Energy

The development of renewable and sustainable lignocellulosic biofuels is currently receiving worldwide attention and investment. Despite decades of research, there remain significant challenges to be overcome before these biofuels can be produced in...

Solar photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies, producing electricity on site directly from the solar radiation without harming the environment and depletion of materials. The Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal...

Written by an accomplished author this book discusses all major aspects on the production and properties of biodiesel, but the main focus is on the two very important properties of oxidative stability and low-temperature flow. Examples of key chapters...

Changing Energy outlines how humanity came to its current energy economy through three previous energy transitions and now stands poised for a necessary fourth one. Despite the immense benefits conferred by a global energy economy based primarily on...

Green energy is essential to the development of a sustainable society but its output can be unstable. It is therefore necessary to develop a network where both conventional and green energy systems cooperate to generate a stable, compound supply...

Rhythms animate our lives and the worlds we inhabit. Rhythms of getting things done, of working technologies, of day and night and the seasons, and of shared patterns of work, home-life and moving around. Rhythms are also intrinsically about flows of...

This book reviews the state-of-the-art in fuel cells (low and high temperature) across all the types applied in the field today and assesses current trends in development. The main technology problems are discussed and current gaps to market success...

The move from carbon-based fuels to renewables - particularly wind and solar which produce electricity - make this book a "must read" for anyone who works in the energy space or just wants to know more about energy and its future.Covering generation to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800087293Author Siddharth SareenFormat PaperbackImprint UCL PressPublisher UCL PressDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 14mm

This book offers a deep insight into gas hydrate-based carbon capture, transportation, and storage technology as a solution to decarbonization. The key aspects of carbon capture & storage technologies are discussed together with their advantages and...

Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art. Volume 6: Innovation in underground engineering, materials and equipment - Part 2 contains the contributions presented in the eponymous Technical Session...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681087207Author Irene P KoronakiFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Bentham Science PublishersPublisher Bentham Science PublishersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682854846Author Randall FletcherFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Willford PressPublisher Willford PressWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm...

There has been a resurgence of interest in light-induced water splitting as the search for storable carbon neutral energy becomes more urgent. Although the history of the basic idea dates back more than four decades, efficient, economical and stable...

The last few years have seen the concept of bioenergy and biofuels come of age. Rising oil prices have lead to more food crops being grown for energy as well as food. This has created controversy by adding to the upward pressure on crop commodity prices...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682867365Author Marian LucasFormat HardbackPage Count 206Imprint Syrawood Publishing HousePublisher Syrawood Publishing HouseWeight(grams)...

The latest book by Penni McLean-Conner is an outline for utilities, government agencies and power generators for educating consumers on conservation, better resource management, and a smaller carbon footprint. These techniques are not only of interest to...

The quantity of fossil fuels left on the planet is limited, and their use is subject to further restrictions due to constraints on CO2 emissions. This crisis has brought to the forefront of the political agenda the need for a conversion to a sustainable...

Using a multidisciplinary approach that draws on their in-depth experience in the fields of energy, environment, and economics, the authors develop a comprehensive analytical framework. They apply their methodology to four detailed studies of Sri Lanka's...

Wind Energy: An Introduction covers wind energy system types, operation, modeling, analysis, integration, and control. Beginning with a history of the development of wind energy, this comprehensive book:Explains the aerodynamic theories that govern the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780873552141Author William C. RobertsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint National Science Teachers AssociationPublisher National Science Teachers...

Model Predictive Control of Wind Energy Conversion Systems addresses the predicative control strategy that has emerged as a promising digital control tool within the field of power electronics, variable-speed motor drives, and energy conversion systems...

Air source heat pumps are mainly used for space heating, and have the advantages of environmental protection, energy saving, and comfort. Written by a leading heat pump technology expert, this book summarizes the research and applications of variable...

Materials have the potential to be the centrepiece for the transition to viable renewable energy technologies if they realise a specific suite of properties and achieve a desired set of performance metrics. The envisioned transition involves the...

Rhythms permeate our everyday lives: they animate our bodies, and structure our experience of day and night and the seasons, time patterns of work and leisure, and the temporal organisation of mundane routine activities. Rhythms are also intrinsically...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624171499Author Emmanuel MartinezFormat HardbackPage Count 154Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 398g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620816455Author Rickey TaylorFormat HardbackImprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 402g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781622575275Author Emily RoseFormat PaperbackPage Count 119Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 358g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613249468Author Liam BelisarioFormat HardbackPage Count 154Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 374g

Industry leader, Carol Dahl has thoroughly revised and updated her classic text International Energy Markets: Understanding Pricing, Policies, and Profits. The second edition uses updated examples, statistics and models to explore energy policy,...

Energy conversion techniques are key in power electronics and even more so in renewable energy source systems, which require a large number of converters. Renewable Energy Systems: Advanced Conversion Technologies and Applications describes advanced...

An essential resource for understanding the potential role for biomass energy with carbon capture and storage in addressing climate change Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) offers a comprehensive review of the characteristics of...

An essential guide to studying symmetrical component theory Provides concise treatment of symmetrical componentsDescribes major sequence models of power system componentsDiscusses Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) modelsIncludes worked examples to...

An introduction to the analysis of electric machines, power electronic circuits, electric drive performance, and power systems This book provides students with the basic physical concepts and analysis tools needed for subsequent coursework in electric...

A comprehensive guide to the modelling and design of solid oxide fuel cell hybrid power plants This book explores all technical aspects of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) hybrid systems and proposes solutions to a range of technical problems that can arise...

Carbon capture and geological storage (CCS) is presently the only way that we can make deep cuts in emissions from fossil fuel-based, large-scale sources of CO2 such as power stations and industrial plants. But if this technology is to be acceptable to...

Emerging Energy Materials: Applications and Challenges guides the reader through materials used in progressive energy systems.It tackles their use in energy storage across solar, bio, geothermal, wind, fossil, hydrogen, nuclear, and thermal energy...

Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Third Edition, includes updated chapters and extended resources to assist in the research and teaching of solar energy engineering. Sections cover advances in solar collectors, solar water heating, solar...

Geomechanics of Sand Production and Control delivers a convenient resource for both academia and professionals to gain understanding and results surrounding sand production. Packed with rock mechanic fundamentals and field case studies, this reference...

Case Studies of Material Corrosion Prevention for Oil and Gas Valves delivers a critical reference for engineers and corrosion researchers. Packed with nearly 30 real-world case studies, this reference gives engineers standardized knowledge on how to...