Main entry:

Daniels, Farrington, 1889-1972.

Title & Author:

Direct use of the sun's energy.

Publication:

New Haven, Yale University Press, 1964.

Description:

xvii, 374 pages illustrations, maps 21 cm.

Series:

Trends in science, v. 5

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Introduction -- General bibliography -- 2. History -- Solar symposia -- Solar energy society -- References -- 3. Solar radiation -- Variations in solar radiation -- Measuring instruments -- Geographical distribution of radiation -- Kinds of solar radiation records -- References -- 4. Collectors of solar radiation -- Flat-plate collectors -- Focusing collectors -- Mountings for focusing collectors -- Properties of materials -- General considerations -- References
5. Cooking -- Boiling in kettles -- Baking in ovens -- Field tests -- Construction of a simple solar cooker -- Heat storage -- References -- 6. Heating water -- Types of solar water heaters -- Simple solar water heater -- Boiling water -- References -- 7. Agricultural and industrial drying -- Other solar drying -- General considerations -- References -- 8. Storage of heat -- Storage of heat capacity -- Physical chemical storage of heat -- Two-vessel systems -- Water ponds -- Reference
9. Heating buildings -- Kinds of solar space-heating systems -- Requirements for solar house heating -- Tests of solar heating -- Architectural problems -- Heat pumps -- Small solar-heated unites -- References -- 10. Distillation of water -- Glass-roofed stills -- Plastic stills -- Stills with wicks -- External condensation -- Theoretical considerations -- Economic considerations -- Water from the air -- References -- 11. Solar furnaces -- Design and construction -- Solar furnace installations -- Physical and chemical operations -- References -- 12. Selective radiation surfaces -- Experimental work -- Theoretical studies -- Particulate coatings -- Conclusions -- References
13. Cooling and refrigeration -- Absorption-desorption cooling -- Refrigeration -- Air conditioning -- References -- 14. Heat engines -- Use of solar heat engines -- Principles of solar engines -- Steam engines -- Hot-air engines -- Vapor engines -- Economic considerations -- References -- 15. Thermoelectric and thermoionic conversion -- Principles -- Thermoelectric generators -- Thermoionic converters -- References -- 16. Photovoltaic conversion -- Principles -- Silicon photovoltaic cells -- Other photovoltaic cells -- Improvements in photovoltaic cells -- Photovoltaic electrodes in solution -- References
17. Photochemical conversion -- Principles of photochemistry -- Photosynthesis -- Photochemical production of electricity -- Photochemical storage of energy -- Photochemical reactions -- Photochemical reactions of solids -- References -- 18. Storage and transportation of power -- Mechanical storage of power -- Electrical storage of power -- Fuel cells -- Hydrogen fuel -- Economics of power storage -- references -- 19. Conclusions -- References -- Appendix -- Conversion factors (U.S. units).

ISBN:

0300003994
9780300003994

Subject:

Solar energy.
Solar Energy
Énergie solaire.
solar power.
Zonne-energie.

Added entries:

Mazal Holocaust Collection.
Trends in science ; v. 5.

Holdings:

Location: Library main georg lippsmeier 299918
Call No.: BIB 246068
Status: Available