Kategoria BISAC: Technology & Engineering >> Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable

This volume is a true shelf reference, providing a thorough overview of the entire renewable energy sphere, while still functioning as a go-to information source for professionals and students when they need answers about a specific technical issue. Crafted over the last 15 years into a problem-solving tool for engineers, researchers, consultants and planners currently working in the field, as well as a detailed map of the renewables universe for those looking to expand into new technological specialties, Renewable Energy by Sorensen offers the most comprehensive coverage of the subject...

Algal oil can be an important source of biomass and algae's ability to grow almost anywhere has encouraged scientists to also investigate its potential as a source of biodiesel. Algae Energy covers the production of algae culture and the usage of algal biomass conversion products. It also reviews modern biomass-based transportation fuels, including biodiesel, bio-oil, biomethane and biohydrogen.

Each chapter opens with fundamental explanations suitable for those with a general interest in algae energy and goes on to provide in-depth scientific details for more expert readers. Algae...

Fully revised and updated, the Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition incorporates the substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics since its previous release. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed with contributions by distinguished international experts in the field.

Significant new coverage includes:

• three completely new chapters and six chapters with new...

Unlike conventional power plants, wind plants emit no air pollutants or greenhouse gases-and wind energy is a free, renewable resource. However, the induction machines commonly used as wind generators have stability problems similar to the transient stability of synchronous machines. To minimize power, frequency, and voltage fluctuations caused by network faults or random wind speed variations, control mechanisms are necessary. Wind Energy Systems: Solutions for Power Quality and Stabilization clearly explains how to solve stability and power quality issues of wind...

Fossil fuels are widely used for electricity generation and heating, but emit greenhouse gases and other toxic pollutants, which should be minimized according to the most recent environmental legislation. The utilization of solid fuels with biogenic origin could generate progress in this direction. Although a lot of information is available on liquid biofuels, only relatively few data can be found for research trends in the solid biofuels sector.

Solid Biofuels for Energy aims to present the current status of the engineering disciplines in the specific area, providing an...

Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production and Characterization presents the application of dielectric techniques in the production process of biodiesel, and in the characterization of biofuel, raw materials, and effluents. In this comprehensive text, the reader will find information about biodiesel, production processes and biofuel characterization, including the description of dielectric techniques that, although not included in international standards, are a very useful alternative with important advantages. The book, written in a language understandable by...

To illustrate the key concepts and help...

Our existing electric utility industry and power supply and delivery systems are woefully outdated. Indeed, the existing power grid we use today uses 100-year-old technology This book lays out the possible blueprints for a greener future in a way that will engage middle school learners, enabling students and teachers to explore the emerging energy technologies that could become the future of our electrical supply system.

In Part 1 of "Green Electricity: 25 Green Technologies That Will Electrify Your Future," the author describes the amazing patchwork of 1,300 power plants and over 5...

Almost every energy scenario assumes an enormous growth in the demand for energy in the coming decades. Meanwhile, at international conferences and other venues, the primary concern is massive reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, especially of the CO₂ produced by fossil-fuel energy consumption. Experts also point out the political risk of depending on petroleum and remind us of the fact that resources are not inexhaustible. This timely book explores: how these conflicting scenarios could be reconciled; how can we shape a more sustainable energy system from the existing one;...