| Handbook of the Solar-Terrestrial Environment By * Publisher: Springer * Number Of Pages: 539 * Publication Date: 2007-09 * ISBN / ASIN: 3540463143 Book Description: The Handbook of the Solar-Terrestrial Environment is a unique compendium. Recognized international leaders in their field contribute chapters on basic topics of solar physics, space plasmas and the Earth's magnetosphere, and on applied topics like the aurora, magnetospheric storms, space weather, space climatology and planetary science 14.64 MB RAR’d PDF ~~~ Discovering the Solar System By Barrie W. Jones * Publisher: Wiley * Number Of Pages: * Publication Date: 2007-07-27 * ISBN / ASIN: 0470018313 Book Description: Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Following a thematic approach, chapters cover interiors, surfaces and the atmospheres of major bodies, including the earth. The book starts with an overview of the solar system and its origin, and then takes a look at small bodies, such as asteroids, comets and meteorites. Carefully balancing breadth of coverage with depth, Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition: * Offers a comprehensive introduction, assuming little prior knowledge * Includes full coverage of each planet, as well as the moon, europa and titan. The Second Edition includes new material on exoplanetary systems, and a general update throughout. * Presents latest results from the Mars Rover and Cassini-Huygens missions * Includes a colour plate section * Contains ‘stop and think’ questions embedded in the text to aid understanding, along with questions at the end of major sections. Answers are provided at the end of the book. * Provides summaries at the end of each chapter, and a glossary at the end of the book pdf, 9.59 MB ~~~ The Solar Economy Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Global Future By Hermann Scheer * Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd. * Number Of Pages: 368 * Publication Date: 2004-06 * ISBN / ASIN: 1844070751 Book Description: * Herman Scheer was awarded the Alternative Nobel Prize in 1999 The global economy and our way of life are based on the exploitation of fossil fuels, which not only threaten massive environmental and social disruption through global warming but, at present rates of consumption, will run out within decades, causing huge industrial dislocation and economic collapse. Even before then, the conflicts it causes in the Middle East and elsewhere will be frighteningly exacerbated. The alternate exists: renewable energy from renewable sources – above all, solar. Substituting renewable for fossil resources will take a new industrial revolution to avert the worst of the damage and establish a new international order. It can be done, and it can be done in time. “The Solar Economy,” by one of the world’s most effective analysts and advocates, lays out the blueprints, showing how the political, economic, and technological challenges can be met using indigenous, renewable, and universally available resources, and the enormous opportunities and benefits that will flow from doing so ~~~ Title: Natural Gas Engineering Handbook Author: Boyun Guo and Ali Ghalambor Publisher: Gulf Publishing Company (Publication Date: 7/1/2005) Publication Date: 2005-07-31 Number Of Pages: 446 ISBN: 0976511339 Many studies have concluded that the major source of energy for the global economy in the first half of the 21st century will be natural gas. With natural gas becoming more and more important there is increasing demand for information, yet less and less available material on this subject. The Natural Gas Engineering Handbook is the only book available that covers this subject in a comprehensive and practical way. This book covers the full scope of natural gas engineering, from gas reservoir ~~~ Solar System Update (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) * Publisher: Springer * Number Of Pages: 329 * Publication Date: 2006-07-26 * ISBN / ASIN: 3540260560 Book Description: This book, the first in a series of forthcoming volumes, consists of topical and timely reviews of a number of carefully selected topics in solar systemn science. Contributions, in form of up-to-date reviews, are mainly aimed at professional astronomers and planetary scientists wishing to inform themselves about progress in fields closely related to their own field of expertise 8.05 MB Rar'd PDF ~~~ Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker)) Author: Kuppan Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 2000-02-23 Number Of Pages: 1119 ISBN: 0824797876 This comprehensive reference covers all the important aspects of heat exchangers (HEs)--their design and modes of operation--and practical, large-scale applications in process, power, petroleum, transport, air conditioning, refrigeration, cryogenics, heat recovery, energy, and other industries. Reflecting the author's extensive practical experience in industry, the Heat Exchanger Design Handbook discusses standard construction, thermo-hydraulic fundamentals and thermal design of Hes—tubular. ~~~ Energy: Supplies, Sustainability, And Costs (Information Plus Reference Series) By Sandra M. Alters * Publisher: Information Plus * Number Of Pages: 162 * Publication Date: 2005-06-30 * ISBN / ASIN: 0787690724 ~~~ Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy By Felix A. Farret, M. Godoy Simões, * Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press * Number Of Pages: 504 * Publication Date: 2006-01-17 * ISBN / ASIN: 0471712329 Book Description: A unique electrical engineering approach to alternative sources of energy Unlike other books that deal with alternative sources of energy from a mechanical point of view, Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy takes an electrical engineering perspective. Moreover, the authors examine the full spectrum of alternative and renewable energy with the goal of developing viable methods of integrating energy sources and storage efficiently. Readers become thoroughly conversant with the principles, possibilities, and limits of alternative and renewable energy. The book begins with a general introduction and then reviews principles of thermodynamics. Next, the authors explore both common and up-and-coming alternative energy sources, including hydro, wind, solar, photovoltaic, thermosolar, fuel cells, and biomass. Following that are discussions of microturbines and induction generators, as well as a special chapter dedicated to energy storage systems. After setting forth the fundamentals, the authors focus on how to integrate the various energy sources for electrical power production. Discussions related to system operation, maintenance, and management, as well as standards for interconnection, are also set forth. Throughout the book, diagrams are provided to demonstrate the electrical operation of all the systems that are presented. In addition, extensive use of examples helps readers better grasp how integration of alternative energy sources can be accomplished. The final chapter gives readers the opportunity to learn about the HOMER Micropower Optimization Model. This computer model, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), assists in the design of micropower systems and facilitates comparisons of power generation techniques. Readers can download the software from the NREL Web site. This book is a must-read for engineers, consultants, regulators, and environmentalists involved in energy production and delivery, helping them evaluate alternative energy sources and integrate them into an efficient energy delivery system. It is also a superior textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Filetype: PDF ~~~ Advanced Lighting Controls: Energy Savings, Productivity, Technology and Applications By Craig DiLouie Publisher: Fairmont Press Number Of Pages: 315 Publication Date: 2005-11-21 ISBN / ASIN: 0849398630 Book Description: Advanced Lighting Controls is edited by Craig DiLouie and written for engineers, architects, lighting designers, electrical contractors, distributors, and building owners and managers. Advanced lighting controls, indicated by research as the "next big thing," are now mandated by the ASHRAE/IES 91.1- 1999 energy standard, the basis for all state energy codes in the U.S., and are becoming the norm rather than the exception in new construction. This book provides in-depth information about the major trends, technologies, codes, and design techniques shaping the use of today's lighting control systems, including dimming, automatic switching, and global as well as personal control ~~~ Windpower Workshop By Hugh Piggott * Publisher: Centre for Alternative Technology * Number Of Pages: 160 * Publication Date: 2001-08-01 * ISBN / ASIN: 1898049203 Book Description: As the financial and environmental costs of fossil fuels continue to rise, the ancient art of windpower is making a steady comeback, and many countries are promoting wind energy generation as part of a drive toward a sustainable future. Yet many environmental enthusiasts prefer a more do-it-yourself approach. Windpower Workshop provides all the essential information for people wanting to build and maintain a windpower system for their own energy needs. Hugh Piggott runs his own succesful windpower business in Scotland ~~~ Computational Support For The Selection Of Energy Saving Building Components By Pieter de Wilde * Publisher: Delft Univ Pr * Number Of Pages: 236 * Publication Date: 2004-05-31 * ISBN / ASIN: 9040724768 ~~~ Innovative High Temperature Fuel Cell Systems By Siu Fai Au * Publisher: Delft Univ Pr * Number Of Pages: 180 * Publication Date: 2002-12 * ISBN / ASIN: 9040723753 Size: 3.5 MB ~ PDF ~~~ Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals By Donald L. Klass * Publisher: Academic Press * Number Of Pages: 651 * Publication Date: 1998-07-15 Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals serves as a comprehensive introduction to the subject for the student and educator, and is useful for researchers who are interested in the technical details of biomass energy production. The coverage and discussion are multidisciplinary, reflecting the many scientific and engineering disciplines involved. The book will appeal to a broad range of energy professionals and specialists, farmers and foresters who are searching for methods of selecting, growing, and converting energy crops, entrepreneurs who are commercializing biomass energy projects, and those involved in designing solid and liquid waste disposal-energy recovery systems. ~~~ Thermal Power Plant Simulation and Control (Power and Energy) * Publisher: Institution Electrical Engineers * Number Of Pages: 480 * Publication Date: 2003-10 * ISBN / ASIN: 0852964196 Book Description: This book shows how advances in computing technology and current areas of research can be combined to extend the capabilities and economics of modern power plant. Significant changes in power generation over the past decade have impacted on power plant operations while affording engineers the opportunity to introduce monitoring and plant wide control schemes which were previously unfeasible. Damian Flynn has brought together contributors of world-class excellence to illustrate how the various methodologies can be applied to power plant operation Size: 6.495 MB ~~~ Integrated Renewable Energy for Rural Communities: Planning Guidelines, Technologies and Applications By N. El Bassam, P. Maegaard, * Publisher: Elsevier Science * Number Of Pages: 342 * Publication Date: 2004-06-30 * ISBN / ASIN: 0444510141 Book Description: More than two billion people worldwide have currently no access to grid electricity or other efficient energy supply. This is one third of humanity and the majority live in rural areas. The productivity and health of these people are diminished by reliance on traditional fuels and technologies, with women and children suffering most. Energy is the key element to empower people and ensure water, food and fodder supply as well as rural development. Therefore access to energy should be treated as the fundamental right to everybody. Renewable energy has the potential to bring power, not only in the literal sense, to communities by transforming their prospects. This book offers options that meet the needs of people and communities for energy and engage them in identifying and planning their own provision. It describes updated renewable energy technologies and offers strategies and guidelines for the planning and implementation of sustainable energy supply for individuals and communities. ~~~ Ultraviolet Radiation in the Solar System (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) By M. Vázquez, A. Hanslmeier, * Publisher: Springer * Number Of Pages: 380 * Publication Date: 2005-12-22 * ISBN / ASIN: 1402037260 Book Description: UV radiation is an important part in the electromagnetic spectrum since the energy of the photons is great enough to produce important chemical reactions in the atmospheres of planets and satellites of our Solar System, thereby affecting the transmission of this radiation to the ground and its physical properties. Scientists have used different techniques (balloons and rockets) to access to the information contained in this radiation, but the pioneering of this new frontier has not been free of dangers. The Sun is our main source of UV radiation and its description occupies the first two chapters of the book. The Earth is the only known location where life exists in a planetary system and therefore where the interaction of living organism with UV radiation can be tested through different epochs and on distinct species. The development of the human technology has affected the natural shield of ozone that protects complex lifeforms against damaging UV irradiation. The formation of the ozone hole and its consequences are described, together with the possible contribution of UV radiation to recent climate changes. Finally, we will discuss the the potential role of ultraviolet light in the development of life on bodies such as Mars, Europa and Titan. The Solar System is not isolated; other external sources can contribute to the enhancement of the UV radiation in our environment. The influence of such events as nearby supernovae and gamma-ray bursts are described, together with the consequences to terrestrial life from such events. ~~~ Energy Management Reference Library CD By Wayne C. Turner Publisher: Fairmont Press Number Of Pages: 1904 Publication Date: 2003-04-29 Sales Rank: 3027991 ISBN / ASIN: 0824746163 The Energy Management Reference Library CD-ROM includes 1904 pages of text and graphics and contains the following complete books: Energy Management Handbook, 4/E by Wayne C. Turner, CEM, PhD; Guide to Energy Management,4/E by Barney L. Capehart, CEM, PhD.; Solutions Manual for Guide to Energy Management, 4/E by Klaus-Dieter E. Pawlik; Handbook of Energy Engineering, 5/E by Albert Thumann, CEM and D. Paul Mehta, PhD. These indispensable reference books are used to prepare for the Association of Energy Engineers' Certified Energy Managers (CEM) examination and is used in the five-day CEM refresher course ~~~ Handbook of Energy Engineering (5th Edition) Book Description: This comprehensive reference guides readers step-by-step in applying the principles of energy engineering and management to the design of electrical, HVAC, utility, process, and building systems for both new and retrofit projects. Detailed presentations cover electrical system optimization, lighting and lighting controls, thermal storage, cogeneration, HVAC system optimization, HVAC and building controls, and computer technologies. The fifth edition includes a new chapter covering codes, standards, and legislation, as well as a new chapter on compressed air systems. The text is thoroughly illustrated with tables, graphs, diagrams, and sample problems with worked-out solutions. Publisher: Fairmont Press Number Of Pages: 478 Publication Date: 2002-01 Sales Rank: 682558 ISBN / ASIN: 0824709144 EAN: 9780824709143 Binding: Textbook Binding Manufacturer: Fairmont Press Studio: Fairmont Press ~~~ Wind Turbines: Fundamentals, Technologies, Application, Economics By Erich Hau * Publisher: Springer * Number Of Pages: 783 * Publication Date: 2005-10-01 * ISBN / ASIN: 3540242406 Wind Turbines addresses all those professionally involved in research, development, manufacture and operation of wind turbines. It provides a cross- disciplinary overview of modern wind turbine technology and an orientation in the associated technical, economic and environmental fields. It is based on the author's experience gained over decades designing wind energy converters with a major industrial manufacturer and, more recently, in technical consulting and in the planning of large wind park installations, with special attention to economics. The second edition accounts for the emerging concerns over increasing numbers of installed wind turbines. In particular, an important new chapter has been added which deals with offshore wind utilisation. All advanced chapters have been extensively revised and in some cases considerably extended ~~~ Plant Engineer's Reference Book A plant engineer is responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. The Plant Engineer's Reference Book 2nd Edition is a reference work designed to provide a primary source of information for the plant engineer. Subjects include the selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities, including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes. Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns. The editor, Dennis Snow, has experience of a wide range of operations in the UK, Europe, the USA, and elsewhere in the world. Produced with the backing of the Institution of Plant Engineers, the Plant Engineer's Reference Book, 2nd Edition provides complete coverage of the information needed by plant engineers in any industry worldwide. Wide range of information will prove to be use to engineers in any industry. Covers all the topics necessary to design and develop an engineering plant. Will help engineers in industry deal with practical problems in a variety of situations. From the Publisher Subjects include the selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities, including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes.Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns.The editor, Dennis Snow, has experience of a wide range of operations in the UK, Europe, the USA, and elsewhere in the world. Produced with the backing of the Institution of Plant Engineers, the Plant Engineer's Reference Book, 2nd Edition provides complete coverage of the information needed by plant engineers in any industry worldwide. About the Author Previously Teaching Fellow, Loughborough University of Technology and Senior Lecturer, de Montfort University. |
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