Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems - 9781844077601

Taylor & Francis

Planning and Installing Solar Thermal SystemsA Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers\nAuthor(s): German Solar Energy Society (DGS)\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781844077601, 978-1844077601\nSynopsis\nSolar 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 and an outline of core components, it details solar thermal system design, installation, operation and maS