Handbook of Energy Systems in Green Buildings

Handbook of Energy Systems in Green Buildings
Author: Ruzhu Wang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783662491195

This handbook provides a comprehensive summary on the energy systems used in green buildings, with a particular focus on solar energy - the most common renewable energy source applied in this field. With the growing concern about environmental protections, the concepts of green building have been widely promoted and implemented in nowadays building designs and constructions. Among all, sustainable energy systems, including energy harvesting, conversion, and storage, is one of most important design factors in green buildings. Unlike traditional energy systems which highly rely on fossil fuel, green buildings utilize renewable energy source or high efficient energy systems, or both, to provide environmental friendly, low carbon waste energy. The most updated concepts, designs, technologies developed and implemented in heat pumps, cooling systems, power systems, and energy storage will be discussed here in details. This handbook is subdivided into 7-9 main sections to provide an in-depth discussion from foundational principles to practical techniques. In addition, different cases about green energy systems implemented in global will be discussed. The book will be structured easy-to-read, to make it more accessible to graduate students and professionals in diverse scientific and engineering communities, including applied physics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material engineering, and chemical engineering.

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Author: Stephen P. Kavanaugh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Ground source heat pump systems
ISBN: 9781936504855

Geothermal Heating and Cooling is a complete revision of Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Design of Geothermal Systems for Commercial and Institutional Buildings, which is recognized as the primary reference for nonresidential ground-source heat pump (GSHP) installations. This new work takes advantage of the many lessons learned since the time of the original publication, when GSHPs were primarily residential applications. Many improvements have evolved, and performance data, both positive and negative, is now available to guide the development of best practices. This essential guide for HVAC design engineers, design-build contractors, GSHP subcontractors, and energy/construction managers also provides building owners and architects with insights into characteristics of quality engineering firms and the information that should be provided by design firms competing for GSHP projects.This revision draws on new ASHRAE and industry research in critical areas, as well as measured data from long-term installations and optimized installation practices used by high-production GSHP contractors. Nearly all chapters and appendices were completely rewritten, and they include coverage of closed-loop ground (ground-coupled), groundwater, and surface-water systems plus GSHP equipment and piping. Additional information on site characterization has been added, including a new hydrogeological chapter. Another new chapter contains results of recent field studies, energy and demand characteristics, and updated information to optimize GSHP system cost. While other publications deal primarily with ground-coupled heat pumps, this text includes detailed coverage of groundwater, surface-water, and GSHP costs.Tables, graphs, and equations are provided in both Inch-Pound (I-P) and International System (SI) units. As a bonus, supplemental Microsoft® Excel® macro-enabled spreadsheets for a variety of GSHP calculations accompany the text.

Smart Power Distribution Network

Smart Power Distribution Network
Author: Leijiao Ge
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2023-10-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9819967589

The surge in renewable and distributed energy sources has posed significant challenges for smart power distribution network (SPDN). These challenges fall into two main categories: the unpredictability of renewable energy sources and the complexities introduced by numerous electrical devices and their interdependencies, affecting forecasting and operational performance. As the emphasis on SPDN's economic and environmental aspects grows, this book focuses on the vital themes of sustainability and cost-efficiency in SPDN forecasting, planning, and operation. It is structured into three key parts: 1. SPDN Situation Awareness: This section assesses prior research methods, analyzes their shortcomings while dissecting SPDN's unique situation awareness characteristics. Then, some forecast and virtual collection methods are presented. 2. Boosting SPDN Planning: Addressing optimal planning challenges in SPDN, this part introduces advanced modelling and algorithm solving techniques, tailored to mitigate SPDN's inherent uncertainty. 3. Enhancing SPDN Operation: Considering a variety of equipment types and controllable loads, this section explores strategies to boost SPDN operational performance. It covers control methodologies for electric vehicles, flexible loads, energy storage, and related equipments, etc. Tailored for university researchers, engineers, and graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, this book is a valuable resource for comprehending SPDN's situation awareness, planning, and operation intricacies in the context of sustainability and economic efficiency.

Advances in Smart Energy Systems

Advances in Smart Energy Systems
Author: Biplab Das
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2022-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811924120

This book discusses smart computing techniques which offer an effective solution for investigating and modeling the stochastic behavior of renewable energy generation, operation of grid-connected renewable energy systems, and smart decision-making among alternatives. It also discusses applications of soft computing techniques to make an intelligent decision for optimum use of suitable alternatives which gives an upper hand compared to conventional systems. It includes upgradation of the existing system by embedding of machine intelligence. The authors present combination of use of neutral networks, fuzzy systems, and genetic algorithms which are illustrated in several applications including forecasting, security, verification, diagnostics of a specific fault, efficiency optimization, etc. Smart energy systems integrate a holistic approach in diverse sectors including electricity, thermal comfort, power industry, transportation. It allows affordable and sustainable solutions to solve the future energy demands with suitable alternatives. Thus, contributions regarding integration of the machine intelligence with the energy system, for efficient collection and effective utilization of the available energy sources, are useful for further advanced studies.

32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering

32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Author: Ludovic Montastruc
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1760
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 032395880X

32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering: ESCAPE-32 contains the papers presented at the 32nd European Symposium of Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE) event held in Toulouse, France. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students and consultants for chemical industries who work in process development and design. - Presents findings and discussions from the 32nd European Symposium of Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE) event

Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Author: Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040009220

The text provides insight into the different mathematical tools and techniques that can be applied to the analysis and numerical computations of flow models. It further discusses important topics such as the heat transfer effect on boundary layer flow, modeling of flows through porous media, anisotropic polytrophic gas model, and thermal instability in viscoelastic fluids. This book: Discusses modeling of Rayleigh-Taylor instability in nanofluid layer and thermal instability in viscoelastic fluids Covers open FOAM simulation of free surface problems, and anisotropic polytrophic gas model Highlights the Sensitivity Analysis in Aerospace Engineering, MHD Flow of a Micropolar Hybrid Nanofluid, and IoT-Enabled Monitoring for Natural Convection Presents thermal behavior of nanofluid in complex geometries and heat transfer effect on Boundary layer flow Explains natural convection heat transfer in non-Newtonian fluids and homotropy series solution of the boundary layer flow Illustrates modeling of flows through porous media and investigates Shock-driven Richtmyer-Meshkov instability It is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of Applied Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial engineering, Automotive engineering, and Aerospace engineering.

Advances in Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems

Advances in Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems
Author: Simon Rees
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2016-05-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081003226

Advances in Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems relates the latest information on source heat pumps (GSHPs), the types of heating and/or cooling systems that transfer heat from, or to, the ground, or, less commonly, a body of water. As one of the fastest growing renewable energy technologies, they are amongst the most energy efficient systems for space heating, cooling, and hot water production, with significant potential for a reduction in building carbon emissions. The book provides an authoritative overview of developments in closed loop GSHP systems, surface water, open loop systems, and related thermal energy storage systems, addressing the different technologies and component methods of analysis and optimization, among other subjects. Chapters on building integration and hybrid systems complete the volume. - Provides the geological aspects and building integration covered together in one convenient volume - Includes chapters on hybrid systems - Presents carefully selected chapters that cover areas in which there is significant ongoing research - Addresses geothermal heat pumps in both heating and cooling modes

Analytic Element Modeling of Groundwater Flow

Analytic Element Modeling of Groundwater Flow
Author: H. M. Haitjema
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 407
Release: 1995-09-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0080499104

Modeling has become an essential tool for the groundwater hydrologist. Where field data is limited, the analytic element method (AEM) is rapidly becoming the modeling method of choice, especially given the availability of affordable modeling software. Analytic Element Modeling of Groundwater Flow provides all the basics necessary to approach AEM successfully, including a presentation of fundamental concepts and a thorough introduction to Dupuit-Forchheimerflow. This book is unique in its emphasis on the actual use of analytic element models. Real-world examples complement material presented in the text. An educational version of the analytic element program GFLOW is included to allow the reader to reproduce the various solutions to groundwater flow problems discussed in the text. Researchers and graduate students in groundwater hydrology, geology, andengineering will find this book an indispensable resource. * * Provides a fundamental introduction to the use of the analytic element method. * Offers a step-by-step approach to groundwater flow modeling. * Includes an educational version of the GFLOW modeling software.

Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps
Author: Walter Grassi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2017-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319621998

The text describes the main features of currently available heat pumps, focusing on system operation and interactions with external heat sources. In fact, before choosing a heat pump, several aspects must be assessed in detail: the actual climate of the installation site, the building’s energy requirements, the heating system, the type of operation etc. After discussing the general working principles, the book describes the main components of compression machines – for EHPs, GHPs and CO2 heat pumps. It then addresses absorption heat pumps and provides additional details on the behavior of two-fluid mixtures. The book presents a performance comparison for the different types, helping designers choose the right one for their needs, and discusses the main refrigerants. Notes on helpful additional literature, websites and videos, also concerning relevant European regulations, round out the coverage. This book will be of interest to all engineers and technicians whose work involves heat pumps. It will also benefit students in energy engineering degree programs who want to deepen their understanding of heat pumps.