| Wind and Solar Power Systems ISBN: 0849316057 Author: Mukund R. Patel Publisher: CRC Press URL: /http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=so ngstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0849316057 Summary: Wind and solar energy are pollution-free sources of abundant power. With renewable power generation expected to become more and more profitable with open access to transmission lines and rapid growth around the world, the design, operation, and control of alternative energy resources becomes an essential field of study. Wind and Solar Power Systems provides a comprehensive treatment of this rapidly growing segment of the power industry. It provides the fundamentals of wind and solar power generation, energy conversion and storage, and the operational aspects of power electronics and the quality of power. It covers in detail the design, operation, and control methods applicable to stand-alone as well as grid-connected power systems and discusses the present status of and the on- going research in renewable power around the world.Wind and Solar Power Systems stands as the most modern, complete book available on renewable energy. Electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering professionals along with policy-makers evaluating the renewable energy potential of their regions will find in it the background and the details they need for decision making ~ The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System Author: Michael M. Woolfson Hardcover: 408 pages Publisher: Taylor & Francis (September 1, 2000) Language: English ISBN: 075030457X The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System begins by describing historical, i.e. pre-1950, theories and illustrating why they became unacceptable. The main part then critically examines five extant theories, including the current paradigm, the Solar Nebula Theory, to determine how well they fit with accepted scientific principles and observations ~ Macmillan Encyclopedia of Energy Author: John Zumerchik Hardcover: 1500 pages Publisher: MacMillan Reference Books (December, 2000) With much media attention on the energy problems in California and the current debate on U.S. energy policy, this three-volume set is a timely contribution to this subject. This work takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of energy, offering 253 articles representing the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and ethics. The articles, which range in length from two to 20 pages, were contributed by international scientists and educators. Traditional fuels such as gasoline and diesel are covered, as are alternative fuels such as methanol and hydrogen, alternative fuels for vehicles such as hybrid and electric cars, and alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and fuel cells. Topics also include energy concepts such as electricity, thermodynamics, combustion, and catalysts, with basic formulas for essential physical and chemical processes. In addition, there are 60 biographies of scientists and engineers who made major contributions to the understanding of energy and energy technologies, among them Rudolph Diesel, Enrico Fermi, Pierre Laplace, and Alessandro Volta. The text features numerous photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and easy-to-use charts and graphs. All articles include bibliographies, and Volume 3 contains an energy time line and a good index. Bits and pieces of similar information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Environmental Science (LJ 2/15/01), but overall this is a unique resource. Aimed at public, high school, and undergraduate libraries, it should be purchased if funds and interest are sufficient ~ Solar and Stellar Magnetic Activity This timely volume provides the first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars. Magnetic activity results in a wealth of phenomena - including starspots, non-radiatively heated outer atmospheres, activity cycles, deceleration of rotation rates, and even, in close binaries, stellar cannibalism - all of which are covered clearly and authoritatively. This book brings together for the first time recent results in solar studies and stellar studies. The result is an illuminating new view of stellar magnetic activity. Key topics include radiative transfer, convective simulations, dynamo theory, outer-atmospheric heating, stellar winds and angular momentum loss. Researchers are provided with a state-of-the-art review of this exciting field, and the pedagogical style and introductory material make the book an ideal and welcome introduction for graduate students • The first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars • Uniquely combines studies of the Sun with those of other stars to arrive at a comprehensive picture of stellar magnetic activity • No specialized knowledge of solar or stellar physics is required, just a background in physics, since all the necessary background material in astrophysics is provided Contents 1. Introduction: solar features and terminology; 2. Stellar structure; 3. Solar rotation and meridional flow; 4. Solar magnetic structure; 5. Solar magnetic configurations; 6. Global properties of the solar magnetic field; 7. The solar dynamo; 8. The solar outer atmosphere; 9. Stellar outer atmospheres; 10. Mechanisms of outer-atmospheric heating; 11. Activity and stellar properties; 12. Stellar magnetic phenomena; 13. Activity and rotation on evolutionary time scales; 14. Activity in binary stars; 15. Propositions on stellar dynamos; Appendix I: unit conversions; Index ~ Renewable Energy, Third Edition ISBN: 0126561532 Author: Bent Sorensen (Sørensen) Publisher: Academic Press Edition: 3 edition (July 16, 2004) Hardcover: 952 pages URL: /http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=so ngstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0126561532 Summary: This third edition of Renewable Energy is undoubtedly one of the most complete accounts of the subject, from source through to extraction and use. The book is academically rigorous, but accessible. The author first describes the effect of the sun on the atmosphere and the creation of wind and waves, including the effects of global warming. For each type of renewable energy, from direct solar radiation to wind and biomass, there follows a technical description of the devices that can be used to transform the energy into useful forms. The author explores new solar cell types, including polymer and organic cells, new biofuel processes and new wave energy devices. The final part of the book loos at social and economic aspects of renewable energy the costs of our current fuel bills versus new energy sources, and the difference it could make to developing as well as developed countries. The concept of whole new energy systems based around wind, solar, and other energies is put into a real-life context. Key features include: • Reference paths: the reader may follow the general process from source through to distribution, or concentrate on a specific type of energy. • The material is divided into undergraduate text and advanced options. • Details the significant expansion of the field since the publication of the previous edition. • Updated material includes offshore wind technologies, polymer and organic solar cells, new developments in hydrogen storage, pipeline transmission, biofuel processes, and wave energy devices, evaluation of biomass options, and an outlook on the renewable energy market. * The only rigorous theory and applications book available * Provides the principles of renewable energy flows/sources and energy conversion processes * Details the significant expansion of the field since the publication of the previous editions ~ Planning and Installing Bioenergy Systems : A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers (Planning and Installing) Summary: Bioenergy is relied upon worldwide as a modern solution for local energy supply and waste management. Including clear technical details, data tables and illustrative pictures explaining the fundamentals of different bioenergy projects, this guide reviews the main technologies and offers relevant best-practice examples. Beginning with an overview of the technologies and types of system available, this guide is packed with essential `know-how` on anaerobic digestion, bio-fuels, small-scale ovens, large-scale boilers and gasifiers. Each technology is explained by examining the overall system and its components, planning, operation, maintenance, installation and economics. Information is given on both heat and combined heat and power. In addition, the international legal framework, relevant subsidies and fiscal incentives are also described This book should be essential reading for anyone involved in the design, installation or operation of a bioenergy system ~ Renewable Energy (Energy Science and Engineering) ISBN: 0126561508 Author: Bent Sorensen / Bent Srensen Publisher: Academic Press Edition: (August, 1997) Hardcover: 683 pages Renewable Energy, first published by Academic Press in 1979, is considered the foundation text for renewable energy studies worldwide. The first edition addressed graduate students and researchers in an attempt to put renewable energy on the map, academically speaking. In 1979 there were no academic curricula in this field at the university level, so the book was targeted at graduate level students and researchers. Today, the importance of the topic is widely acknowledged. Not only is it taught in engineering, physics and environmental sciences departments, but it is actively researched and studied in many organizations and energy-related industries. The topic of energy policies, where renewable energies play a vital role, is avidly discussed at the scientific and political level. The author has made the Second Edition more accessible to researchers and students approaching the field for the first time. Each chapter has a general introductory section, but is also followed by advanced topics. This gives university lecturers the flexibility to include advanced topics while at the same time allowing researchers to use the book as a reference work. Key Features * Provides the principles of renewable engergy flows/sources and energy conversion processes * Covers the engineering and economic aspects of the field * Outlines the expansion of the field since the publication of the first edition* Remains the most important volume in the field ISBN: 0471489972 Title: Wind Energy Handbook Author: Tony Burton, David Sharpe, Nick Jenkins, Ervin Bossanyi Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 2001-11-15 Number Of Pages: 642 Average Amazon Rating: 5.0 Editorial Description As environmental concerns have focused attention on the generation of electricity from clean and renewable sources wind energy has become the world's fastest growing energy source. The Wind Energy Handbook draws on the authors' collective industrial and academic experience to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of wind energy research and provide a comprehensive treatment of wind energy for electricity generation. Features include: – An authoritative overview of wind turbine technolog ~ ISBN: 1851665005 Renewable Energy Sources Watt Committee report number 22 Report, No 22 Author: M. A. LAUGHTON Publisher: Spon Press Publication Date: 1990-12-31 Number Of Pages: 175 Average Amazon Rating Editorial Description Presents and analyses the sources of renewable energy, including advantages and disadvantages, projects implemented internationally, cost and environmental implications, and the benefits of system integration ~ ISBN: 0849300746 Author: . Publisher: CRC Press URL: /http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=so ngstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0849300746 Summary: As a result of deregulation, the US electric utility industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation with far-reaching technical and social consequences. At the heart of this transformation lies Distributed Generation (DG)-the substitution of centralized electricity production with smaller-scale technologies located in or near facilities and powered by natural gas or renewable resources. The Electric Power Research Institute estimates that 20 percent of all new power generation will use distributed, not centralized technologies.Distributed Generation: The Power Paradigm for the New Millennium is the first step to understanding the myriad issues that surround the newest, most significant trend in power production since the steam turbine. Chapters contributed by the top experts in their fields address virtually every aspect of this energy "revolution," from its associated technologies to the regulatory environment and from choosing the right DG system for a given purpose to the novel financial and economic opportunities this paradigm shift presents.This book gives engineers and energy business developers their first opportunity to explore and gain a broad understanding of the new energy landscape. With its detailed discussion of the near-term technologies that will see application in the next few years, Distributed Generation: The Power Paradigm for the New Millennium will undoubtedly become the industry's standard reference ~ Power System Operations and Electricity Markets ISBN: 0849308135 Author: Fred I. Denny / David E. Dismukes Publisher: CRC Press Edition: 1st edition (June 13, 2002) Hardcover: 152 pages URL: /http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=so ngstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0849308135 Summary: The electric power industry in the U.S. has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. Tight regulations enacted in the 1970's and then de-regulation in the 90's have transformed it from a technology-driven industry into one driven by public policy requirements and the open-access market. Now, just as the utility companies must change to ensure their survival, engineers and other professionals in the industry must acquire new skills, adopt new attitudes, and accommodate other disciplines. Power System Operations and Electricity Markets provides the information engineers need to understand and meet the challenges of the new competitive environment. Integrating the business and technical aspects of the restructured power industry, it explains, clearly and succinctly, how new methods for power systems operations and energy marketing relate to public policy, regulation, economics, and engineering science. The authors examine the technologies and techniques currently in use and lay the groundwork for the coming era of unbundling, open access, power marketing, self- generation, and regional transmission operations.The rapid, massive changes in the electric power industry and in the economy have rendered most books on the subject obsolete. Based on the authors' years of front-line experience in the industry and in regulatory organizations, Power System Operations and Electricity Markets is current, insightful, and complete with Web links that will help readers stay up to date ~ The Galactic Black Hole: Studies in High Energy Physics Cosmology and Gravitation Author: Heino Falcke (Editor), Friedrich W. Hehl (Editor) Product Details pages: 350 pages Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing ISBN: 0750308370 Average Customer Review: N/A Format: DjVu Size: 4.3 MB Supplier: Amazon Summary These lectures provide a systematic introduction to the physics/astrophysics and mathematics of black holes at a level suitable for graduate students, postdocs and researchers in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and applied mathematics ~ ISBN: 0824708148 Title: Industrial Boilers and Heat Recovery Steam Generators: Design, Applications, and Calculations (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker)) Author: V. Ganapathy Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 2002-10-16 Number Of Pages: 648 Average Amazon Rating: 1.0 Editorial Description Filled with over 225 boiler/HRSG operation and design problems, this book covers steam generators and related systems used in process plants, refineries, chemical plants, electrical utilities, and other industrial settings. Emphasizing the thermal engineering aspects, the author provides information on the design and performance of steam generators and heat recovery boilers. He helps those involved in development understand which questions to ask when selecting a steam generator ~ Energy Technology and Directions for the Future ISBN: 0122482913 Author: PH.D., JOHN R FANCHI Publisher: Academic Press Edition: (January 26, 2004) Hardcover: 491 pages URL: /http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=so ngstech-20&path=ASIN%2F0122482913 Summary: Energy: Technology and Directions for the Future presents the fundamentals of energy for scientists and engineers. It is a survey of energy sources that will be available for use in the 21st century energy mix. The reader will learn about the history and science of several energy sources as well as the technology and social significance of energy. Themes in the book include thermodynamics, electricity distribution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, solar energy, nuclear energy, alternate energy (wind, water, biomass), energy and society, energy and the environment, sustainable development, the hydrogen economy, and energy forecasting. The approach is designed to present an intellectually rich and interesting text that is also practical.This is accomplished by introducing basic concepts in the context of energy technologies and, where appropriate, in historical context. Scientific concepts are used to solve concrete engineering problems. The technical level of presentation presumes that readers have completed college level physics with calculus and mathematics through calculus of several variables. The selection of topics is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the language, concepts and techniques used in all major energy components that are expected to contribute to the 21st century energy mix. Future energy professionals will need to understand the origin and interactions of these energy components to thrive in an energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy sources. • Presents the fundamentals of energy production for engineers, scientists, engineering professors, students, and anyone in the field who needs a technical discussion of energy topics. • Provides engineers with a valuable expanded knowledge base using the U.S. National Academy of Sciences content standards. • Examines the energy options for the twenty-first century as older energy sources quickly become depleted ~ ISBN: 0124974511 Title: Coal Energy Systems (Sustainable World) Author: Bruce G. Miller Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 2004-10-15 Number Of Pages: 544 Average Amazon Rating |
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