Alternative and renewable energy sources and techn Books

Biomass pellets are a suitable fuel type for a wide range of applications, from stoves and central heating systems up to large-scale plants, and with practically complete automation in all these capacities. This handbook, written and edited by...

Collecting recent results from around the globe, this thorough guide gets you up to date on the latest hydrogen-based technology for mitigating energy and environmental risks. With contributions from the world's leading technical experts in the field, it...

The combination of presented case studies, discussion of the challenges of tropical seas, and design optimization parameters make this book invaluable to researchers and industry players working on the concepts of power enhancement and integrated WECs on...

Uzbekistan's economy continues to rely on energy-intensive, resource-dependent, and low-value-added sectors. Its economic future mainly lies in green transition private sector development, especially that of small and medium-sized enterprises. This study...

This text aims to be a driving force for an economically sound and sustainable development of developing countries. It looks at the provision of geothermal energy within the framework of sustainable energy development for power generation, rural e...

This book gives readers an overview of the important principles, concepts and analytical techniques pertaining to thermodynamics, written in a fashion that makes this abstract and complex subject relatively easy to comprehend.

This book, the result of an ambitious project coordinated by the European Wind Energy Association, aims to present the facts about wind energy.

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Meteorological data are essential for both day-to-day energy management and for planning for the world's future energy security. The editor of this compendium, a mechanical engineer with international...

Examines the synthesis of graphene obtained from different natural raw materials as a low-cost environmentally friendly alternative that delivers a quality final product. Expert researchers review natural raw materials and waste product potential,...

The Petroleum Engineering Handbook has long been recognized as a valuable, comprehensive reference book that offers practical day-to-day applications for students and experienced engineering professionals alike. The Petroleum Engineering...

Of the known greenhouse gases, political attention to date has primarily focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), whereby it is assumed that underground storages of crude oil and natural gas through Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology could contribute...

Introducing a Reliable Green Technology That Can Help Improve System PerformanceSolely centered on photovoltaic (PV) system sizing and the tools used for PV system analysis and design, Photovoltaic System Design: Procedures, Tools and Applications...

Introduction to Renewable Power Systems and the Environment with R showcases the fundamentals of electrical power systems while examining their relationships with the environment. To address the broad range of interrelated problems that come together...

The Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROI or EROEI) is the amount of energy acquired from a particular energy source divided by the energy expended, or invested, in obtaining that energy. EROI is an essential and seemingly simple measure of the usable...

Recent books have raised the public consciousness about the dangers of global warming and climate change. This book is intended to convey the message that there is a solution. The solution is the rapid development of hydrogen...

This book is a comprehensive guide to bioconversion approaches based on microorganisms and enzymes for the valorization of underused wastes of diverse categories to produce new products.

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have become an array of new building envelope solutions in products, materials, and colors for virtually any surface.Featuring annotated reference drawings and case studies,this guidebook prepares building...

This book highlights the opportunities, advancements, and critical challenges involved in the commercial application of perovskite solar cells. It discusses large area fabrication, long-term stability, lead management, encapsulation techniques, as well...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a very promising next-generation photovoltaic technology. In addition to the perovskite absorber layer, other functional layers have made huge contributions to enhancing device performance. This book focuses on the...

This book discusses device structures, working principles, and optimization strategies of perovskite absorber layers for PSCs to help foster commercialization. It describes strategies to optimize the quality of perovskite films

The main objective of the book is to provide the state of the art of conduction mechanism, structure construction, operation, performance evaluation and applications of various renewable energies and fuels.

Hydrogen Utilization in Fuel Cells introduces the fundamentals, characteristics, and applications of fuel cells, materials used, the role of hydrogen in different fuel cell types, and applications of fuel cells in transportation and small portable and...

Hydrogen has wide applications across many industries. This book covers the utilization of hydrogen in petrochemical products, vehicles and power generation systems, and in refinery hydrotreating, metallurgy, welding, annealing, and heat-treating of...

The success of hydrogen energy markets depends on developing efficient hydrogen storage and transportation methods. This book comprehensively reviews hydrogen storage and transportation technologies along with related safety hazards and challenges.

This book reviews hydrogen separation methods as well as membranes used in hydrogen separation. It discusses absorption and adsorption methods as well as novel technologies like cryogenic methods and plasma-assisted technology and discusses related...

This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the processes and technologies utilized for producing hydrogen from renewable sources. It discusses common and novel methods and covers in detail the application of various renewable sources,...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of hydrogen processing from nonrenewable sources, covering properties and characteristics of hydrogen, technologies for converting nonrenewable sources to hydrogen, and challenges.

Biomass Energy for Sustainable Development examines how optimal biomass utilization can reduce forest management costs, help mitigate climate change, reduce risks to life and property, and help provide a secure, competitive energy source into the future.

The notion that humanity may be too late to alter climate change could potentially lead to fear and therefore the advocacy of implementing radical strategies and/or hastening the execution of certain measures to the extreme. The bottom line is that we do...

Power System Control: An Overview.- Real Power Compensation and Frequency Control.- Frequency Response Characteristics and Dynamic Performance.- PI-Based Frequency Control Design.- Frequency Regulation with Time Delays.- Multi-Objective Control-Based...

This book is a reference text for graduate researchers, climate scientists, academics and policy-makers. It describes the science, technology and policy behind the production and use of bioenergy for power generation and transportation.

Nanostructure-based photoelectrochemical water splitting is a promising process for converting solar energy into hydrogen energy. This book presents the latest research and developments in the area of photoactive nanostructured materials and their...

Discover the art of rainwater harvesting and transform your home into a sustainable oasis with this comprehensive guide! Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this book provides expert insights and step-by-step...

 Unlock the transformative power of solar energy and embrace a cleaner, greener future with our comprehensive guide to solar power. Discover the science behind solar energy, its numerous benefits, and how to overcome installation challenges.Whether...

1. Introduction.- 2. Background of Superconductors.- 3. Development of SMES Systems.- 4. Coil Design.- 5. Modelling of Superconducting Pancake Coil.- 6. Coil Tests and Applications for SMES.- 7. Conclusions.

The problem of storing hydrogen safely and effectively is one of the major technological barriers currently preventing the widespread adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier and the subsequent transition to a so-called...

Nuclear energy has long been promoted as a solution to Asia’s growing energy demands with little attention to its often debilitating impact on host communities. Composed by the grassroots organization No Nukes Asia Forum, this book provides a...

The global demand for green energy has never been higher, and it's set to soar. There's never been a more critical time for us to harness the power of the sun, and with the world deploying solar photovoltaic (PV) technology more quickly than ever, we...

With immense consumption of resources, increased global warming, and environmental pollution, the energy sector has inevitably embraced sustainability. Countries are releasing plans and programs to shift their fossil fuel-dependent energy sectors into...

Renewable energy sources are the ones that are readily available and can be replenished in shorter span of time than the non-renewable sources. Wind energy, solar energy, tidal energy, bioenergy and geothermal energy are some of the main renewable...

This book explores the field of energy and its sustainable use. Energy is an essential requirement of today's world. But this dire requirement results in unstable usage and wastage. Thus, using energy like hydroelectricity, solar energy, wind energy, etc...

Green energy is derived from natural processes that produce small amount of pollution. Some of the resources used for this purpose are wind power, solar power, geothermal power, hydro power etc. Environmental systems include all the factors that affect...

This book primarily deals with bioenergy and biofuels. It also discusses the applications and advancements in these fields. Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy which is produced by the combustion of biofuels. Ethanol, syngas, biogas, charcoal, wood,...

This book discusses the fundamental as well as modern approaches and technologies related to the fields of renewable energy and biofuels. Renewable energy sources can be replenished in a given time frame and have the potential of replacing pollution...