Heat Storage Systems for Buildings provides a unique resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, students, sectoral professional and people who work in the area of heat storage systems and applications for buildings. This book will further provide theoretical and practical materials, systems, applications, case studies and examples about various potential options for buildings. The primary focus is on thermodynamic analyses, performance evaluation, lifecycle assessment, environmental impact assessment and sustainability development criteria. - Includes case studies and examples explain various potential options for buildings - Examines, in detail, the design of heat storage methods - Presents environmental impact assessment and sustainability development criteria - Contains a section on artificial intelligence techniques and estimation methods in heat storage

Ibrahim Dincer is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ontario Tech University (formerly University of Ontario Institute of Technology). Renowned for his pioneering works in sustainable energy technologies he has authored/co-authored numerous books and book chapters, and many refereed journal and conference papers. He has chaired many national and international conferences, symposia, workshops, and technical meetings. He has delivered many keynotes and invited lectures. He is an active member of various international scientific organizations and societies, and serves as Editor-in-Chief, associate editor, regional editor, and editorial board member on various prestigious international journals. He is a recipient of several research, teaching and service awards, including the Premier's research excellence award in Ontario, Canada. During the past six years he has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of The Most Influential Scientific Minds in Engineering and one of the most highly cited researchers.

Heat Storage Systems for Buildings provides a unique resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, students, sectoral professional and people who work in the area of heat storage systems and applications for buildings. This book will further provide theoretical and practical materials, systems, applications, case studies and examples about various potential options for buildings. The primary focus is on thermodynamic analyses, performance evaluation, lifecycle assessment, environmental impact assessment and sustainability development criteria.

• Includes case studies and examples explain various potential options for buildings
• Examines, in detail, the design of heat storage methods
• Presents environmental impact assessment and sustainability development criteria
• Contains a section on artificial intelligence techniques and estimation methods in heat storage

1. Introduction Fundamentals and Concepts
2. Heat Storage Methods
3. Building Energy Systems
4. Heat Storage Systems for Buildings
5. System Analysis, Modeling, Simulation and Optimization
6. Case Studies
7. Artificial Intelligence in Heat Storage Application
8. Future Directions