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Key Features
Clearly written in a pleasant style for graduate/undergraduate students.
Broad introduction to energy and all its aspects, issues and potential solutions.
Gives a complete overview of the field.
Includes sample questions, references and suggested reading at the end of every chapter.
Summary
Explanatory text that treats the complete fundamentals of energy and current energy resources, technologies developments, solutions to energy issues and new concepts ranging from fossil fuel to solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, ocean energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, thermoelectric systems, nuclear energy and nanotechnology concepts to generate clean energy. The theoretical aspects of various energy conversion technologies, and design practices in light of national and international perspectives are discussed with educational examples. Every technique is explained in detail and every chapter is concluded with a reference section, recommended reading and a number of questions.
Intended for university students with various backgrounds, who are involved in energy science and engineering (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, earth sciences, petroleum, mining and mechanical engineering). Recommended for professionals seeking an introduction to the subject.Contents
1. Introduction “ Energy Fundamental Concepts, Sources and Utilization, 2. Solar Energy, 3. Biomass Energy, 4. Wind Energy, 5. Ocean Energy, 6. Geothermal Energy, 7. Hydrogen Energy, 8. Fuel Cells, 9. Nuclear Energy, 10. Application of Nanotechnologies for Clean Energy ISBN 9789381075890
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Pages : 549
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