Applied Energy: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780367380731 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 444 str.

Mohammad Omar Abdullah

Opis

Focusing on renewable energy technologies, energy conversion, and conservation and the energy industry, this volume discusses energy applications in small-medium enterprises, solar energy, hydro and wind energy, nuclear energy, hybrid energy, and energy sustainability issues. The author lists the key aspects of applied energy and related studies, taking a question-based approach to the material that is useful for both undergraduate students and to postgraduates who want a broad overview of energy conversion. In addition to illustrations, the text contains numerous worked examples, case studies, and homework problems.

Spis treści

Introduction to Applied Energy. Energy Industry and Energy Applications in Small - Medium Enterprises (SME) Industries. Energy Sources and Supply. Energy Management and Analysis. Energy Saving Technologies and Methods. Energy from Fossil Fuels Versus Alternative Energy. Solar Energy and Electromechanical Energy Conversion. Hydro Energy and Wind Energy. Nuclear Energy and Energy from Biomass. Hybrid Energy. Other Energy Conversion Methods. Some Applied Energy Related Issues.

O autorze

Mohammad Omar Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability at the University Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan.