دانلود کتاب Wood Pellet Heating Systems - The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation

This book is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternative heating fuel is already well established in several countries and is becoming widespread as fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows. Wood pellets are a carbon-neutral technology, convenient to use, and can easily be integrated into existing central heating systems or used in independent space heaters. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how wood-pellet heating works, the different types of systems - from small living room stove systems to larger central heating systems for institutions - how they are installed, and even how wood pellets are manufactured. Featuring examples from around the world, it has been written for heating engineers and plumbers who are interested in installing systems, home owners and building managers who are considering purchasing a system, advanced DIYers, building engineers and architects, but will be of interest to anyone who requires a clear guide to wood pellet technology. Content: Front Matter List of Figures, Tables and Boxes • List of Acronyms and Abbreviations • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Physics of Heat 3. The Energy Source 4. Wood Pellet Stoves and Boilers 5. Designing and Sizing Wood Pellet Heating Systems 6. Installing Wood Pellet Technology 7. Wood Pellet Manufacture 8. Marketing Wood Pellet Technology 9. Case Studies Sources of Further Information Index