The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating and Cooling
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (967 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0977372480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Don Lloyd is an electrical engineer now retired from Honeywell after 35 years in marketing, engineering and project management. Don and his wife live happily with their own geothermal system in the Hudson River Valley of New York where oil trucks pass by their new home, but never stop. . He has extensive experience in taking complex subjects (such as laser gyroscopes or mosaic infrared
Contents: - Geothermal system options, including open-loop, closed-loop and DX configurations, using horizontal and vertical earth loops - The importance of finding a qualified contractor - Costs, tax credits and payback issues, plus calculating increased home values - Who is using geothermal energy, including the author s firsthand experiences, home profiles from around the country as well as an overview of commercial/institutional projects - How solar electricity can be used to power the system, plus other future trends - Unraveling the science and technology of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) - Understanding GHP performance standards, ratings and warranties - Comprehensive appendix with helpful resources (manufacturers, associations, etc.) and a career section for tho
He has extensive experience in taking complex subjects (such as laser gyroscopes or mosaic infrared detectors) and explaining how they work in terms understood by the general public. . Don and his wife live happily with their own geothermal system in the Hudson River Valley of New York where oil trucks pass by their new home, but never stop. About the Author Don Lloyd is an electrical engineer now retired from Honeywell after 35 years in marketing, engineering and project management
Alan Givens said Great book about geothermal. As a geothermal contractor I was looking for reference materials to offer my propects. I found what I was looking for in this book and more. If you are considering geothermal for your home get this book, read it and save yourself some headaches.. "A Good Start" according to A. Bastanza. I decided to investigate Geothermal because we are burning money like fuel with an oil burner that is A Good Start I decided to investigate Geothermal because we are burning money like fuel with an oil burner that is 3A Good Start A. Bastanza I decided to investigate Geothermal because we are burning money like fuel with an oil burner that is 34 years old. I knew nothing about it and thought this may be a good primer on the subject. It is. This book gave me enough info to ask semi intelligent questions of friends and neighbors who now use geothermal and the area contractors who install it. The book did what it set out to do. It was slightly repetitive at times, but I didn't mind. It does give you an idea of your options and it uses examples of new construction as well as retrofit. Through the brief education . years old. I knew nothing about it and thought this may be a good primer on the subject. It is. This book gave me enough info to ask semi intelligent questions of friends and neighbors who now use geothermal and the area contractors who install it. The book did what it set out to do. It was slightly repetitive at times, but I didn't mind. It does give you an idea of your options and it uses examples of new construction as well as retrofit. Through the brief education . A Good Start A. Bastanza I decided to investigate Geothermal because we are burning money like fuel with an oil burner that is 34 years old. I knew nothing about it and thought this may be a good primer on the subject. It is. This book gave me enough info to ask semi intelligent questions of friends and neighbors who now use geothermal and the area contractors who install it. The book did what it set out to do. It was slightly repetitive at times, but I didn't mind. It does give you an idea of your options and it uses examples of new construction as well as retrofit. Through the brief education . years old. I knew nothing about it and thought this may be a good primer on the subject. It is. This book gave me enough info to ask semi intelligent questions of friends and neighbors who now use geothermal and the area contractors who install it. The book did what it set out to do. It was slightly repetitive at times, but I didn't mind. It does give you an idea of your options and it uses examples of new construction as well as retrofit. Through the brief education . Information on Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems As a Licensed Professional Engineer, the book "The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating and Cooling" has a very good six page chapter on "What Will It Cost?" The 8.5 by 5.5 inch book of photographs, drawings, charts, graphs, etc, are sufficient for the general understanding of geothermal heating systems.This was one of two books on Geothermal Heating & Cooling ordered through Amazon with expedited shipping, because my current system was out of order. Very fortunately, they arrived 2Information on Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems Harry C Parkin, P.E. As a Licensed Professional Engineer, the book "The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating and Cooling" has a very good six page chapter on "What Will It Cost?" The 8.5 by 5.5 inch book of photographs, drawings, charts, graphs, etc, are sufficient for the general understanding of geothermal heating systems.This was one of two books on Geothermal Heating & Cooling ordered through Amazon with expedited shipping, because my current system was out of order. Very fortunately, they arrived 24 hours before the contractor arrived to start making. hours before the contractor arrived to start making