The Oil Market in the 1980s: A Decade of Decline
ISBN: 9780275933807 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This contributed volume examines the far-reaching effects of the weakening of OPEC's cohesion and influence in the 1980s, the resulting decline of oil prices, and the accompanying economic reversals. These events resulted in both fortune and misfortune for oil users and producers and dramatically changed energy economics worldwide. Moreover, as revealed in this volume, the decade of the 1980s demonstrated that oil producers and oil importers can prosper in an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and moderation. The work examines major oil-related topics such as the experiences of... This contributed volume examines the far-reaching effects of the weakening of OPEC's cohesion and influence in the 1980s, the resulting decline of ... |
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578,87 zł |
Energy, the Environment, and Public Policy: Issues for the 1990s
ISBN: 9780275937195 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With contributions by experts in economics, geography, marketing, agriculture, business, international affairs and more, this book addresses the extent and gravity of the current environmental situation. From toxic industrial and medical waste to acid rain and radioactive waste, from the Alaskan oil spill to the continuing destruction of the rain forests, McKee's focus is on economic welfare. He points out that public and private issues regarding environmental problems have been limited to crisis response. The contributions he has chosen for this volume clarify key issues for formulating... With contributions by experts in economics, geography, marketing, agriculture, business, international affairs and more, this book addresses the ex... |
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578,87 zł |
U.S. Energy and Environmental Interest Groups: Institutional Profiles
ISBN: 9780313253621 / Angielski / Twarda / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wenner, who has been an active policy-oriented political scientist in the area of energy/environmental legislation and litigation . . . has created a practitioner's dictionary to the most influential special-interest groups lobbying in the halls of Washington, DC, today. Her introduction offers an excellent summation of how she determined which groups were to be included and describes how she organized the groups. . . . If the purpose of a dictionary is to save time and trouble for researchers, then this is an excellent contribution to the growing literature of environmental and energy... Wenner, who has been an active policy-oriented political scientist in the area of energy/environmental legislation and litigation . . . has created... |
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506,54 zł |
Principles of Fusion Energy: An Introduction to Fusion Energy for Students of Science and Engineering
ISBN: 9789812380333 / Angielski / Miękka / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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151,13 zł |
Arch Dams: Designing and Monitoring for Safety
ISBN: 9783211831496 / Angielski / Miękka / 403 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The present volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the modern criteria, models and methods of analysis of arch dams, for normal operation conditions and under exceptional loads. This information is important for all those involved in the evaluation of the behaviour and condition of arch dams and other large structures, either for design or monitoring purpose.
The present volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the modern criteria, models and methods of analysis of arch dams, for normal operation co...
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389,09 zł |
Petroleum Exploration: A Quantitative Introduction
ISBN: 9789027721334 / Angielski / Twarda / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is about exploration for oil and gas and focuses particularly on seismic exploration in the hunt for hydrocarbons. The first part, "The Hunt for Hydrocarbons," gives general background informa tion, with an introductory chapter on the beginnings of the oil business followed by three chapters that in clude elements of petroleum geology, geophysical methods, and drilling and logging. The second part, "Seismic Exploration for Hydrocarbons," consists of two chapters that describe rudiments of the seismic method and velocity measurements; two chapters dis cussing theory based on wave...
This book is about exploration for oil and gas and focuses particularly on seismic exploration in the hunt for hydrocarbons. The first part, "The Hunt...
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800,05 zł |
Eighth E.C. Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
ISBN: 9789027728173 / Angielski / Miękka / 1019 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Proceedings of the International Conference, held at Florence, Italy, May 9-13, 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference, held at Florence, Italy, May 9-13, 1988
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389,09 zł |
Biosystems Engineering
ISBN: 9780071606288 / Angielski / Twarda / 544 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact Develop sustainable products, energy sources, and processes using the concepts and methods contained in this interdisciplinary resource. Biosystems Engineering discusses how to effectively merge solid design techniques with biology and the applied sciences. Featuring chapters by experts in each field, this authoritative guide explains how to analyze genetic data, design ecosystem models, implement conservation strategies, harness biofuels, and ensure food safety. Full coverage of transgenetic... Maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact Develop sustainable products, energy sources, and processes usin... |
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998,07 zł |
The New Energy Crisis: Climate, Economics and Geopolitics
ISBN: 9780230577398 / Angielski / Twarda / 295 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The New Energy Crisis comes from the recent intrusion of climate change issues into energy economics and geopolitics. Global warming reveals that the current evolution of the world energy consumption is on an unsustainable path. This book explores economic and geopolitical tensions and reinforces ways to overcome the crisis.
The New Energy Crisis comes from the recent intrusion of climate change issues into energy economics and geopolitics. Global warming reveals that the ...
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389,09 zł |
Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering
ISBN: 9781439805725 / Angielski / Twarda / 1142 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Second Edition is designed for readers who need to understand and apply the engineering physics of thermodynamic concepts. It employs a self-teaching format that reinforces presentation of critical concepts, mathematical relationships, and equations with concrete physical examples and explanations of applications to help readers apply principles to their own real-world problems. Less Mathematical/Theoretical Derivations More Focus on Practical Application Because both students and... Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Second Edition is designed for readers who need to understand and apply the engineering physi... |
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805,98 zł |
Ultra Wideband Demystified Technologies, Applications, and System Design Considerations
ISBN: 9788792329141 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ultra Wideband Demystified is a comprehensive text for emerging, high speed short range wireless technology of Ultra Wideband. It provides background concepts and information on evolving standards and their development efforts, radio technology, practical system design/implementation, and real life applications. This book deliberates on the regulatory frameworks, security aspects, and power management techniques essential to Ultra Wideband usage in consumer devices such as portable handheld mobile devices. Important topics such as UWB common radio usage for adapting to different...
Ultra Wideband Demystified is a comprehensive text for emerging, high speed short range wireless technology of Ultra Wideband. It provides bac...
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453,32 zł |
Planning & Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers
ISBN: 9781844077601 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heating requirements in the residential, commercial and industrial building sectors. The potential for this technology and the associated environmental benefits are significant. This fully updated edition of 2004's bestselling guide offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. All major topics for successful project implementation are included. Beginning with... Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heatin... |
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881,54 zł |
Hydrogen Energy: Economic and Social Challenges
ISBN: 9781844076802 / Angielski / Twarda / 294 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hydrogen could be a significant fuel of the future, with the potential to make a major contribution to the resolution of pressing social and environmental problems such as carbon emissions, energy security and local air pollution. This book, based on four years of detailed research, subjects the promise and potential of hydrogen to searching, in-depth socio-economic analysis. It discusses the different technologies for the production, distribution, storage and use of hydrogen, and analyzes the economics of these technologies and their current market prospects. It also describes... Hydrogen could be a significant fuel of the future, with the potential to make a major contribution to the resolution of pressing social and enviro... |
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654,86 zł |
Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources
ISBN: 9780444520937 / Angielski / Mixed media product / 4538 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources is a truly interdisciplinary reference for those working with batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, supercapacitors, and photo-electrochemical cells. With a focus on the environmental and economic impact of electrochemical power sources, this five-volume work consolidates coverage of the field and serves as an entry point to the literature for professionals and students alike.
The Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources is a truly interdisciplinary reference for those working with batteries, fuel cells, electrol...
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7556,06 zł |
The Myth of Resource Efficiency: The Jevons Paradox
ISBN: 9781844078134 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Jevons Paradox, which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction.
The Jevons Paradox, which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in u...
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231,67 zł |
Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment: A Multidisciplinary Approach
ISBN: 9781447155225 / Angielski / Twarda / 658 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on 19 May 2010. For new buildings, the recast fixes 2020 as the deadline for all new buildings to be "nearly zero energy" (and even sooner for public buildings - by the end of 2018). This book gives practitioner an important tool to tackle the challenges of building refurbishment towards nearly zero energy. This book is welcome at this time and sets the scene for professionals whether practitioners or researchers to learn more about how we... The recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on ... |
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778,22 zł |
An Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
ISBN: 9788792329127 / Angielski / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An Introduction to Digital Signal Processing is aimed at undergraduate students who have basic knowledge in C programming, Circuit Theory, Systems and Simulations, and Spectral Analysis. This book focuses on basic concepts of digital signal processing, MATLAB simulation, and implementation on selected DSP hardware in which the candidate is introduced to the basic concepts before embarking onward to the practical part in later chapters.
Digital Signal Processing evolved as a postgraduate course which slowly filtered into the undergraduate curriculum as a simplified version... An Introduction to Digital Signal Processing is aimed at undergraduate students who have basic knowledge in C programming, Circuit Theory, Syst...
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402,94 zł |
Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass: A Handbook Volume 3
ISBN: 9781872691923 / Angielski / Inna / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handbook is an edited version of the final report of the European Commission and IEA Bioenergy sponsored Pyrolysis Network that officially finished in 2004. It provides a companion volume to the first (ISBN 978-1-872691-07-7) and second (ISBN 978-1-872691-47-3) handbooks published in 1999 and 2002 respectively also available from CPL Press (www.cplpress.com). It is again intended that this will provide a useful guide both to newcomers to the subject area as well as those already involved in research, development and implementation. A significant feature of this third volume is the...
This handbook is an edited version of the final report of the European Commission and IEA Bioenergy sponsored Pyrolysis Network that officially finish...
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561,11 zł |
Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practice: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9781482228885 / Angielski / Twarda / 524 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Newly revised, this new fifth edition includes a chapter on waste heat recovery and discusses this technology in detail including a the advantages and barriers to waste heat recovery, environmental restraints, thermodynamics of heat recovery, fluid properties, boiler, condensers, steam turbines, off design behavior and exhaust catalyst. This book shows how microturbine designs rely heavily on the centrifugal compressor and are, in many aspects, similar to the early flight engines and will illustrate how the approach of the microturbine designer is to minimize cost. Newly revised, this new fifth edition includes a chapter on waste heat recovery and discusses this technology in detail including a the advantages ... |
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654,86 zł |
Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing: Interdisciplinary Process Innovations
ISBN: 9781420071016 / Angielski / Twarda / 728 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Edited by prominent researchers and with contributions from experts in their individual areas, Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing: Interdisciplinary Process Innovations explores a new philosophy of engineering. An in-depth introduction to Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing (EFM), this book explores a fresh engineering methodology that not only integrates but goes beyond methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, TRIZ, green and sustainable manufacturing, and more. This book gives a systematic introduction to classic... Edited by prominent researchers and with contributions from experts in their individual areas, Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing: Inte... |
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604,49 zł |