This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated with their use.
This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated ...
Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produce, transport, process, and burn coal and oil. This infrastructure has made modern life possible. This book describes the history of these sources of energy.
Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produ...
This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the business of natural gas production and the energy futures markets that have evolved as vehicles for both speculation and risk management.
This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the...
Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modest knowledge of high school algebra on the part of the reader - and broad in scope.
Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modes...
This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which they can be harnessed, this accessible book details how they are used in practice to supply electricity to the power markets.
This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar a...
'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being introduced to harness the power of ocean currents, ocean waves, and the temperature difference between the upper and lower layers of the ocean.
'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being intro...
Drawing on the authors' extensive research and project implementation around the globe, Solar Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers solar energy resources, thermal and photovoltaic systems, and the economics involved in using solar energy. It provides background theory on solar energy as well as useful technical information for implementing solar energy applications.
The book details the strengths, weaknesses, and applications of solar power generation technologies. It discusses the design and implementation of often-overlooked...
Drawing on the authors' extensive research and project implementation around the globe, Solar Energy: Renewable Energy and...
The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental and social implications, and issues of environmental justice that are associated with the production of energy.
The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmen...
Providing essential theory and useful practical techniques for implementing hydroelectric projects, this book outlines the resources, power generation technologies, applications, and strengths and weaknesses for hydroelectric technologies. Emphasizing the links between energy and the environment, it serves as a useful background resource and facilitates decision-making regarding which renewable energy technology works best for different types of applications and regions. Including examples, real-world case studies, and lessons learned, each chapter contains exercise questions, references,...
Providing essential theory and useful practical techniques for implementing hydroelectric projects, this book outlines the resources, power generat...