This book suggests activities that bring the basic concepts of energy to life with common household objects. Each chapter ends with a summary and an applications section that uses practical examples such as roller coasters and home heating systems to explain energy transformations and convection cells.
This is an authoritative guide to every facet of using wood to heat your home -- either alone or as a supplement to conventional fuels. It answers the questions in the mind of eery homeowner who sees his fuel costs mount while reading almost daily of an energy shortage. The author explainse the theory of heat and its application to woodburning fireplaces, stoves, and furnaces. He suggests ways to insulate your home to prevent heat loss, and how to fireproof it for maximum protection. And he shows you, step by step, how to install a complete woodburning system that meets your needs.
A complete overview of solar technologies relevant to the built environment, including solar thermal energy for heating and cooling, passive solar energy for daylighting and heating supply, and photovoltaics for electricity production.
