eBooks: HVAC & Energy Systems

In March of 2021, the Biden administration established a national offshore wind energy target to install 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. This ambitious goal was intended to not only help reduce dependency on fossil fuels, but also establish a new and sustainable renewable energy industry. Chapter 1 characterizes the challenges and opportunities facing the domestic supply chain industry and evaluates its potential benefits. The floating offshore wind energy industry is growing rapidly worldwide because of the vast wind resource and the potential for fewer conflicts with other human uses and the environment. Chapters 2 and 3 describe the requirements for ports to support floating offshore wind manufacturing, installation, and/or service activities, and estimate the investment and time frames required to construct these ports. Chapter 4 looks at new rulemaking actions affecting wind energy and other renewable energy projects on the U.S. outer continental shelf. Chapter 5 examines restrictions on foreigners working in the U.S. offshore energy sector.

This guide is the first and only overview of its kind in the United States. It covers the proper design, engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of safe and effective heating, ventilation, pressurization, dilution, filtration, and air-conditioning systems for hazardous spaces. The book places particular emphasis on toxic chemicals, asphyxiants, flammable gases, and combustible dusts; it does not touch on radioactive or pathogenic substances. This guide presents various techniques and methods developed and refined over time by countless experts within specific fields of interest. Readers will gain insight into the best possible means to ensure that a space is effectively ventilated and conditioned for various levels of occupancy while preserving all aspects of the safety and health of the occupants as well as the protection of surrounding facilities. It also serves as a reference to critical standards, recommended practices, and related publications.

This book is primarily for undergraduates, graduates and research scholars working in the field of energy storage systems. The book details the mathematical and experimental analysis of energy storage systems and can be referenced by different engineering sectors, including: mechanical, chemical, civil and energy engineering, and is equally important for scholars of physics and chemistry. Various aspects of thermal energy storage systems are described, such as lithium-ion batteries, nuclear reactors, latent heat storage with PCM embedded porous media, CCHP with TESS, PCM in solar collectors, and grain dryers. Chapter one provides an overview of the development of various kinds of cathodes and anodes. In short, this chapter is an outline of the development stages of Li-ion battery electrochemistry, discussing the commercial success and current challenges in the field with mitigation strategies, as well as the future of Li-ion batteries. In the system described in chapter two, a high-nuclear high-temperature reactor supplies constant power to the thermal energy storage unit of molten lithium chloride salt, which provides the required thermal energy for a closed energy conversion system of the Bryton cycle. During regular operation, the thermal energy storage unit stores heat overnight for use during peak demand periods in the day. In this case, the nuclear reactor remains at a constant level of thermal capacity. A detail of energy storage in PCM embedded with porous media is presented in chapter three, and the applications of such systems are presented in chapter four. PCM has gained the attention of researchers due to longer thermal recycling and chemical stablity. Moreover, high latent heat copacity is one of the most significant aspects contributing to the polularity of PCMs, and the low thermal conductivity of PCMs limits their usage in many thermal applications and can be improved by using porous media as an embedded material. Chapter five delineates the optimal working point of a system consisting of several independent units capable of trading electricity based on the consumption of various fuels. The utilization of a heat storage tank was determined using a genetic algorithm, and the modeling accuracy was compared. Chapters six and seven present a clear understanding of the working and investigation procedures of natural convection grain dryers. This book will be helpful for understanding the fundamentals of thermal energy storage systems.

"The ASHRAE Design Guide for Tall, Supertall, and Megatall Building Systems, second edition, is concerned with HVAC, design, maintenance, and other factors for buildings 330 feet (100 m) or higher. The guide details the problems and possible solutions for tall, supertall, and megatall buildings"--

"Provides recommendations for achieving a net zero energy small or medium office building; allows contractors, consulting engineers, architects, and designers to easily achieve advanced levels of energy savings without resorting to detailed calculations or analyses"--

Offering real-world applications in addition to theoretical calculations and analytical procedures, Air-Conditioning System Design Manual, Third Edition, bridges the gap between theory and practice in the design of HVAC&R systems. It has been completely revised and updated to reflect current industry best practices. Organized into 13 chapters covering the design process, load calculations, systems components, and various types of HVAC&R systems, this manual is beneficial to both the entry-level designer and the experienced HVAC professional. New material on commissioning and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB); decentralized HVAC applications and central cooling and heating plants; and a designer's business plan has been added. In addition, significant updates and enhancements have been made to chapters on health, wellness, and safety; components; and special HVAC&R systems.

"Provides engineers and other design professionals with the tools and knowledge to design duct systems so that fans are properly sized, minimize the installed cost of the ductwork, minimize system-generated noise, and minimize the fan energy consumption of commercial and industrial duct systems"--

"Provides comprehensive guidance for sizing, scheduling, specifying, controlling, and commissioning air terminal units (ATUs); aids design engineers in maximizing occupant comfort, HVAC acoustics, and energy efficiency of ATUs; can be an in-house training program for new designers or a reference for experienced engineers; new design paradigms are introduced throughout"--

Whether you are an HVAC&R system designer, architect, building owner, building manager/operator, or contractor charged with designing a green building, ASHRAE GreenGuide aims to help you answer your biggest question -'What do I do now?'Using an integrated, building systems perspective, it gives you the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest, and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. Information is provided on each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties. This fifth edition of ASHRAE GreenGuide is an easy-to-use reference with information on almost any subject that should be considered in green-building design.

"Addresses residential dwelling units covered by ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016, providing guidance on best practices for design, construction, maintenance, and operation of single-family and multifamily dwellings to maximize IAQ and information and tools that residents, home designers, and builders can use to integrate IAQ while addressing budget constraints and functional requirements"--