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BL
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1027006
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b781376
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| Title & Author
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Planning and installing solar thermal systems : : a guide for installers, architects and engineers.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Washington, DC :: Earthscan,, 2010.
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| Series Statement
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Planning and Installing
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (xi, 355 pages) :: illustrations (chiefly color)
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| ISBN
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1849775125
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: 9781849775120
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1844077608
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9781844077601
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-342) and index.
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| Contents
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Solar radiation and arguments for its use -- Components of solar thermal systems -- Systems for single-family houses -- Installation, commissioning, maintenance and servicing -- Large-scale systems -- Solar concentrating systems -- Solar heating of open-air swimming pools -- Solar air systems -- Solar cooling -- Electronic media and software within the area of solar thermal energy -- Marketing and promotion.
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| Abstract
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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 fully updated edition of 2004's bestselling guide offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. All major topics for successful project implementation are included. Beginning with resource assessment.
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Biomass energy.
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Building-integrated photovoltaic systems-- Installation.
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Buildings-- Environmental engineering.
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Solar heating-- Installation.
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Solar thermal energy.
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Solar water heaters-- Installation.
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Biomass energy.
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Buildings-- Environmental engineering.
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Solar thermal energy.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Construction-- Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning.
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| Dewey Classification
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697
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TH7413.P534 2010eb
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| Cover Title
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Planning & installing solar thermal systems
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