Alternative and renewable energy sources and techn Books

This monograph focuses on a case study of a newly constructed passive cooled four-story building in a composite climate. The building at the heart of the case study is known as SODHA BERS COMPLEX (SBC) and is situated in Varanasi, India. In the design of...

This handy pocket reference contains a wealth of information on a range of topics including the principles of passive solar building and passive house, a ten-step design and build strategy, calculating solar irradiance, factors affecting the choice of...

This book provides comprehensive and simplified coverage of fundamentals of biogas such as production, purification, storage, methods of improving yield and utilization, types, construction, design and operation of biogas plants. It covers stepwise...

Off Grid Solar is a pocket guide and quick reference for anyone looking to build an electrical energy system with the free sunshine available to us all.“The limitations to widespread solar are not centered on the cost, the efficiency, or the need...

This book covers the field of solar production of hydrogen by water photo-splitting (photoelectrolysis) using semiconductor photoanodes. The emphasis of the discussion is on the use of nanotechnology in the field. The theories...

Applied Mathematics for Restructured Electric Power Systems: Optimization, Control, and Computational Intelligence consists of chapters based on work presented at a National Science Foundation workshop organized in November...

Gas Conversion: Methane and Alkane Activation Chemistry: Oxidative Coupling of Methane-A Progress Report (M.M. Bhasin et al.). Methane and Light Alkane (C2C4) Conversion over Metal Fluoride-Metal Oxide Catalyst System in Presence of Oxygen (H.L...

In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of renewable energy, particularly solar energy, cannot be overstated. As concerns about climate change, air pollution, and dwindling fossil fuel reserves continue to grow, the adoption of renewable energy...

Overview of Marine Renewable EnergyMarine renewable energy refers to the harnessing of energy from the ocean, including waves, tides, and currents, to generate electricity. As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, marine renewable...

Renewable energy is a term that has gained significant attention in recent years due to the growing concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources. In this subchapter, we will delve into the concept of renewable energy and its...

The Earth's Internal Furnace: Geothermal Gradient, Earth's Layers, Heat Generation by Radioactive DecayThe Earth's Internal FurnaceThe Earth's internal furnace is the heat and energy that comes from the center of the Earth. This heat and energy makes...

Photovoltaic Systems Engineering for Students and Professionals: Solved Examples and Applications examines photovoltaic (PV) power plants in a holistic way. PV installations of all types and sizes - from the smallest plant element to the largest...

PASS THE LEED AP BD+C EXAM WITH FLYING COLORS!The LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Complete Study Guide aims to provide deep insight into the LEED requirements and the certification process and helps the reader to learn, rather than to memorize, all the essential...

List of Tables. List of Figures. Preface. 1. Introduction and Background: a New Beginning; J.P. Dorian. Part One: Commonwealth Mining Industry. 2. Energy and Fuel Resources in the Commonwealth of Independent States: Major Developments and Prospects;...

Vol. 1 Introduction to Design Support Activities and Summaries of Design Support Reports; C. den Ouden. 1. Learning from Building 2000; J.O. Lewis, L. Kealy. 2. Passive and Hybrid Cooling of Buildings. Results of a Study; M. Antinucci, B. Fleury, J...

This book reviews the fundamental and applied issues regarding the synthesis and properties of nanomaterials, together with their use in technological applications covering the generation, storage, and transformation of energy, including sustainability...

The global demand for clean, renewable energy has rapidly expanded in recent years and will likely continue to escalate in the decades to come. Wind and solar energy systems often require large quantities of land and airspace, so their growing presence...

Preface Introduction Wind Energy Resource Potential Wind Turbine Technology and Industry Economics of Wind Energy Finance, Competition, and Power Markets Environmental Considerations Wind Energy Policy Summary and Conclusions End Notes References Index

This book analyzes the extent to which the current political paradigm is capable of meeting the challenges of climate change. Placing the UK in comparative perspective, leading energy expert Catherine Mitchell argues for a new way of approaching policy...

This book provides analytical perspectives on drivers, constraints, opportunities and barriers, as well as measures that countries could take to address issues -- from institutional, financial, and human resources -- to realise the potential benefits...

Un traité sur la production et l'utilisation des gaz pauvres, une source d'énergie alternative prometteuse, par Lucien Marchis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...

Blockchain-based Peer-to-Peer Transactions in Energy Systems begins with an introduction to blockchain technology, which covers cryptographic hashing, Merkle trees, types of blockchain and common consensus mechanisms. It discusses selected real-world...

The 'materials nexus' represents the role or connection of materials in building the path for greener energy and sustainable environment. This two-volume set covers the state-of-the-art of materials technology for greener energy and sustainable...