Building for Boomers

8 03 2010

 

BuildingBuilding for Boomers

Authors: Schriener, Judy
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159981-8
ISBN-10: 0071599819
©2010 | 1st Edition | 304 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 59.95

 

Design and Build Housing for the Boomer Generation

This unique resource provides the latest housing data, options, and trends to help you plan, design, and construct homes and communities to meet the requirements and expectations of aging baby boomers. There are 77 million boomers in the United States alone who continue to set the new, higher standard for product change and innovation as they have been doing for decades. Building for Boomers offers targeted information for architects, builders, engineers, developers, remodelers, and suppliers interested in capitalizing on this exploding market.

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Plan neighborhoods based on local and regional factors, including zoning and other regulations
  • Understand different types of neighborhoods, such as age-targeted, mixed generations, transit-oriented design (TOD), traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs), cohousing, and others
  • Integrate aging in place, universal, and green building design concepts
  • Incorporate technology infrastructure into your designs, including communication, entertainment, lighting, environment, protection, and healthcare
  • Design single family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments
  • Explore various design options for living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage
  • Stay informed of growing trends such as green construction and smart homes
  • Determine and develop your niche

 

Tables of Contents

Chapter 1. Boomers: Who They Are, What They Want, Why You Should Care;
Chapter 2. Unexpected Challenges;
Chapter 3. Neighborhood Types;
Chapter 4. Aging in Place, Universal Design, Sustainability and Building Green;
Chapter 5. Technology Turns the Tide;
Chapter 6. Single Family Homes and Townhouses;
Chapter 7. Condos and Apartments;
Chapter 8. The Design Process Step by Step;
Chapter 9. Design Options;
Chapter 10. Looking Ahead;
Chapter 11. Determining and Developing Your Niche;
Chapter 12. Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Boomers;
Appendixes;
Glossary;
Index


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Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair

8 03 2010
 

Structure Rehabilitation and Repair

Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair

Authors: Khan, Mohiuddin
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-154591-4
ISBN-10: 0071545913
©2010 | 1st Edition | 656 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 125.00

 

State-of-the-Art Bridge and Highway Rehabilitation and Repair Methods

This authoritative volume offers up-to-date guidance on the latest design techniques, repair methods, specialized software, materials, and advanced maintenance procedures for bridges and highway structures. Focusing on both traditional and nontraditional design issues, Bridge and Highway Structures Rehabilitation and Repair clarifies the most recent AASHTO bridge design codes and discusses new analytical and design methodologies, such as the application of load and resistance factor design (LRFD). A wealth of concise explanations, solved examples, and in-depth case studies are included in this comprehensive resource.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

  • Diagnostic design and selective reconstruction
  • Bridge failure studies and safety engineering
  • Analytical approach to fracture and failure
  • Load and resistance factor rating (LRFR) and redesign
  • Application of LRFD and LRFR methods
  • Inspection and structural health monitoring
  • Bridge widening and replacement strategies
  • Conventional repair methods
  • Advanced repair methods
  • Concrete repair methods
  • Extreme events of flood scour and countermeasures design
  • Guidelines for seismic design and retrofit methods

 

About the Author 

Dr. Mohiuddin A. Khan (MT. Laurel, MD)is Chief Bridge Engineer with JMT Inc. He has helped to develop the NJ State Bridge Design Manual and is co-author of the FHWA-approved Handbook of Scour Countermeasures. Dr. Kahn is registered as a licensed professional engineer in five states and is a chartered engineer from England. As a bridge engineer, he is familiar with both U.S. and European practices. Dr. Kahn is Chairman of Structures Group for ASCE, Philadelphia Section, served on ASCE Methods of Analysis Committee for six years and is member of ASCE National Seismic Effects Committee. He teaches bridge inspection and design to graduate classes and practicing engineers at Drexel, Widener and Temple Universities. Dr. Kahn is conducting research in integral abutment bridges and in seismic design of bridges.

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Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits

8 03 2010

 

Home Energy Audit

Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits

Authors: Findley, David
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163639-1
ISBN-10: 0071636390
©2010 | 1st Edition | 240 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: F ebruary 2010
Price: US$ 19.95

  

Reduce your utility bill and your carbon footprint

This hands-on guide shows you how to access your home’s energy efficiency, and offers 140 energy- and money-saving solutions you can use right away. Inside, you’ll find simple, no- and low-cost measures to identify problems and increase your home’s livability and efficiency–as well as your expendable income–each and every year.

Whether you’re moving into a brand new home, buying an existing property, or improving your current residence, you’ll find the practical tips and step-by-step projects inside Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits will dramatically reduce your energy usage and boost your savings in no time.

Discover how to:

  • Implement immediate no- and low-cost improvements for lighting, heating, electricity, insulation, water use, and more
  • Identify and modify the most costly appliances in your home
  • Reduce carbon emissions
  • Develop a personal energy plan
  • Determine how and when to contract your green renovation
  • Understand ratings, standards, and conversions
  • Fund your green home improvement projects and take advantage of grants, rebates, and tax incentives

 

About the Author

David S. Findley (South Huntington, NY) is an Assistant Professor at Farmingdale State College. He is also the owner of Synergy New Technology, a not-for-profit organization that develops and sells green technology, provides global solutions with the development of partnerships with government, corporations, education, venture capitalists, and individuals, and develops local, regional, and national climate change projects. Mr. Findley has six years of college engineering, green technology education, business, and environmental sciences education. He has overseen the development of a green engineering sciences curriculum. Mr. Findley also has 3 years of environmental science and green business development. He is currently working on a number of professional projects that include a Discovery Channel television program from the Automotive Technology Department; researching product development of prototypes for industry; and GREEN DAY at Farmingdale State College.

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Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering won the 2009 PROSE Award from the Association of American Publishers

8 03 2010

 

The PROSE Awards from the Association of American Publishers, annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 40 categories. Judged by peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals since 1976, the PROSE Awards are extraordinary for their breadth and depth.

Each year, publishers and authors are recognized at the PSP Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., for their commitment to pioneering works of research and for contributing to the conception, production, and design of landmark works in their fields.

On February 4, 2010, Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering received a finalist/honorable mention in the Engineering & technology category in the 2009 PROSE Awards.

 

Artificial Tactile Sensing won the 2009 PROSE Award

Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering

Authors: Najarian, Siamak; Dargahi, Javad; Mehrizi, Ali
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160151-1
ISBN-10: 0071601511
©2009 | 1st Edition | 260 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: April 2009
Price: US$ 125.00

  

Master Artificial Tactile Sensing Design for Biomedical Engineering Applications

Filled with high-quality photographs and illustrations, including some in color, this definitive guide details the design and manufacturing of artificial tactile systems and their applications in surgical procedures. Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering explains the fundamentals of the human sense of touch and the latest techniques for artificially replicating it. The book describes the mechanistic principles of static and dynamic tactile sensors and discusses cutting-edge biomedical applications, including minimally invasive surgery, tumor detection, robotic surgery, and surgical simulations.

Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering covers:

  • Capacitive, magnetic, inductive, conductive elastomeric, optical, and thermal sensors
  • Strain gauge and piezoelectric sensors
  • Tactile sensing in surgery and palpation
  • Tactile image information through palpation
  • Tumor detection via artificial tactile sensing
  • Estimating tumor parameters using the finite element method and an artificial neural network
  • Determination of mechanical properties of biological tissues
  • Tactile sensing in remote and robotic surgery
  • Haptics application in surgical simulation

 

About the Authors

Professor Siamak Najarian completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Oxford University, England and had a pos-doc position at the same university for one year. Prof. Najarian serves as the Full-Professor and Dean of Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology. His research interests are the applications of artificial tactile sensing (especially in robotic surgery) and design of artificial organs. He is the author and translators of 23 books in the field of biomedical engineering, 8 of which are written in English. Prof. Najarian has published more than 130 international journal and conference papers in the field of biomedical engineering.

Professor Javad Dargahi received his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in the UK. He was a Research Assistant at the Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK and an Assistant Professor at the Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. He was a Senior Post-Doctoral Research Associate with the Micromachining/Medical Robotics Group at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Prof. Dargahi worked in a few companies in North America. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Concordia.

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January and February New Titles

28 12 2009

 

The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Seventh Edition

Authors: McGraw-Hill, Editors of
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160899-2
ISBN-10: 0071608990
©2010 | 7th Edition | 2500 pages , Hardcover
Status: January 2010
Price: US$ 295.00 

  

More than 110,000 definitions!

For more than three decades, this internationally-known reference has been the easiest, fastest, and most reliable way for anyone to gain fluency in the language of science and technology. Containing more than 110,000 entries that span 100 fields ranging from acoustics to zoology, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms features definitions written in language understandable to students and the general public, yet advanced enough for professionals.

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Engineering Thermodynamics of Thermal Radiation: for Solar Power Utilization

Authors: Petela, Richard
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163962-0
ISBN-10: 0071639624
©2010 | 1st Edition | 416 pages , Hardcover
Status: February 2010
Price: US$ 150.00

  

Authoritative coverage of thermal radiation theory and potential applications in solar power energy generation

This comprehensive guide discusses in-depth fundamentals of radiation, and explains how to apply the theories presented to developing energy-generating devices. As solar radiation is considered more frequently as an attractive energy source, it is increasingly important for engineers to understand the laws of radiation.

Thermal Radiation Engineering for Solar Power Energy Generation provides exhaustive discussions of energy and exergy theories. Three chapters are allocated to demonstrate installation examples of radiation energy. Appendices include constant values for radiation and application of mathematics to some thermodynamic relations for easy reference.

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Stem Cell Technologies: Basics and Applications

Authors: Totey, Satish; Deb, Kaushik
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163572-1
ISBN-10: 0071635726
©2010 | 1st Edition | 720 pages , Hardcover
Status: February 2010
Price: US$ 125.00

Thorough coverage of the basics of stem cell technologies and applications

Stem cell-based therapies, also known as cell replacement therapies or regenerative medicine, provide the means to cure a host of diseases and disorders. Featuring 28 contributions from prestigious global experts, this book details the basics of stem cell biology and explores therapeutic and medical treatments stem cells can offer. The book covers embryonic and adult stem cells and includes a 32-page color insert with 70 color figures.

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December New Titles

20 11 2009

Green Architecture (GreenSource Books)

Authors: Attmann, Osman
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162501-2
ISBN-10: 0071625011
©2010 | 1st Edition | 368 pages , Hardcover
Status: December 2009
Price: US$ 79.95

 

A GreenSource guide to sustainable architecture

This new GreenSource book includes information on green technologies and materials needed to design and construct energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable buildings.

Green Architecture surveys and illustrates new developments, innovative techniques, and advanced technologies that will help restore the balance between the user and the natural environment. The book aids architects in understanding the engineering side of the design process. U.S. and international case studies are included.

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Smart Process Plants: Software and Hardware Solutions for Accurate Data and Profitable Operations

Authors: Bagajewicz, Miguel
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160471-0
ISBN-10: 0071604715
©2010 | 1st Edition | 464 pages , Hardcover
Status: December 2009
Price: US$ 125.00

 

A Detailed Guide to the New Generation of Smart Process Plants

Maximize plant profitability by minimizing operating costs. Smart Process Plants addresses measurements and the data they generate, error-free process variable estimation, control, fault detection, instrumentation upgrade, and maintenance optimization, and then connects these activities to plant economics. Methods for calculating the value of the information produced are included. The book discusses optimal instrumentation type, quality, precision, and location along with preventive maintenance techniques. Practical examples throughout the book demonstrate how to perform essential calculations.

Smart Process Plants covers:

  • Measurement instrument performance and measurement errors
  • Variable classification and canonical representation
  • Linear, nonlinear, and dynamic data reconciliation
  • Gross error detection, equivalency, size elimination, and estimation
  • Accuracy of estimators
  • Value of accuracy, control strategies, parametric fault identification, and instrumentation upgrade
  • Maintenance optimization

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November New Titles

21 10 2009

 

Civil Engineering Formulas 9780071614696

Civil Engineering Formulas 
 Hicks, Tyler
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-161469-6
ISBN-10: 0071614699
©2010 | 2nd Edition | 416 pages , Hardcover
Status: November 2009
Price: US$ 49.95

  

  

 

A completely revised, guide to civil engineering formulas–with more than 500 new formulas

Fully updated, this portable reference contains all the essential formulas and equations civil engineers need for a wide variety of design applications–covering everything from structural analysis to soil mechanics.

Civil Engineering Formulas, Second Edition includes new details on green buildings, water supply and treatment, power-generating wind turbines, reinforced concrete, bridge construction, highway design, and more. Each chapter includes collections of problems and calculations with solution advice.

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Green Existing Buildings 9780071638326

Greening Existing Buildings 
Yudelson, Jerry
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163832-6
ISBN-10: 0071638326
©2010 | 1st Edition | 336 pages , Hardcover
Status: November 2009
Price: US$ 79.95

  

  

 

Upgrade the Energy and Environmental Performance of Existing Buildings

This GreenSource guide explains how to transform existing buildings into more energy-efficient, resource-conserving green buildings. The book provides a clear process that guides you, step-by-step, through each phase of moving building operations and maintenance toward the goal of a green-certified building.

Greening Existing Buildings features proven technologies and operating methods, and shows building owners and facility managers how to green buildings in a cost-effective way. This practical and insightful resource highlights the ten best practices for greening existing buildings, and includes more than 25 case studies of successful implementations and 35 insightful interviews with industry experts and building owners and managers.

Greening Existing Buildings: covers

  • Economic drivers and market dynamics
  • Getting the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR rating
  • U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Existing Buildings rating
  • Making the business case for greening existing buildings
  • Cost of greening and setting realistic project budgets
  • Energy-efficient building upgrades
  • Sustainable site management and water conservation retrofits
  • Crafting purchasing and waste management policies
  • Upgrading indoor environmental quality
  • Managing a LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) certification project, from beginning to end

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Harris' Shock and Vibration Handbook 9780071508193

Harris’ Shock and Vibration Handbook 
Piersol, Allan ; Paez, Thomas
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-150819-3
ISBN-10: 0071508198
©2010 | 6th Edition | 1168 pages , Hardcover
Status: November 2009 
Price: US$ 150.00

  

  

 

The classic reference on shock and vibration, fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field

Written by a team of internationally recognized experts, this practical and comprehensive handbook provides all the information needed to design, analyze, install, and maintain systems subject to mechanical shock and vibrations. The book covers theory, measurement, testing, design, and control methodologies, and practical applications.

The Sixth Edition of Harris’ Shock and Vibration Handbook has been extensively revised with 10 chapters replaced with new material. Coverage of waveform replication and wavelets in shock and vibration testing, and the use of temporal moments to describe an effective duration for shock data is now included.

The classic reference on shock and vibration, fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field

Written by a team of internationally recognized experts, this practical and comprehensive handbook provides all the information needed to design, analyze, install, and maintain systems subject to mechanical shock and vibrations. The book covers theory, measurement, testing, design, and control methodologies, and practical applications.

The Sixth Edition of Harris’ Shock and Vibration Handbook has been extensively revised with 10 chapters replaced with new material. Coverage of waveform replication and wavelets in shock and vibration testing, and the use of temporal moments to describe an effective duration for shock data is now included.

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Sensors Handbook 9780071605700

Sensors Handbook
Soloman, Sabrie
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160570-0
ISBN-10: 0071605703
©2009 | 2nd Edition | 1424 pages , Hardcover
Status: November 2009
Price: US$ 165.00

  

  

 

Completely updated with new sensor breakthroughs

The second edition of Sensors Handbook equips you with cutting- edge information on advancements in sensing technology and applications in various fields, including medical, geographical, environmental, industrial, semiconductor manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. This expert guide features new developments in nano MEM sensing, smart biosensing, CMOS sensor and silicon integration, chemical sensing for environmental applications, and more. With its comprehensive coverage, this revised classic now offers you a global picture of sensor technology and applications.

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October New Titles

26 09 2009

 

The Six Sigma Handbook 9780071623384 The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition

Authors: Pyzdek, Thomas ; Keller, Paul
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162338-4
ISBN-10: 0071623388
©2009 | 3rd Edition | 560 pages , Hardcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 89.95
 

 

The authoritative classic–revised and updated for today’s Six Sigma practitioners

Whether you want to further your Six Sigma training to achieve a Black or Green Belt or you are totally new to the quality-management strategy, you need reliable guidance. The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition shows you, step by step, how to integrate this profitable approach into your company’s culture.

Co-written by an award-winning contributor to the practice of quality management and a successful Six Sigma trainer, this hands-on guide features:

  • Cutting-edge, Lean Six Sigma concepts integrated throughout
  • Completely revised material focused on project objectives
  • Updated and expanded problem-solving examples using Excel and Minitab
  • A streamlined format that puts proven practices at your fingertips

The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition is the only comprehensive reference you need to make Six Sigma work for your company. The book explains how to organize for Six Sigma, how to use customer requirements to drive strategy and operations, how to carry out successful project management, and more. Learn all the management responsibilities and actions necessary for a successful deployment, as well as how to:

  • Dramatically improve products and processes using DMAIC and DMADV
  • Use Design for Six Sigma to create innovative products and processes
  • Incorporate lean, problem-solving, and statistical techniques within the Six Sigma methodology
  • Avoid common pitfalls during implementation

Six Sigma has evolved with the changing global economy, and The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition is your key to ensuring that your company realizes significant gains in quality, productivity, and sales in today’s business climate.

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Greening Brownfields: Remediation Through Sustainable Development 9780071609098

Greening Brownfields: Remediation Through Sustainable Development

Authors: Sarni, William
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160909-8
ISBN-10: 0071609091
©2010 | 1st Edition | 320 pages , Hardcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 79.95

 

Transform brownfields into green development projects

This forward-looking resource discusses sustainable remediation methods for converting a land liability into a high-value asset. Greening Brownfields presents best practices and creative thinking on how to increase property value by viewing contaminated sites as lucrative opportunities. The book covers global trends and business drivers related to brownfields and green development, and outlines U.S. and international guidelines and incentive programs. Detailed case studies of worldwide brownfield redevelopment initiatives are included.

Greening Brownfields covers:

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • U.S. Green Building Council
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
  • BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
  • Regulations and financial incentives
  • Frameworks for integrating all phases of brownfield redevelopment
  • Sustainable land planning and land use
  • One Planet Living
  • Green building

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Carbon Nano Forms and Applications 9780071639606

Carbon Nano Forms and Applications

Authors: Sharon, Madhuri; Sharon, Maheshwar
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163960-6
ISBN-10: 0071639608
©2010 | 1st Edition | 544 pages , Hardcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 150.00

 

Cutting-edge coverage of carbon nanoscale science

This definitive volume offers an in-depth look at the unique properties and potential applications of carbon nanomaterials (CNM). Beginning with a description of various CNM types, Carbon Nanoforms and Applications addresses the need to develop a new classification of carbon. After discussing the fundamental physics, the book covers techniques for CNM synthesis and characterization. This authoritative resource then provides comprehensive information on the physico-chemical and biosystems applications of CNMs.

Carbon Nanoforms and Applications covers:

 

  • Theoretical aspects of CNM
  • Synthesis and characterization of CNM
  • Electron field emission
  • Fuel cells
  • Electric double-layer capacitors
  • Hydrogen storage
  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Carbon solar cells
  • Microwave absorption
  • Carbon nanosensors
  • Biosystems
  • Cancer treatment
  • Nano-enabled drug delivery
  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Tissue fabrication
  • Neurogenesis
  • Food and cosmetics

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September Highlights

31 08 2009

 

Inside the Civano Project 0071599312

Inside the Civano Project (GreenSource Books)

Authors: Nichols, Al ; Laros, Jason
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159931-3
ISBN-10: 0071599312
©2010 | 1st Edition | 320 pages , Hardcover
Status: Active, In Print
Price: US$ 69.95

 

A First-Hand Look at the High-Performance Civano Development

This GreenSource book offers a complete survey of Civano, the largest high-performance mixed-use community in the United States. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Civano encompasses high standards of resource conservation, sustainability, and solar energy use.

Inside the Civano Project features insider information on the planning, funding, building, and management of this development, which integrates residential communities with shopping, workplace, school, and civic facilities, as well as parks and natural open spaces. The book discusses the zoning and building code guidelines, sustainable building materials, energy standards, and water conservation technologies that make Civano ahead of its time.

Inside the Civano Project covers:

  • Behind-the-scenes preconstruction discussions
  • Site analysis, planning, and zoning
  • Insights from members of the Civano development team
  • The Congress for the New Urbanism
  • The LEED-Neighborhood Development program
  • Public/private land development strategies
  • The Urban Lands Act
  • The Integrated Method of Performance and Cost Tracking (IMPACT) System
  • Energy and water use monitoring
  • Photographs of Civano
  • Challenges, pitfalls, and lessons learned throughout Civano’s development

 

 

Alternative Energy Systems in Bldg Design 0071621474

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (GreenSource Books)

Authors: Gevorkian, Peter
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162147-2
ISBN-10: 0071621474
©2010 | 1st Edition | 544 pages , Hardcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 99.95

 

Design High-Performance Alternative Energy Systems for Buildings

A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered.

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design includes information on LEED design, energy conservation, and solar power financing and return on investment. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and national and international carbon cap and trade are also discussed. Valuable appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings.

Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers:

  • Solar power system physics and technologies
  • California solar initiative program
  • Energy conservation
  • Passive heating solar technologies
  • Fuel cell technology
  • Wind energy technologies
  • Ocean energy technologies
  • Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power
  • Geothermal energy
  • Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies
  • Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power
  • Air pollution abatement

 

Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Handbook 0071632409

Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Handbook: including Specialty Products and Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques

Authors: Parkash, Surinder
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163240-9
ISBN-10: 0071632409
©2010 | 1st Edition | 464 pages , Hardcover
Status: Active, In Print
Price: US$ 150.00

   

State-of-the-Art Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Techniques

Written by a global expert in petroleum engineering, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive handbook on the manufacturing, blending, and end uses of petroleum fuels and specialty products. This definitive volume contains in-depth technical information on petroleum processing as well as specifications and test methods for petroleum products. The latest sustainable manufacturing techniques designed to reduce atmospheric pollution and conserve petroleum feedstock are also covered. This is an essential resource for anyone involved in the manufacturing, blending, storage, and trading of petroleum fuels and specialty products.

Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Handbook covers:

  • Liquefied petroleum gas
  • Naphtha
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Diesel fuels
  • Residual fuel oils
  • Bitumen
  • Petroleum coke
  • Carbon black
  • Lubricant base stocks
  • Lubricating oils and greases
  • Synthetic lubricants
  • Turbine oils
  • Re-refined used oil
  • Waxes
  • Metalworking fluids
  • Metal finishing quenchants
  • Hydraulic fluids
  • Pesticides
  • Hydrocarbon solvents
  • Refrigeration gases
  • Transformer oils
  • Mineral oils

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August Highlights

27 07 2009

 

2009 Int'l Building Code 0071592571

2009 International Building Code Need to Know: The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time

Authors: Woodson, R.
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159257-4
ISBN-10: 0071592571
©2009 | 1st Edition | 304 pages , Softcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 29.95

An on-the-job resource for quickly accessing top International Building Code information

This is an essential, hands-on guide for builders, developers, carpenters, and installers. You will have the most commonly used ICC (International Code Council) building information at your fingertips.

2009 International Building Code Need To Know features easy-to-understand explanations and interpretations, calculations and formulas, and plenty of visual references such as maps, charts, and handy tables. This book helps you save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety.

 

Nalco water Hdbk 0071548831

The Nalco Water Handbook

Authors: Nalco Company
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-14883-0
ISBN-10: 0071548831
©2009 | 3rd Edition | 1280 pages , Hardcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 125.00

The Landmark Water Use and Conditioning Resource–Fully Updated for the Twenty-First Century

Developed by the world’s leading integrated water treatment and process improvement company, The Nalco Water Handbook, Third Edition provides comprehensive guidance on the use and conditioning of water and wastewater in any industrial or institutional facility. Reflecting major advances in technology and the latest regulatory requirements, this thoroughly revised classic covers basic water chemistry and explains how to improve water quality, minimize water usage, and implement more efficient treatment processes.

The Third Edition features new information on wastewater, cooling systems, microbiological control, energy conservation, environmental hygiene, and steam generation problems and prevention. Every essential water treatment topic is covered in this authoritative volume, including:

  • The chemistry of water
  • Water sources
  • Contaminants
  • Impurity removal
  • Steam generation
  • Energy in water systems
  • Wastewater discharge
  • Industrial and municipal use of water

 


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