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Bioenergy For Power Generation, Transportation And Climate Change Mitigation - Present Status And Future Trends

by Anirudh Singh

152,70€ + 10% CARD

 Understanding bioenergy and climate change mitigation requires knowledge of several disciplines, from thermodynamics in the study of power generation to biochemistry and policy in the case of biofuels and energy trade. The first three parts of this book provide the scientific and technical background for the production and use of bioenergy. They consider the chemistry, biochemistry and physics of the production and use of solid, liquid and gaseous biofuels. The fourth part describes the political forces that drive and deter renewable energy production on the global scale, and demonstrates how global politics and economics combine with climate change policy to produce the energy transition. The book will be invaluable for graduate researchers, academics and climate change scientists, and decision-makers in the energy industry.Key Features<ul> <li>Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research on biomass and biofuels for power generation and transportation</li> <li>Covers the fundamentals of biomass and biofuels, conversion of biomass and biofuels into energy, biomass power generation technology, liquid biofuels, and the state-of-the-art emerging technologies</li> <li>Includes environmental and socio-economic impacts, climate change mitigation, sustainability, the latest global issues and energy policy</li> <li>Contains pedagogical features such as examples, case studies, activities, chapter summaries, questions, problems and suggestions for assignments and projects</li> </ul>
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An Introduction To District Heating And Cooling - Low Carbon Energy For Buildings

by Mr Paul Woods

~~152,70€~~ 137,43€ 10% OFF

 The provision of low carbon heating and cooling is recognised as one of the hardest challenges to solve in combating climate change. This reference text is designed to impart the essential knowledge needed for new entrants to make a rapid contribution in this growing industry. Part 1 provides the historical background to the development of District Heating and Cooling (DH/C) and a description of the technology. Part 2 describes the engineering design of each element of the system: the heating/cooling system within the buildings, the interface equipment between the building and the heating/cooling networks, the heating/cooling network itself, and the Energy Centre where the low carbon energy is produced. Part 3 considers how DH/C compares with other low carbon options and how newer technologies and techniques may be applied in changing market conditions.Key Features<ul> <li>Presents the fundamentals of the engineering of District Heating and Cooling (DH/C)</li> <li>Discusses the technology, operation and key components of DH/C schemes</li> <li>Shows how DH/C compares with other low carbon technologies with respect to CO2 emissions, costs, disruption and other impacts</li> <li>Discusses how DH/C can be developed in the future world of renewable energy and the low carbon economy</li> <li>Includes case studies and links to reports and papers freely available online</li> </ul>
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Transportation Technologies For A Sustainable Future - Renewable Energy Options For Road, Rail, Marine And Air Transportation

by Richard A Dunlap

152,70€ + 10% CARD

 Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Any long-term plan to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel use needs to include a transitioning of transportation energy to low-carbon sustainable sources. This book outlines the current transportation energy requirements and the primary sources of this energy. A detailed analysis of technologies appropriate for road transportation is included, and the application of sustainable technologies to rail, maritime and air transportation is discussed. Finally, a summary of the challenges involved in implementing sustainable transportation technologies and a quantitative analysis of how renewable energy production relates to the development of sustainable transportation are presented. The book is an invaluable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate science and engineering students with an interest in energy, transportation or environmental issues.Key Features<ul> <li> Reviews the energy technologies that may be appropriate for future transportation needs </li> <li> Considers resource and environmental reasons for changing our approach to energy, as well as possible future energy sources and future energy needs </li> <li> Describes the scientific basis and application of all major technologies for road, rail, maritime and air transportation </li> <li> Provides a detailed quantitative analysis of the way in which future transportation energy can be integrated into global sustainable energy production </li> <li> Summarises the challenges involved in implementing sustainable transportation technologies </li> </ul>
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Thermodynamic Cycles For Renewable Energy Technologies

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 This research and reference text surveys the role of specialised thermodynamic cycles in renewable energy technologies. The latest innovations in the technology of the Rankine, Stirling, Brayton, Kalina, Goswami and OTEC Rankine cycles are analysed. Concepts and applications are introduced through clear diagrams, and case studies, end-of-chapter summaries and practical examples are presented to equip the reader to engage practically with the subject. An invaluable reference for researchers and advanced students in the field of renewable and sustainable power, the book also provides useful supplementary reading for advanced courses in renewable energies and energy systems.Key Features:<ul><li> Covers the role of specialised thermodynamic cycles in renewable energy technologies</li></ul><ul><li>Looks at effective and innovative implementation of the cycles with maximum payback</li></ul><ul><li>Includes applications to solar thermal, ocean energy, wind energy and geothermal energy</li></ul><ul><li>Discusses the latest innovations in the technology of the Rankine, Stirling, Brayton, Kalina, Goswami and OTEC Rankine cycles</li></ul><ul><li>Includes case studies, end of chapter summaries and detailed practical examples</li></ul>
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Batteries - Materials Principles And Characterization Methods

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 This research and reference text provides an introduction to battery fundamentals, exploring some of the state-of-the-art characterisation methods currently employed by the energy storage community. Covering the essential electrochemistry, impedance spectroscopy, solid state chemistry, electrochemical engineering, materials sciences and in-situ characterization methods for batteries, the text acquaints non-battery researchers with the field, and provides a comprehensive reference for specialists in sub-fields of battery research. With a focus on Li-ion batteries, contextualised against a discussion of newer, disruptive technologies such as Li-air and Mg-ion batteries, the text is ideal for researchers and students interested in the materials and characterization methods for batteries, including those without a background in electro- or solid-state chemistry.Key Features:<ul><li>Provides a comprehensive introduction to battery research, including fundamental materials principles and characterisation methods</li></ul><ul><li>Suitable for non-specialists without a background in electro- or solid-state chemistry, as well as those that specialise in a sub-field of batteries research</li></ul><ul><li>Covers established topics as well as cutting-edge research</li></ul>
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Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices And Supercapacitors - An Overview

by Dr Sandeep Arote

152,70€ + 10% CARD

 This book provides a comprehensive account of the fundamental aspects of electrochemical energy storage devices, with a focus on electrochemical supercapacitors. Building from an in-depth knowledge of the present state of energy utilisation, contextualised against the requirement for renewable energy, the book sets out the components and performance-governing parameters of conventional and supercapacitors, identifying the challenges, trends and limitations involved in their implementation. Accessible and authoritative, this book is ideal for undergraduates, postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in energy, nanoscience, material science, and the automobile industry for e-vehicles.Key Features:<ul><li>Each chapter contains a table comprising performance parameters of the device</li></ul><ul><li>Provides fundamental electrochemical properties of material and performance parameters for energy storage devices</li></ul><ul><li>Includes requirement, characteristics, classification and recent trends in electrode materials for supercapacitors</li></ul><ul><li>Summarizes formation of material by various methods</li></ul><ul><li>Provides a broad insight of energy storage devices for future technological applications</li></ul>
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Renewables (Second Edition) - A Review Of Sustainable Energy Supply Options

by Professor David Elliott

152,70€ + 10% CARD

 Renewable energy is a rapidly expanding field, which is welcomed by many as part of the answer to climate change and energy security concerns. In this book, David Elliott examines the technological options for key renewable energies and the latest developments in the field from around the world. This comprehensive review provides a detailed insight into renewable energy generation as well as the associated challenges, including local environmental impacts and the need to deal with the variability of individual renewable energy sources.Designed for use by anyone interested in this topical and increasingly important subject, this second edition is extensively revised and includes the latest advances in the field. It remains an invaluable reference text for scientists and professionals involved with the technology, policy and implementation of renewable energy.
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Bioenergy For Power Generation, Transportation And Climate Change Mitigation

by Anirudh (University Of Southern Queensland) Singh

162,23€ + 10% CARD

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Energy-Smart Buildings - Design, Construction And Monitoring Of Buildings For Improved Energy Efficiency

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Solution-Processed Solar Cells - Materials And Device Engineering

by Dr Karthik Ramasamy e Dr Richard Alexander Taylor

~~162,23€~~ 146,01€ 10% OFF

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Batteries - Materials Principles And Characterization Methods

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Balancing Green Power - How To Deal With Variable Energy Sources

by Professor David (The Open University, Uk) Elliott

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Talking Renewables (Second Edition) - A Renewable Energy Primer For Everyone

by Anirudh Singh

~~38,41€~~ 34,57€ 10% OFF

 Since the publication of the first edition of this book, the role of renewable energy within the energy sector has transformed. This new edition responds to the increased demand for information on renewables, driven by the growing interest in the field and the Paris Agreement.The second edition maintains the original aim of providing an introductory book on renewables. However, it expands its content to address the evolving role of renewable energy in the energy transition. The four-part book begins with an introduction to the science, technology, and production of renewable energy. It then explores energy security and climate change mitigation, and concludes with a new section on the role of renewable energy in climate change mitigation, the Paris Agreement, and net-zero strategies (including a critique of nuclear energy as a clean energy alternative).Key features:<ul> <li>Introduces renewable energy and its applications to non-scientific readers who need to know more about the subject</li> <li>Explains the basics of the new developments in renewable energy technologies relating to climate change at an accessible and non-technical level</li> <li>Covers global net zero strategies for climate change mitigation and shows how the strategy is related to the Paris Agreement and the ensuing energy transition</li> <li>Includes examples, activities and case studies</li> <li>The second edition is fully updated and includes five new chapters</li> </ul>This book will be of special interest to climate change policy-makers as a first introduction to renewable energy
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Renewable Energy Systems - The Way Forward

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 To secure a brighter future, advancing renewable energy systems is crucial. This book explores some of the latest developments in renewable energy technologies, objectively evaluating their costs and policies while addressing the outstanding challenges and proposing solutions. The book also discusses essential energy differences between urban and rural settings. With case studies and regional perspectives, it outlines a path forward for clean energy, providing essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers, and policymakers in the field.Key features:<ul> <li>Covers the state-of-the-art of renewable energy systems</li> <li>Discusses the costs and policies of various renewable energy systems and disseminates the outstanding challenges and possible solutions to overcome them</li> <li>Discusses the latest advances in selected renewable energy technologies, in urban versus rural settings</li> <li>Includes case studies and highlights a path forward for clean energy based on sound analyses</li> <li>Provides essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers and policy makers working with renewable energy systems and technologies</li> </ul>
Combined Heat And Power For District Heating - Pipe Dream Or Panacea?

by David C Andrews

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Sustainable Hydrogen Generation - Electrolysis Of Seawater And Other Low-Grade Surface Waters

by Bruno G. Pollet e Elnaz (University Of Tabriz (Iran, Islamic Republic Of)) Asghari

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