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Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes [Hardcover]

John A. Duffie , William A. Beckman
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August 25, 2006 0471698679 978-0471698678 3
The updated, cornerstone engineering resource of solar energy theory and applications. Solar technologies already provide energy for heat, light, hot water, electricity, and cooling for homes, businesses, and industry. Because solar energy only accounts for one-tenth of a percent of primary energy demand, relatively small increases in market penetration can lead to very rapid growth rates in the industry???which is exactly what has been projected for coming years as the world moves away from carbon-based energy production. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Third Edition provides the latest thinking and practices for engineering solar technologies and using them in various markets.

This Third Edition of the acknowledged leading book on solar engineering features:
  • Complete coverage of basic theory, systems design, and applications
  • Updated material on such cutting-edge topics as photovoltaics and wind power systems
  • New homework problems and exercises


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The updated, cornerstone engineering resource of solar energy theory and applicationsSolar technologies already provide energy for heat, light, hot water, electricity, and cooling for homes, businesses, and industry. Because solar energy only accounts for one-tenth of a percent of primary energy demand, relatively small increases in market penetration can lead to very rapid growth rates in the industry—which is exactly what has been projected for coming years as the world moves away from carbon-based energy production. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Third Edition provides the latest thinking and practices for engineering solar technologies and using them in various markets.

This Third Edition of the acknowledged leading book on solar engineering features:

  • Complete coverage of basic theory, systems design, and applications
  • Updated material on such cutting-edge topics as photovoltaics and wind power systems
  • New homework problems and exercises

About the Author

John A. Duffie (deceased) was Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and past Director of the Solar Energy Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

William A. Beckman is the Ouweneel-Bascom Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Solar Energy Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 928 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (August 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471698679
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471698678
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1.5 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent solar energy textbook April 4, 2000
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The second edition of "Solar Engineering..." is a much expanded and updated version of the original, which was already a decent textbook. It covers almost everything there is to know about engineering of solar energy systems, and the presentation is clear and well organized. The division into "basics" and "applications" sections is a very sensible way to get oriented before plunging into the depth of a specific technology, especially since solar thermal applications tend to cover a wide variety of technologies. The gradual and systematic approach makes this book a very good textbook for beginners. The wide scope makes it also a pretty good reference source for practitioners who are looking for a specific bit of information.

The new chapter on photovoltaic cells is a nice touch. While this is not a "thermal process," it is still important for any practitioner of solar thermal to know what's happening in the other corner of the field. A presentation of PV at the level that can be understood by non-physicists is a very welcome addition.

My only complaint is that recent significant developments are not well represented (I guess much of this developed after the book was written, so this complaint is not really aimed at the authors). Topics such as non-imaging concentrators, high-temperature thermal receivers for Brayton cycle, and solar chemistry are either briefly mentioned or absent altogether. The more traditional applications such DHW are of course presented in detail, but their significance to the energy market remains negligible. I would prefer to see more on applications that have the potential to make a major impact. Hopefully this will be included in the next edition...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE January 11, 2010
Format:Hardcover
Sure, its technical. But anyone with a college level understanding of physics and science should be fine. Thanks to this book, I was able to deal with the engineers that 'energized' my barns. Maybe bit pricey, but this was an excellent investment for me and turned out to be a useful resource for the contractor I hired. Wiley books are rarely inexpensive, but always top value. I just bought some of their stock - which is one way to take some of the sting out of the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes October 9, 2009
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This is written for engineers to develop skills and application of solar thermal processes. It also addresses photovoltaic design and wind energy systems. This is quite technical and not suited for someone with a casual interest wishing to enter into the green area.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Its alright
As far as textbooks go the reading is dry as usual but there are several options presented for modeling solar radiation of varying difficulty. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bingagain24
5.0 out of 5 stars Boa compra
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Published 17 months ago by Luciano
4.0 out of 5 stars Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes
A very well written book that covers the entire field of solar thermal applications.
From the very basic concepts on the position of the sun, to the more applicative research... Read more
Published on May 20, 2011 by Marco Sotte
5.0 out of 5 stars Great part of you library...
This book should be part of your library. It is more technical then someone would expect but it is a great reference book and study material. Worth money.
Published on October 31, 2008 by Misha
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the Solar Thermal Engineer
This book is a must for the Solar Thermal Engineer. It is very comprehensive and covers a very wide range of topics. Excellent work by Duffie and Beckman.
Published on October 9, 2008 by V. Giotis
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Solar energy.
This is the best book to have an initial view about solar energy and its aplicattion.
Published on February 15, 2008 by Carlos A. Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible -- Not Just for Thermal
This is the textbook of fundamentals of solar energy engineering.
Published on March 23, 2007 by W. James D. Easton
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