Solar Technology: "The Earthscan Expert Guide to Using Solar Energy for Heating, Cooling and Electricity" (Earthscan Expert Series)

Solar Technology: "The Earthscan Expert Guide to Using Solar Energy for Heating, Cooling and Electricity" (Earthscan Expert Series) Review

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Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This Earthscan Expert guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of: - Passive solar building - Solar water heating - Solar space heating - Other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination) - Grid-connected photovoltaics - Stand-alone photovoltaics It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.

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Jun 30, 2011 19:08:20

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods in Ireland

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods in Ireland Review

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods in Ireland face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods to Ireland? How important is Ireland compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods vary from one country of origin to another in Ireland? On the supply side, Ireland also exports machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods. Which countries receive the most exports from Ireland? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods in Ireland. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods for those countries serving Ireland via exports, or supplying from Ireland via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Ireland fits into the world market for imported and exported machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Ireland in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Ireland is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Ireland compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes.

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Jun 29, 2011 19:06:42

Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance

Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance Review

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Proven Strategies and Solutions for Reducing Energy Consumption

Property and facility managers can turn to Energy-Efficient Building Systems as a one-stop guide to operating and maintaining commercial building systems at peak efficiency. Designed to help reduce energy costs and meet environmental standards, this state-of-the-art productivity tool contains fully illustrated, real-world examples of successful green building projects that have achieved significant, energy-saving results.

From energy management and auditing, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and pumping systems…to lighting, electrical systems, automation, and building envelope, this expert resource takes readers step by step through procedures for getting optimal performance from every building system. For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency…identifying promising new solutions…evaluating their feasibility…and estimating actual savings. Comprehensive and authoritative, Energy-Efficient Building Systems enables building professionals to:

Get an in-depth understanding of the principles of each building system

Select the most efficient systems for any nonresidential building

Maximize energy efficiency with practical strategies and solutions

Utilize hands-on methods for evaluating feasibility and estimating savings

Review real-world examples of successful green building projects

Inside This Cost-Saving Energy Guide

• Energy Management and Energy Auditing • Air-Conditioning and Central Chiller Systems • Boilers and Heating Systems • Pumping Systems • Cooling Towers • Air Handling and Distribution Systems • Lighting Systems • Building Electrical Systems • Building Automation Systems • Building Envelope

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• Handbook of Energy Audits, Eighth Edition
• Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation
• HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed.
• Guide to Energy Management, Sixth Edition
• Commercial Energy Auditing Reference Handbook

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Jun 28, 2011 12:28:05

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods in Hong Kong

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods in Hong Kong Review

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods in Hong Kong face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods to Hong Kong? How important is Hong Kong compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods vary from one country of origin to another in Hong Kong? On the supply side, Hong Kong also exports machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods. Which countries receive the most exports from Hong Kong? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods in Hong Kong. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods for those countries serving Hong Kong via exports, or supplying from Hong Kong via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Hong Kong fits into the world market for imported and exported machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Hong Kong in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Hong Kong is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Hong Kong compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes.

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Jun 27, 2011 00:50:25

Dedicated Outdoor air systems and building pressurization.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions

Dedicated Outdoor air systems and building pressurization.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions Review

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This digital document is an article from ASHRAE Transactions, published by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. on July 1, 2010. The length of the article is 4854 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: The central thrust of this paper is to introduce the concept of a balanced flow Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) integrated, physically and functionally, with a pressurization unit. The incentives for this concept include: improved total energy recovery (TER) equipment efficiency, lower first cost, no increase in the installation cost, reduced fan parasitic energy use, predictable building pressurization performance, and a very modest additional first cost for reserve capacity. This may be the next step in the migration path toward improved performance at reduced first cost for DOASs

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Title: Dedicated Outdoor air systems and building pressurization.(Report)
Author: S.A. Mumma
Publication:ASHRAE Transactions (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 116 Issue: 2 Page: 143(11)

Article Type: Report

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Jun 25, 2011 12:57:57

Practical Problems in Mathematics for Heating and Cooling Technicians (Applied Mathematics)

Practical Problems in Mathematics for Heating and Cooling Technicians (Applied Mathematics) Review

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Develop solid practical math skills needed to succeed in the heating and cooling technology field with this updated resource that presents critical information in a way that is straightforward, easy-to-understand, and most importantly, meaningful to the reader. From basic arithmetic to using formulas, Practical Problems in Mathematics for Heating and Cooling Technicians, 5th Edition covers all of the mathematical concepts that technicians are likely to encounter in their everyday, on-the-job tasks. Packed with hands-on exercises and the HVAC-R-specific terminology that previous editions are known for, this updated edition includes references to the latest technology, geothermal systems, as well as zone heating and cooling. Readers will walk away with a thorough understanding of need-to-know math concepts, as well as confidence that they can apply what they have learned immediately and effectively.

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• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
• Blueprints and Plans for HVAC (Delmar Learning Blueprint Reading)
• Electricity, Electronics, and Wiring Diagrams for HVAC/R (2nd Edition)
• Code Check HVAC: An Illustrated Guide to Heating and Cooling, Second Edition
• Lab Manual for Whitman/Johnson/Tomczyk/Silberstein's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th

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Jun 23, 2011 21:53:54

Your guide to HVAC service. (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) (Operating Techniques & Products Bulletin 430): An article from: Journal of Property Management

Your guide to HVAC service. (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) (Operating Techniques & Products Bulletin 430): An article from: Journal of Property Management Review

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Property Management, published by Institute of Real Estate Management on January 1, 1995. The length of the article is 2240 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Building owners and managers should focus on preventive maintenance rather than breakdown maintenance when it comes to their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Spending money only when systems break down is a flawed strategy because it only serves to cut an equipment's lifespan by half or even more. In contrast, preventive maintenance can help property managers and owners avoid unnecessary repairs. It serves as a guard against future breakdowns and costly replacements. Many preventive maintenance measures can easily be implemented. These include draining coils, calibrating controls, cleaning pipeline stainers, changing filters and belts, lubricating motors and inspecting the roof. Other techniques are verifying automation systems, cleaning up mechanical rooms, and keeping a logbook of all repairs, service and breakdowns.

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Title: Your guide to HVAC service. (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) (Operating Techniques & Products Bulletin 430)
Author: Rick Connell
Publication:Journal of Property Management (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1995
Publisher: Institute of Real Estate Management
Volume: v60 Issue: n1 Page: p37(3)

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Jun 22, 2011 21:36:06

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Heating and Cooling Equipment and Parts in Oceana (World Trade Report)

The 2000 Import and Export Market for Heating and Cooling Equipment and Parts in Oceana (World Trade Report) Review

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners approaching the market in Oceana face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying heating and cooling equipment and parts to Oceana? What is the dollar value of these imports? How much do the imports of heating and cooling equipment and parts vary from one country to another in Oceana? Do exporters serving the market in Oceana have similar market shares across the importing countries? On the supply side, Oceana also sells to the international market of heating and cooling equipment and parts. Which countries in Oceana supply the most exports of heating and cooling equipment and parts? Which countries are buying their exports? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for heating and cooling equipment and parts in Oceana. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for heating and cooling equipment and parts for those countries serving Oceana via exports, or supplying from Oceana via imports. We do so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

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Jun 21, 2011 20:55:11

A reference environment for the calculation of the exergy value of air in buildings.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions

A reference environment for the calculation of the exergy value of air in buildings.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions Review

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This digital document is an article from ASHRAE Transactions, published by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. on January 1, 2009. The length of the article is 4512 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: The exergy value of air entails three contributions: thermal, related to the air temperature; mechanical, related to the air pressure; and chemical, related to the humidity ratio of the air. This paper discusses the importance of the thermal and chemical contributions to the exergy value of moist air in residential buildings in the Dutch climate. This is illustrated by an example of exergy calculations for a ventilation system with air-to-air heat exchange used in building HVAC applications.

Citation Details
Title: A reference environment for the calculation of the exergy value of air in buildings.(Report)
Author: P. Sakulpipatsin
Publication:ASHRAE Transactions (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 115 Issue: 1 Page: 10(6)

Article Type: Report

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