Sustainable thermal storage systems : planning, design, and operations /

"This practical guide offers proven techniques for reducing energy costs, on-peak demand, capital costs, and pollution using thermal storage systems. Written by an expert in the field, this book discusses sustainability requirements, advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and the rela...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hyman, Lucas B. (Author)
Corporate Author:	McGraw-Hill Companies
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2013]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:	Heat storage. Heat engineering. Heat storage devices. Heat > Transmission. Cogeneration of electric power and heat. Sustainable buildings > Heating and ventilation. Sustainable buildings > Design and construction. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	"This practical guide offers proven techniques for reducing energy costs, on-peak demand, capital costs, and pollution using thermal storage systems. Written by an expert in the field, this book discusses sustainability requirements, advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and the relationship among loads, equipment choices, and system selection. Real-world case studies examine chilled water thermal storage and ice thermal storage. Tips for operating a thermal storage plant to maximize investment are also provided in this valuable resource." Sustainable Thermal Storage Systems: Planning, Design, and Operations offers proven techniques for reducing energy costs, on-peak demand, capital costs, and pollution using thermal storage systems. Written by an expert in the field, this book discusses sustainability requirements, advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and the relationship among loads, equipment choices, and system selection. Real-world case studies examine chilled water thermal storage and ice thermal storage. Tips for operating a thermal storage plant to ma.
Item Description:	Print version c2011.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xii, 308 pages) : illustrations. Also available in print edition.
Format:	Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780071752978