Energy Recovery Technology for Building Applications
Energy Recovery Technology for Building Applications

Author: Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-13

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 3030500063

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book discusses energy recovery technology, a green innovation that can be used in buildings. This technology reduces energy consumption in buildings and provides energy savings to conventional mechanical ventilation systems. Divided into eight chapters, the book provides in-depth technical information, state-of-the-art research, and latest developments in the energy recovery technology field. Case-studies describe worldwide applications of energy recovery technology and its integrated system for building services. This book will be used as a general and technical reference book for students, engineers, professionals, practitioners, scientists, and researchers seeking to reduce energy consumption of buildings in various climatic conditions. Presents an overview of energy consumption scenarios in buildings and the needs for energy-efficient technologies at regional and global levels; Explains models and methods of energy recovery technology performance evaluation; Inspires further research into energy recovery technology for building applications.

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies for Building and Environmental Applications
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies for Building and Environmental Applications

Author: Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-04-20

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 3319318403

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This diverse resource on renewable energy and sustainable technologies highlights the status, state of the art, challenges, advancements and options in areas such as energy recovery systems, turbine ventilators, green composites, biofuels and bio-resources for energy production, wind energy, integrated energy-efficient systems, thermal energy storage, natural ventilation & day-lighting systems, and low carbon technologies for building and environmental applications. It is designed to serve as a reference book for students, researchers, manufacturers and professionals working in these fields. The editors have gathered articles from world-leading experts that clearly illustrate key areas in renewable energy and sustainability. The distinct role of these technologies in future endeavors is stressed by taking into account the opportunities to contribute with new approaches, methods and directions for building and environmental applications. The in-depth discussion presented in this book will give readers a clear understanding of every important aspect of each technology’s applications, optimum configuration, modifications, limitations and their possible improvements.

Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries
Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries

Author: Hussam Jouhara

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 3527348565

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Explore modern waste heat recovery technology across a variety of industries In Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries, esteemed thermal engineer Hussam Jouhara delivers an organized and comprehensive exploration of waste heat recovery systems with a focus on industrial applications in different temperature ranges. The author describes various waste heat recovery systems, like heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, air preheaters, direct electrical conversion devices, and thermal storage. The book also offers discussions of the technologies and applications relevant to different temperature ranges present in industrial settings along with revealing case studies from various industries. Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries examines a variety of industries, from steel to ceramics, chemicals, and food, and how plants operating in these sectors can use waste heat to improve their energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. The book also offers: A thorough introduction to waste heat recovery systems, including recuperative and regenerative burners, heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, air preheaters, and heat pumps Comprehensive explorations of low temperature applications, below 100°C, including advantages and drawbacks, as well as illustrative case studies Practical discussions of medium temperature applications, between 100°C and 400°C, including case studies In-depth examination of high temperature applications, above 400°C, including several case studies Perfect for chemical, mechanical, process, and power engineers, Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries is also an ideal resource for professionals working in the chemical, metal processing, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Resource Recovery from Water
Resource Recovery from Water

Author: Korneel Rabaey

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2019-06-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780409559

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Throughout history, the first and foremost role of urban water management has been the protection human health and the local aquatic environment. To this end, the practice of (waste-)water treatment has maintained a central focus on the removal of pollutants through dissipative pathways. Approaches like – in case of wastewater treatment – the activated sludge process, which make ‘hazardous things’ disappear, have benefitted our society tremendously by safeguarding human and environmental health. While conventional (waste-)water treatment is regarded as one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century, these dissipative approaches will not suffice in the 21th century as we enter the era of the circular economy. A key challenge for the future of urban water management is the need to re-envision the role of water infrastructure, still holding paramount the safeguard of human and environmental health while also becoming a more proactive force for sustainable development through the recovery of resources embedded in urban water. This book aims (i) to explain the basic principles governing resource recovery from water (how much is there, really); (ii) to provide comprehensive overview and critical assessment of the established and emerging technologies for resource recovery from water; and (iii) to put resource recovery from water in a legal, economic (including the economy of scale of recovered products), social (consumer’s point of view), and environmental sustainability framework. This book serves as a powerful teaching tool at the graduate entry master level with an aim to developing the next generation of engineers and experts and is also highly relevant for seasoned water professionals and practicing engineers.

Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting
Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting

Author: F. Pacheco-Torgal

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2017-01-03

Total Pages: 633

ISBN-13: 0081012276

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting:Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies provides essential knowledge for civil engineers, architects, and other professionals working in the field of cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting. The building sector is responsible for high energy consumption and its global demand is expected to grow as each day there are approximately 200,000 new inhabitants on planet Earth. The majority of electric energy will continue to be generated from the combustion of fossil fuels releasing not only carbon dioxide, but also methane and nitrous oxide. Energy efficiency measures are therefore crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the building sector. Energy efficient building retrofitting needs to not only be technically feasible, but also economically viable. New building materials and advanced technologies already exist, but the knowledge to integrate all active components is still scarce and far from being widespread among building industry stakeholders. - Emphasizes cost-effective methods for the refurbishment of existing buildings, presenting state-of-the-art technologies - Includes detailed case studies that explain various methods and Net Zero Energy - Explains optimal analysis and prioritization of cost effective strategies

Nocturnal Cooling Technology for Building Applications
Nocturnal Cooling Technology for Building Applications

Author: Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-28

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 9811358354

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book discusses nocturnal cooling technologies for building applications. Exploiting the natural environment as a renewable and sustainable resource has become a significant strategy for passive energy saving in buildings, and has led to growing interest in the use of passive radiative cooling based on nighttime (nocturnal) and daytime (diurnal) operating periods. Of these, nocturnal cooling is more promising since diurnal cooling is hard to achieve due to the solar radiation effect. As such, this book provides a comprehensive overview of nocturnal cooling for building applications, including a definition, concepts and principles; materials and devices; and cooling systems and configurations.

Renewable and Sustainable Materials in Green Technology
Renewable and Sustainable Materials in Green Technology

Author: Mohd Firdaus Yhaya

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 3319751212

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book discusses recent developments in renewable and sustainable materials from a green technology perspective and how these materials interact with the environment. It highlights the fundamental processes involved in the production of renewable and sustainable materials, including chemical and biological approaches as well as these materials’ potential application as green technological option. Written in a didactic style, it offers a guide and insights into renewable and sustainable materials. Each chapter provides in-depth technical information on the material’s theory and its applications. The book shows how new materials may help us solve human and environmental issues in the future and suggests where current research may lead.

Thermodynamics In Nuclear Power Plant Systems
Thermodynamics In Nuclear Power Plant Systems

Author: Bahman Zohuri

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-20

Total Pages: 735

ISBN-13: 3319134191

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book covers the fundamentals of thermodynamics required to understand electrical power generation systems, honing in on the application of these principles to nuclear reactor power systems. It includes all the necessary information regarding the fundamental laws to gain a complete understanding and apply them specifically to the challenges of operating nuclear plants. Beginning with definitions of thermodynamic variables such as temperature, pressure and specific volume, the book then explains the laws in detail, focusing on pivotal concepts such as enthalpy and entropy, irreversibility, availability, and Maxwell relations. Specific applications of the fundamentals to Brayton and Rankine cycles for power generation are considered in-depth, in support of the book’s core goal- providing an examination of how the thermodynamic principles are applied to the design, operation and safety analysis of current and projected reactor systems. Detailed appendices cover metric and English system units and conversions, detailed steam and gas tables, heat transfer properties, and nuclear reactor system descriptions.

Advances in Building Technology
Advances in Building Technology

Author: M. Anson

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2002-11-14

Total Pages: 1844

ISBN-13: 0080526632

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This set of proceedings is based on the International Conference on Advances in Building Technology in Hong Kong on 4-6 December 2002. The two volumes of proceedings contain 9 invited keynote papers, 72 papers delivered by 11 teams , and 133 contributed papers from over 20 countries around the world. The papers cover a wide spectrum of topics across the three technology sub-themes of structures and construction, environment, and information technology. The variety within these categories spans a width of topics, and these proceedings provide readers with a good general overview of recent advances in building research.

Desiccant Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems
Desiccant Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems

Author: Napoleon Enteria

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-12-27

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 9811030472

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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.