (UHIs) that are applicable in
hot and humid regions. It presents several city case studies on how
UHIs can be reduced in various areas to provide readers,
researchers, and policymakers with insights into the concepts and
technologies that should be considered when planning and
constructing urban centres and buildings. The rapid development of
urban areas in hot and humid regions has led to an increase in
urban temperatures, a decrease in ventilation in buildings, and a
transformation of the once green outdoor environment into areas
full of solar-energy-absorbing concrete and asphalt. This situation
has increased the discomfort of people living in these areas
regardless of whether they occupy concrete structures. This is
because indoor and outdoor air quality have both suffered from
urbanisation. The development of urban areas has also increased
energy consumption so that the occupants of buildings can enjoy
indoor thermal comfort and air quality that they need via air
conditioning systems. This book offers solutions to the recent
increase in the number of heat islands in hot and humid regions.
This book presents an in-depth analysis covering climatic and
weather conditions, house and building development history,
construction methods and technologies, and environmental
conditions. It provides relevant house and building information and
highlights recent advances in hot and humid regions, as well as
developments in other regions that are relevant to hot and humid
climates. The countries in hot and humid regions, which include the
tropical countries, the Middle Eastern countries around the
Mediterranean, and many countries of Central Asia and Africa, are
home to some of the most challenging conditions in the world in
terms of house and building design and construction, and in terms
of maintaining indoor thermal comfort and air quality in an
energy-efficient way. The book's respective chapters, prepared by
expert contributors, cover essential concepts, designs, and
construction methodologies for houses and commercial buildings. As
such, the book offers a valuable resource for undergraduate and
graduate students in architecture and engineering, house and
building designers, and building sciences researchers. Building
contractors, manufacturers and distributors of building equipment
and devices, and government policymakers and legislators will also
benefit from the information provided in this book.
This book presents the necessary fundamental knowledge in the
research, development, design, selection, and application of
desiccant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. It
covers the established installations in different climatic
conditions and building types. In addition, advanced performance
evaluation techniques are presented, covering thermodynamic,
economic, and environmental aspects. Hence, the book is an
important resource for undergraduate and graduate students, design
and installation engineers, researchers and scientists, building
owners and occupants, and energy and environmental policy makers.
This book presents the necessary fundamental knowledge in the
research, development, design, selection, and application of
desiccant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. It
covers the established installations in different climatic
conditions and building types. In addition, advanced performance
evaluation techniques are presented, covering thermodynamic,
economic, and environmental aspects. Hence, the book is an
important resource for undergraduate and graduate students, design
and installation engineers, researchers and scientists, building
owners and occupants, and energy and environmental policy makers.
This book discusses the concepts and technologies associated with
the mitigation of urban heat islands (UHIs) that are applicable in
hot and humid regions. It presents several city case studies on how
UHIs can be reduced in various areas to provide readers,
researchers, and policymakers with insights into the concepts and
technologies that should be considered when planning and
constructing urban centres and buildings. The rapid development of
urban areas in hot and humid regions has led to an increase in
urban temperatures, a decrease in ventilation in buildings, and a
transformation of the once green outdoor environment into areas
full of solar-energy-absorbing concrete and asphalt. This situation
has increased the discomfort of people living in these areas
regardless of whether they occupy concrete structures. This is
because indoor and outdoor air quality have both suffered from
urbanisation. The development of urban areas has also increased
energy consumption so that the occupants of buildings can enjoy
indoor thermal comfort and air quality that they need via air
conditioning systems. This book offers solutions to the recent
increase in the number of heat islands in hot and humid regions.
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