Solar Thermal Utilization Principle and Computer Simulation

Author: Zhang Hefei
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the basic principles of solar thermal utilization, introduces the progress of solar thermal utilization in China, and the development trends of solar utilization both domestically and internationally. It explores the properties and calculation methods of solar radiation, summarizes the heat transfer knowledge related to solar utilization; focuses on analyzing the principles and performance of flat-plate collectors, heat storage principles, hot water systems, thermodynamic and thermal power generation, refrigeration and air conditioning, heating, the impact of green vegetation on building radiation heat transfer, seawater desalination, and other practical solar thermal utilization systems. Finally, it introduces computer simulation of solar system performance and several in-depth specialized topics. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in colleges and universities, and can be referenced by researchers and engineers in departments such as solar thermal utilization, energy engineering, power machinery, environmental protection, building, and agricultural science and technology.