Alternative and renewable energy sources Books
Rutgers University Press Electric Mountains: Climate, Power, and Justice
Book SynopsisClimate change has shifted from future menace to current event. As eco-conscious electricity consumers, we want to do our part in weening from fossil fuels, but what are we actually a part of? Committed environmentalists in one of North America’s most progressive regions desperately wanted energy policies that address the climate crisis. For many of them, wind turbines on Northern New England’s iconic ridgelines symbolize the energy transition that they have long hoped to see. For others, however, ridgeline wind takes on a very different meaning. When weighing its costs and benefits locally and globally, some wind opponents now see the graceful structures as symbols of corrupted energy politics. This book derives from several years of research to make sense of how wind turbines have so starkly split a community of environmentalists, as well as several communities. In doing so, it casts a critical light on the roadmap for energy transition that Northern New England’s ridgeline wind projects demarcate. It outlines how ridgeline wind conforms to antiquated social structures propping up corporate energy interests, to the detriment of the swift de-carbonizing and equitable transformation that climate predictions warrant. It suggests, therefore, that the energy transition of which most of us are a part, is probably not the transition we would have designed ourselves, if we had been asked. Trade Review"The Real Problem With Michael Moore’s New Film: Planet of the Humans," by Shaun Golding https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/05/05/real-problem-michael-moores-new-film-planet-humans— Common Dreams "Well-written, incredibly informative, and sharply argued, Electric Mountains will be an important contribution to critical environmental scholarship on energy transitions."— Jesse Goldstein, author of Planetary Improvement: Cleantech Entrepreneurship and the Contradictions of Green Capitali "Electric Mountains is a timely and well researched book. Grounding an array of sociological thought about the environment and environmental behavior in rich ethnographic narrative, the book is both insightful and artfully written. Electric Mountains is a must read by anyone seeking to understand the social complexities surrounding wind energy."— Brent Z. Kaup, College of William & Mary "The world’s quickening energy transition is heralded by iconic changes to our landscapes and exciting new modes of transit, heating, and cooling. And yet society’s shift away from climate-harming energy is far from the urgent transformation warranted by climate change predictions. Electric Mountains explores the dissonance between electricity transition and energy transformation through the story of a region’s renewable energy policies and the popular backlash against them. Contextualizing narratives commonly dismissed as NIMBYism, Electric Mountains engages with the themes of rurality, risk, justice, and Ecological Modernization in predominantly white and ecologically progressive Northern New England. It encourages students and practitioners of Environmental Sociology to discern nuance across different regional political economies of energy and to recognize the imprints of energy hegemons, as well as our own biases and privileges, in our energy realities and energy transition roadmaps."— ASA Environmental NewsletterTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Windy Ridgelines, Social Fault Lines 3. For the Love of Mountains: The Green Politics of Place 4. But What If…? Wind and the Discourse of Risk 5. Following Power Lines: A Regional Political Economy of Renewables Part I. The Money Part II. The People 6. Scripted in Chaos 7. Why We Follow the Slow Transition Road Map 8. Ecological Modernizations or Capitalists Treadmills? 9. Energy and “Justice” in the Mountains 10. Reimagining Energy Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£32.30
Rutgers University Press Electric Mountains: Climate, Power, and Justice
Book SynopsisClimate change has shifted from future menace to current event. As eco-conscious electricity consumers, we want to do our part in weening from fossil fuels, but what are we actually a part of? Committed environmentalists in one of North America’s most progressive regions desperately wanted energy policies that address the climate crisis. For many of them, wind turbines on Northern New England’s iconic ridgelines symbolize the energy transition that they have long hoped to see. For others, however, ridgeline wind takes on a very different meaning. When weighing its costs and benefits locally and globally, some wind opponents now see the graceful structures as symbols of corrupted energy politics. This book derives from several years of research to make sense of how wind turbines have so starkly split a community of environmentalists, as well as several communities. In doing so, it casts a critical light on the roadmap for energy transition that Northern New England’s ridgeline wind projects demarcate. It outlines how ridgeline wind conforms to antiquated social structures propping up corporate energy interests, to the detriment of the swift de-carbonizing and equitable transformation that climate predictions warrant. It suggests, therefore, that the energy transition of which most of us are a part, is probably not the transition we would have designed ourselves, if we had been asked. Trade Review"Well-written, incredibly informative, and sharply argued, Electric Mountains will be an important contribution to critical environmental scholarship on energy transitions." -- Jesse Goldstein * author of Planetary Improvement: Cleantech Entrepreneurship and the Contradictions of Green Capitali *"Electric Mountains is a timely and well researched book. Grounding an array of sociological thought about the environment and environmental behavior in rich ethnographic narrative, the book is both insightful and artfully written. Electric Mountains is a must read by anyone seeking to understand the social complexities surrounding wind energy." -- Brent Z. Kaup * College of William & Mary *"The Real Problem With Michael Moore’s New Film: Planet of the Humans," by Shaun Golding https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/05/05/real-problem-michael-moores-new-film-planet-humans * Common Dreams *"The world’s quickening energy transition is heralded by iconic changes to our landscapes and exciting new modes of transit, heating, and cooling. And yet society’s shift away from climate-harming energy is far from the urgent transformation warranted by climate change predictions. Electric Mountains explores the dissonance between electricity transition and energy transformation through the story of a region’s renewable energy policies and the popular backlash against them. Contextualizing narratives commonly dismissed as NIMBYism, Electric Mountains engages with the themes of rurality, risk, justice, and Ecological Modernization in predominantly white and ecologically progressive Northern New England. It encourages students and practitioners of Environmental Sociology to discern nuance across different regional political economies of energy and to recognize the imprints of energy hegemons, as well as our own biases and privileges, in our energy realities and energy transition roadmaps." * ASA Environmental Newsletter *Table of Contents List of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Windy Ridgelines, Social Fault Lines 3. For the Love of Mountains: The Green Politics of Place 4. But What If…? Wind and the Discourse of Risk 5. Following Power Lines: A Regional Political Economy of Renewables Part I. The Money Part II. The People 6. Scripted in Chaos 7. Why We Follow the Slow Transition Road Map 8. Ecological Modernizations or Capitalists Treadmills? 9. Energy and “Justice” in the Mountains 10. Reimagining Energy Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£107.20
John Libbey Eurotext Hydrogen: Facing the Energy Challenges of the
Book SynopsisThe cars which emit no greenhouse gases or creates no pollution... Cell phones and laptops working for a long time with a single cartridge without the necessity of recharging... The sun, the wind or the water from the river used for heating and lighting even in the night or when there is no wind and the river is dry... The energy from the sun, the wind, the rivers and the nuclear reactors is used to run the car engines... Is it possible? In other words, can we use energy in a way that it can be stored, be renewable and respects the environment and does no harm to health? But the energy: what is it? what purpose does it serve? From where does it come? How is it manipulated? What are the benefits? What are the inconveniences? The Canadian Hydrogen Association is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes the production, transportation, storage and application of hydrogen in its myriad applications and encourages the development of industrial hydrogen and hydrogen energy systems and markets for new energy service technologies to improve the environment. The CHA is the voice of the hydrogen community in Canada and is a trusted advisor to both government and industry. The Association Française de l''Hydrogène, founded in 1998, includes institutions, laboratories, companies and specialists working to promote the development and use of this fuel without carbon and without greenhouse gas emission.
£18.00
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Plasma Catalysis: Fundamentals and Applications
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of plasma catalysis, regarded as a promising alternative to thermal processes for energy and environmental applications. It bridges the gap between the plasma and catalysis research communities, covering both the fundamentals of plasma catalysis and its application in environmental and energy research. The first section of the book offers a broad introduction to plasma catalysis, covering plasma-catalyst systems, interactions, and modeling. The core of the book then focuses on different applications, describing a wide range of plasma-catalytic processes in catalyst synthesis, environmental clean-up, greenhouse gas conversion and synthesis of materials for energy applications. Chapters cover topics ranging from removal of NOx and VOCs to conversion of methane, carbon dioxide and the reforming of ethanol and methanol.Written by a group of world-leading researchers active in the field, the book forms a valuable resource for scientists, engineers and students with different research backgrounds including plasma physics, plasma chemistry, catalysis, energy, environmental engineering, electrical engineering and material engineering.Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Achieving the Paris Climate Agreement Goals:
Book SynopsisThis open access book presents detailed pathways to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050, globally and across ten geographical regions. Based on state-of-the-art scenario modelling, it provides the vital missing link between renewable energy targets and the measures needed to achieve them. Bringing together the latest research in climate science, renewable energy technology, employment and resource impacts, the book breaks new ground by covering all the elements essential to achieving the ambitious climate mitigation targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement. For example, sectoral implementation pathways, with special emphasis on differences between developed and developing countries and regional conditions, provide tools to implement the scenarios globally and domestically. Non-energy greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios define a sustainable pathway for land-use change and the agricultural sector. Furthermore, results of the impact of the scenarios on employment and mineral and resource requirements provide vital insight on economic and resource management implications. The book clearly demonstrates that the goals of the Paris Agreement are achievable and feasible with current technology and are beneficial in economic and employment terms. It is essential reading for anyone with responsibility for implementing renewable energy or climate targets internationally or domestically, including climate policy negotiators, policy-makers at all levels of government, businesses with renewable energy commitments, researchers and the renewable energy industry.Part 2 of this title can be found at this Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-99177-7Trade Review“Based on state-of-the-art scenario modelling, the book provides the vital missing link between renewable energy targets and the measures needed to achieve them. Its robustly modelled scenarios indicate how to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050, globally and across ten geographical regions. … The book is an essential read for anyone who is responsible for implementing renewable energy or climate targets internationally or domestically, including climate policy negotiators, policy-makers at all levels of government, businesses … .” (eurekalert.org, February, 5, 2019)Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Raw Materials for Future Energy Supply
Book SynopsisThis is the first book that analyses the future raw materials supply from the demand side of a society that chiefly relies on renewable energies, which is of great significance for us all. It addresses primary and secondary resources and substitution, not only from technical but also socioeconomic and ethical points of view.The “Energiewende” (Energy Transition) will change our consumption of natural resources significantly. When in future our energy requirements will be covered mostly by wind, solar power and biomass, we will need less coal, oil and natural gas. However, the consumption of minerals, especially metallic resources, will increase to build wind generators, solar panels or energy storage facilities. Besides e.g. copper, nickel or cobalt, rare earth elements and other high-tech elements will be increasingly used. With regard to primary metals, Germany is 100 % import dependent; only secondary material is produced within Germany. Though sufficient geological primary resources exist worldwide, their availability on the market is crucial. The future supply of the market is dependent on the development of prices, the transparency of the market and the question of social and ethical standards in the raw materials industry, as well as the social license to operate, which especially applies to mining. The book offers a valuable resource for everyone interested in the future raw material supply of our way of life, which will involve more and more renewable energies.Table of ContentsGrundlagen.- Rohstoffversorgung und Einflüsse der Weltwirtschaft.- Aktuelle Rohstoffsituation – ein Überblick.- Entwicklung des Rohstoffbedarfs des Energiesystems.-
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Designing Sustainable Energy for All: Sustainable Product-Service System Design Applied to Distributed Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisThis open access book addresses the issue of diffusing sustainable energy access inlow- and middle-income contexts.Access to energy is one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing contexts, as around 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity.Distributed Renewable Energy systems (DRE) are considered a promising approachto address this challenge and provide energy access to all. However, even if promising,the implementation of DRE systems is not always straightforward.The book analyses, discusses and classifies the promising Sustainable Product-ServiceSystem (S.PSS) business models to deliver Distributed Renewable Energy systems in aneffective, efficient and sustainable way. Its message is supported with cases studies andexamples, discussing the economic, environmental and socioethical benefits as wellas its limitations and barriers to its implementation. An innovative design approach isproposed and a set of design tools are supplied, enabling readers to create and developSustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) solutions to deliver Distributed RenewableEnergy systems.Practical applications of the book’s design approach and tools by companies andpractitioners are discussed and the book will be of interest to readers in design, industry,governmental institutions, NGOs as well as researchers.Table of ContentsPART I – Sustainable Energy for All (SE4A).- 1. Energy and Sustainable Development.- 2. Distributed Renewable Energies.- 3. Sustainable Product-Service System.- 4. Sustainable Product-Service System applied to Distributed Renewable Energies.- PART II – Design for Sustainable Energy for All.- 5. Design for Sustainability.- 6. Human-Centred Design and Universal Design.- 7. System Design for Sustainable Energy for All (SD4SEA).- PART III – Method for System Design for Sustainable Energy.- 8. Method for SD4SEA.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Economics of Bioresources: Concepts, Tools,
Book SynopsisThis fundamental book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary view on the biobased economy. It explains opportunities for the value-adding production and use of bioresources, while also discussing the main drivers and obstacles involved. The book is divided into three major parts, the first of which introduces readers to the basics of bioresource economics and engineering. In terms of economics, it discusses decision-making from the policy, producer, investor, and citizen perspectives; in terms of engineering, it addresses key technologies and the processing of bioresources, as well as the development of biorefineries for high-value products on large and small scales. In turn, the book’s second part presents cases focused on different types of energy use, and written by practitioners. The cases illustrate the businesses and technologies involved, as well as the roles of citizens, social organisations and policies. The book’s third and last part highlights opportunities in sustainable agriculture, valuable industrial products and innovative services, while also outlining key conditions for success. Written by a team of scholars and practitioners from various engineering, natural-science and social-science disciplines, the book is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate students, and for practitioners in business and policy who wish to explore the sustainable production and use of bioresources. All theoretical issues are explained with the aid of real-world examples, making the content highly accessible.Table of Contents1.Introduction: Yoram Krozer, Maarten Arentsen, Michael Narodoslawsky (10 pages).- Part I: Basics (20-25 pages each chapter).- 2.Bioresources basics: Michael Narodoslawsky.- 3.Bioresources for electricity: Andrej Gubina.- 4.Economic basics: Yoram Krozer.- 5.Regional capabilities: Frans Coenen.- 6.Market behavior: Boglarka Vajda and Yoram Krozer.- 7.Business development: Yoram Krozer and Petra Doelman.- 8.Policy development: Maarten Arentsen .- Part II Cases (5-10 pages each chapter).- 9.Willows for localized fuels: Sandor Bartha.- 10.Modern bio-refineries: Louis Duarte.- 11.Supplies for bioenergy markets: Devrim Yazan.- 12.Food chain waste processing: Ina Körner.- 13.Reuse of edible oils: Avinash Narayanswamy.- 14.Manure for energy: Willem van Laarhoven.
£44.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Carbon Management for a Sustainable Environment
Book SynopsisThis textbook presents students with a systematic approach for the quantification and management of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and provides best practices for optimal carbon management and quantification. The book begins with an overview of climate change basics and goes on to discuss carbon footprint measurements, carbon management concepts, and concludes by presenting carbon reduction solutions with applications for green buildings, smart transportation, waste management, and carbon trading and offsetting. The author provides practical examples and carbon management models that support innovative reduction solutions and presents a roadmap for the implementation and development of carbon management strategies, making it a useful resource for both upper undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners seeking a comprehensive framework to conduct carbon management. Table of ContentsClimate Change Basics.- Carbon footprint measurement.- Carbon trading and offsetting.- Carbon management concepts.- Total carbon management.- Carbon management maturity model.- Innovation solutions.
£42.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sustainable Energy and Green Finance for a Low-carbon Economy: Perspectives from the Greater Bay Area of China
Book SynopsisThe book provides readers with essential insights into key issues in connection with planning, developing and financing sustainable energy projects in China that are relevant for practitioners, investors and developers involved in the emerging sustainable energy sector. It offers readers a deeper understanding of these contemporary issues by drawing on the lessons learned in real-world sustainable energy and green finance development activities in China, which are driven by central planning and policy implementation and complemented by investments and finances from public-private partnerships. Table of ContentsDevelopment of the sustainable energy in the Greater Bay Area of China: Policy and planning perspectives.- Renewable and sustainable energy through the power generating sector.- Carbon trade in Guangdong: Opportunities and Challenges.- A comprehensive framework for green financing in the Greater Bay Area.- Domestic Green financing strategies through the Stock Exchange of Shenzhen.- International Green financing strategies: Hong Kong.- Green credit for renewal of energy facilities: Cases with ADB.- Sustainable energy through smart buildings.- Utility perspectives about financing renewable and sustainable energy projects.- Electric vehicles for the Greater Bay Area.
£71.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for
Book SynopsisThis exhaustive Handbook covers the synthesis and applications of nanomaterials that can be used in energy and environmental science applications. Given the pressing need for more efficient energy sources at lower costs, this book will help to provide a more cohesive understanding of nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Each chapter in this handbook is written by an expert in his or her field, and topics ranging from energy efficiency to material performance are presented. Catalysis, ceramic science, metallurgy, coatings, and green, sustainable materials are included. This Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the field of applied nanomaterials. It will drive interest and research in the use of nanocomposites and nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications.Table of ContentsAdvanced Oxidation Processes leading to nanomaterials.- Environmental Photocatalysis.- Photocatalytic Decontamination.- Water Splitting.- Hydrogen Generation.- Hydrogen Production.- P Photocatalysts.- Water Treatment using nanomaterials.- Photolysis and Photoelectrochemistry.- Heterogeneous Catalysis.- Photochemical Processes.- Nanomaterials Synthesis.- Wastewater Treatment and Purification Technologies.- Thin Films and Nanotechnology.- Porous Materials.- Artificial photosynthesis.- Hydrogen storage.- Materials with noise-reduction properties.- Construction materials reinforced with natural products.- Nano-Catalysis.- Degradation of pollutants.- Mesoporous Materials.- Oil Pollutants Degradation.- Titanium Dioxide Films.- Photochemical Oxidants.- Biomass.- Glass ceramics from wastes.- Recycled plastics.- Silica fertilizer.- Wood ceramics.- Non-Metallic Building Materials.- Marine block.- Soil ceramics.- Stabilization of heavy metals from industrial wastes into ceramic matrices.- Biobased & biodegradable plastics.- Wear resistant metals and composites.- Pre-paint steel and alloys.- Hydrogen absorbing alloys and materials.- Gas separation membranes.- Ion-exchange resin for wastes treatment.- Microbial enzymes.- Absorbents for oil and grease removal.- Catalysts for fuel cells.- Coating materials for construction.- Functionally graded materials.- Lead-free solders.- Halogen flame retardant-free plastics.- Chromium-free steel.- Heavy metal free polyesters.- Vibration dumping steels.- Antibacterial coating materials.- Bone-cream for orthopedic and brain surgery.- Ultra-light steels.- Light-weight alloys.- Heat resistant alloys.- Heat mirror films.- Chromophobic fibers.- Endothermic steels.- High magnetic induction steels.- Silicon for solar cells.- Thermoelectric conversion materials.- Special glasses.- Sealing sheets for solar cells.- Materials for CO2, SOx, NOx emission reduction.- Materials for fixation and removal of radioactive wastes.- Sensors for nanoparticle detection.- Sensors for hazardous gases detection.- “Greener” aspects of materials synthesis.- “Greener” fabrication of nanomaterials.- Energy Harvesting.- Solar Fuel Production from CO2 and Water.- Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Electrochemical Capacitor Applications.- Catalysts in Biofuel Production.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Probabilistic Reliability Analysis of Power Systems: A Student’s Introduction
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides an introduction to probabilistic reliability analysis of power systems. It discusses a range of probabilistic methods used in reliability modelling of power system components, small systems and large systems. It also presents the benefits of probabilistic methods for modelling renewable energy sources. The textbook describes real-life studies, discussing practical examples and providing interesting problems, teaching students the methods in a thorough and hands-on way.The textbook has chapters dedicated to reliability models for components (reliability functions, component life cycle, two-state Markov model, stress-strength model), small systems (reliability networks, Markov models, fault/event tree analysis) and large systems (generation adequacy, state enumeration, Monte-Carlo simulation). Moreover, it contains chapters about probabilistic optimal power flow, the reliability of underground cables and cyber-physical power systems.After reading this book, engineering students will be able to apply various methods to model the reliability of power system components, smaller and larger systems. The textbook will be accessible to power engineering students, as well as students from mathematics, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, policy & management, and will allow them to apply reliability analysis methods to their own areas of expertise.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Power System Failures.- Reliability Models of Components.- Reliability Models of Small Systems.- Reliability Models of Large Systems.- Probabilistic Optimal Power Flow.- Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fungi in Fuel Biotechnology
Book SynopsisDue to the huge quantity and diverse nature of their metabolic pathways, fungi have great potential to be used for the production of different biofuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel. This book presents recent advances, as well as challenges and promises, of fungal applications in biofuel production, subsequently discussing plant pathogenic fungi for bioethanol and biodiesel production, including their mechanisms of action. Additionally, this book reviews biofuel production using plant endophytic fungi, wood-rotting fungi, fungal biocontrol agents, and gut fungi, and it investigates highly efficient fungi for biofuel production and process design in fungal-based biofuel production systems. Finally, life cycle assessment of fungal-based biofuel production systems are discussed in this volume.Table of ContentsPreface1. Biofuels: challenges and the promises of fungi in biofuel productionMeisam Tabatabaei and Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani 2. Plant pathogenic fungi for bioethanol production: mechanisms of actionsPaul Christakopoulos, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden3. Plant pathogenic fungi for biodiesel productionAkihiko Kondo, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan4. Plant pathogenic fungi for VOCs productionJoan W. Bennett, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey, USA5. Plant probiotic fungi as a new source for Bioethanol ProductionRibo Huang, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China6. Endophytic fungi for biofuel productionRanjan Kumar Bhagobaty, Oil India Limited, Noida, India7. Brown and white rot fungi for biofuel productionJonathan S. Schilling, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA8. Gut fungi for biofuel productionMichelle A. O’Malley, University of California Santa Barbara, California, USA9. Consolidated bioprocessing: highly efficient fungi for biofuel production Gholamreza Salehi JouzaniMohammad J. Taherzadeh, University of Borås, Borås, SwedenMeisam Tabatabaei10. Process design in fungal-based biofuel production systemsKeikhosro Karimi, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran11. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of fungal-based biofuel production systemsMohammad Ali Rajaeifar, University of Tabriz, Tabrīz, IranReinout Heijungs, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands12. Thermodynamics aspects of fungal-based biofuel production systemsMortaza Aghbashlo Arun S. Mujumdar, McGill University, Quebec, Canada13. Modeling and optimization to enhance fungal-based biofuel productionSulyman Hosseinpour, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranMortaza AghbashloS Venkata Mohan, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, IndiaIndex
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Energy in Perspective
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides broad coverage of energy supply and use. It discusses how energy is produced, transformed, delivered to end users, and consumed. The author discusses all of this at an undergraduate level, accessible to students of varying backgrounds. High-level and human-scale perspectives are included. As a high-level example, the book discusses the shares of global primary energy that are provided by oil, gas, coal, hydroelectricity, and renewables, as well as trends in energy consumption and supply over time. Human-scale examples will resonate with readers’ every day experiences. The link between economic development and energy consumption is presented, which facilitates understanding of how global energy consumption growth is inevitable as economic development occurs. Coverage includes separate chapters on the oil, natural gas, coal, and electricity sectors. Each of these provides high-level descriptions of the technology involved in the production of that type of energy as well as the processing and transportation that occurs to bring the energy to end users. The book discusses the technological implications of energy transitions such as increased use of renewables or changes in the use of nuclear energy using Germany and Japan as examples. It closes with a discussion of future energy use.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamentals of Energy.- Energy Use.- Oil.- Natural Gas.- Coal.- Electricity.- Petrochemicals.- Energy Industries.- Technological Change.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Urban Microclimate Modelling for Comfort and
Book SynopsisThis book discusses urban microclimate and heat-related risks in urban areas, brought on by the combination of global climate change effects and local modification of climate determined by extensive urbanization such as the ‘Urban heat island’ phenomenon. This matter is relevant to almost all urbanized areas in the world, where the increase of urban population and air temperature is expected to endanger both the overall health of the population and the energy supply for the functioning of urban systems. The book details the inter-relationship between urban morphology, microclimate and building energy performance and presents a multidisciplinary approach that brings together Urban Climatology, Engineering and Architectural knowledge to support the development of reliable models and tools for research and practice. This book is a useful tool for architects and building energy modelers, urban planners and geographers who need a practical guide to realize basic urban microclimate simulation for use in both academic research and planning practice.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Anthropocene or Urbanocene? .- Part 1. Urban climate and sustainability: energy performance and thermal comfort in cities .- Chapter 2. The city as a complex thermodynamic system.- Chapter 3. The energetic basis of the urban heat island.- Chapter 4. Outdoor thermal comfort.- Chapter 5. Energy implications of urban microclimate in high latitudes.- Chapter 6. Climate and Energy performance of Mediterranean compact cities.- Chapter 7. Enhancing energy performance and comfort of built environment in tropical climates.- Chapter 8. Urban thermal comfort in arid climates.- Chapter 9. Integrating urban climate knowledge: The need for a new knowledge infrastructure to support climate responsive urbanism.- Part 2. Urban climate modelling and simulation: physics and tools.- Chapter 10. Air circulation in urban areas.- Chapter 11. The coupling of the weather research and forecasting model with the urban canopy models for climate simulations.- Chapter 12. The Urban Weather Generator model: Physics-based microclimate simulation for performance-oriented urban planning.- Chapter 13. The Solene-microclimate model: potentiality for comfort and energy studies.- Chapter 14. Comparing ENVI-met and Grasshopper modelling strategies to assess local climates and urban heat island effect.- Chapter 15. Urban microclimate and building energy simulation coupling techniques.- Chapter 16. RayMan and SkyHelios model.- Chapter 17. A methodology for assessing the impact of climate change on building energy consumption.- Part 3. Applying urban climate modelling in policy, planning and design: case studies.- Chapter 18. Spatial metrics to investigate the impact of urban form on microclimate and building energy performance: an essential overview.- Chapter 19. Green infrastructures to mitigate extreme temperatures in cities.- Chapter 20. Urban morphology as a mitigation strategy of urban warming in oasis cities of arid regions.- Chapter 21. Human biometeorogical models – existing and future reflections for Lisbon.- Chapter 22. Impact of local urban climate on building energy performance: case studies in Mendoza, Argentina.- Chapter 23. Green infrastructure to reduce the energy demand of cities.- Chapter 24. Cool materials for passive cooling in buildings.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Techno-Societal 2020: Proceedings of the 3rd
Book SynopsisThis book, divided in two volumes, originates from Techno-Societal 2020: the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications, Maharashtra, India, that brings together faculty members of various engineering colleges to solve Indian regional relevant problems under the guidance of eminent researchers from various reputed organizations. The focus of this volume is on technologies that help develop and improve society, in particular on issues such as sensor and ICT based technologies for the betterment of people, Technologies for agriculture and healthcare, micro and nano technological applications.This conference aims to help innovators to share their best practices or products developed to solve specific local problems which in turn may help the other researchers to take inspiration to solve problems in their region. On the other hand, technologies proposed by expert researchers may find applications in different regions. This offers a multidisciplinary platform for researchers from a broad range of disciplines of Science, Engineering and Technology for reporting innovations at different levels.Table of ContentsProvisional ToC Volume 1: Part 1. Sensor, Image and Data Driven Societal Technologies Part 2. Holistic Approach for Sustainable Technologies Part 3. Advanced Technologies for Water, Energy, Transportation, Housing and Sanitation Part 4. Chemical and Physical Processes
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Renewable Energy Crash Course: A Concise
Book SynopsisThis book is a concise reader-friendly introductory guide to understanding renewable energy technologies. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the authors explain in simple language an otherwise complex subject in terms that enable readers to gain a rapid fundamental understanding of renewable energy, including basic principles, the different types, energy storage, grid integration, and economies. This powerful tutorial is a great resource for students, engineers, technicians, analysts, investors, and other busy professionals who need to quickly acquire a solid understanding of the science of renewable energy technology.Table of ContentsChapter 1 . Renewable Energy Basics.- Chapter 2. Hydroelectric Power.- Chapter 3. Wind Power.- Chapter 4. Ocean Power.- Chapter 5. Bioenergy.- Chapter 6. Geothermal Energy.- Chapter 7. Solar Thermal Energy.- Chapter 8. Solar Photovoltaics.- Chapter 9. Energy Storage.- Chapter 10. Grid Integration of Renewable Energy.- Chapter 11. Economic Aspects of Renewable Energy.- Chapter 12. Challenges of Renewable Sources of Energy.- Chapter 13. Comparative Study of Renewable Sources of Energy.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in
Book SynopsisThis book addresses challenges and opportunities in the Energy-Water-Environment (EWE) nexus, with a particular focus on research and technology development requirements in harsh desert climates. Its chapters include selected contributions presented during the 1st international conference on sustainable Energy-Water-Environment nexus in desert climates (ICSEWEN-19) held at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) in Doha, Qatar in December 2019. This volume is comprised of three main chapters, each describing important case studies and progress on water, energy and environmental questions. A fourth chapter on policies and community outreach on these three areas is also included. This compilation aims to bridge the gap between research and industry to address the socioeconomic impacts of the nexus imbalance as perceived by scientists, industrial partners, and policymakers. The content of this book is of particular importance to graduate students, researchers and decision makers interested in understanding water, energy and environmental challenges in arid areas. Re searchers in environmental and civil engineering, chemistry, hydrology and environmental science can also find unique in-situ observations of the current nexus imbalance in deserts climate to validate their investigations. It is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals working in water, energy, environment and food sectors to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of the EWE nexus in arid areas. The analyses, observations and lessons-learned summarized herein are applicable to other arid areas outside North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as well, such as central Australia, the southwest of the United States and deserts in central Asia.Table of ContentsModelling the effect of the pumping variations’ on the groundwater quality in the semi-arid Aquifers.- Assessment of Groundwater Aquifer Impact from Artificial Lagoons and the Re-use of Wastewater in Qatar.- Temporal groundwater level prediction using multivariate geostatistics: a case study from Sfax superficial aquifer (Tunisia).- Integration of electromagnetic method and resistivity depth sounding in the evaluation of groundwater potentials of Araromi phases 1 and 2, Akungba-Akoko, southwestern Nigeria.- Contribution to the Study of Fluoride Ion Concentrations in Groundwater and its Impact on the Desert Areas of South-eastern Algeria.- Groundwater stability assessment with geospatial modeling using GIS: a case study of ILLIZI town, Algeria.- Efficiency assessment of AHP and fuzzy AHP in suitability mapping for artificial recharging (Case study: south of Kashan basin, Isfahan, Iran).- Statistical methods for the evaluation of water quality.- Research on innovative materials and technologies for water treatment and water desalination: A conceptual analysis from 1969 to 2019.- The Microbial and Physicochemical Analysis and Treatment of Groundwater of South Punjab, Pakistan.- Removal of cyanotoxins in drinking water using advanced oxidation processes.- Microplastic detection and analysis in water samples.- Column Adsorption Studies of phenolic compounds on nanoparticles synthesized from Moroccan phosphate rock.- Summary of Field Trial Results of the Treatment of Contaminated Water using Non-fouling Super Hydrophilic Functionalized Ceramic Membranes.- Preliminary study for phosphate recovery from starch factory wastewater using porous aluminum.- Removal of organic compounds from olive mill wastewater by flotation-anaerobic-aerobic processes and lime treatment.- Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Appropriate Agricultural use in Jordan.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Smart Technologies for Energy and Environmental
Book SynopsisAs the application of smart technologies for monitoring environmental activities becomes more widespread, there is a growing demand for solutions that can help analyze the risk factors and impacts on the environment by focusing on energy consumption, storage, and management. This book is designed to serve as a knowledge-sharing platform, focusing on the emerging models, architectures, and algorithms being developed for smart computational technologies that can lead to efficient energy conservation and environmental sustainability.Table of ContentsOrganic Semiconductors: Technology and Environment.- Defining, and Visualizing Smart Technologies for Energy and Environment.- Smartification of Energy Systems: Artificial Intelligence Approach.- Sensing, Communication With Efficient and Sustainable Energy: An IoT Framework for Smart Cities.- Existing Green Computing Techniques.- Renewable Energy: The Way Ahead.- Smart Home for Efficient Energy Management.- Solar Energy Radiation Forecasting Method: A Review.- Electric Vehicles for Environmental Sustainability.- Smart Grid: A Survey.- Green Buildings: the Future Ahead.- Reliable and Cost-Effective Smart Water Governing System for Industries and Households.- Adaptation of Smart Technologies and E-Waste: Risks and Environmental Impact.- Smart Technologies for Energy Conservation and Environment.- IoT in Agriculture.- The Environmental Implications of Economic Growth and Increasing Energy Consumption.- Assessment of IoT Based Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development.- Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on the Environment and Tool Life.- Evaluation of Energy Management System by Implication of Cleaner Technology in Cement Industry at Tamil Nadu.- Role of Governance.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Renewable Energy Communities and the Low Carbon Energy Transition in Europe
Book SynopsisThis volume addresses renewable energy communities, and in particular renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops), in the context of the revised EU Renewables Directive. It provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the renewable energy community movement in over six different countries of continental Europe. It addresses their visions, strategy, organisation, agency, and more particularly the challenges they encounter. This is of particular importance to gain more understanding into how renewable energy communities fare in domestic energy markets where they are confronted with regime institutions, structures and incumbents’ agency that tend to favour maintaining of the status quo while blocking attempts to empower and institutionalise renewable energy communities as market entrants having a disruptive, radical green and localist agenda. This volume will be an invaluable reference for academics and practitioners with an interest in social innovation in sustainable transitions, the role of community energy in energy markets, their agency, as well as an outlook to the impact that the EU Renewables Directive may have to change national legislation and policy frameworks to create a level playing field that is essentially more fair and beneficial to renewable energy communities. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.Chapter 2: “What are Energy Communities Under the EU’s Clean Energy Package?”.Chapter 3: Community energy on the east side of the Baltic Sea Region: from standstill to first steps.Chapter 4: Clean energy transition in Southeast Europe: The paradigm of Greece from a fossil fuel mediator to a community energy hub.Chapter 5: The community energy sector in Italy; historical perspective and recent evolution.Chapter 6: Community Energy in Germany: From Technology Pioneers to Professionalisation under Uncertainty.Chapter 7: Support structures for renewable energy communities.Chapter 8: Energy Communities promoting Home Energy Savings: Interventions, Theory and Results.Chapter 9: Creating an enabling policy framework for inclusive energy communities: a gender perspective.Chapter 10: Housing communities as low-carbon energy pioneers Experiences from the Netherlands. Chapter 11: Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Ways Out of the Climate Catastrophe: Ingredients
Book SynopsisFloods, species extinction, migration, droughts, super tornadoes - climate change is no longer a threat looming on the horizon but has long since become part of our everyday lives. Limiting the emerging and worsening climate changes is one of the most important challenges of our time.All human induced climate impacts can be traced back to a single factor: Energy. This book provides a comprehensive and readable introduction to the interplay between energy and climate, which also includes the fields of technology, economics, and politics. At the same time, the issue is highly complex and can only be understood in all its details by expert scientists, meaning that the facts are often poorly presented in the political discussion about climate. To put it simply: If we want to stop and even reverse the current climate trends, we need to find answers to the following three questions: · How exactly does our existing way of consuming energy affect the climate? · What options are there for generating energy without negative climate effects, and what do these mean for our lives? · What technological advances will directly help us to achieve this in future? In a non-alarmist yet entertaining manner, the book highlights the key determinants of global energy supply. Readers will come to appreciate the crucial facts about "energy and climate", will be up to date with the latest scientific and technological knowledge, and will understand the global political and economic framework that we need to consider when designing an appropriate future energy and climate policy. At the same time, the author conveys a clear and optimistic message: We already have the technical capabilities (which will be further enhanced in the future) to reverse the devastating climate trends without significantly limiting prosperity. The obstacles lie primarily in economic and political "constraints" and particular conflicts of interest. “A very important book that explains one of the most essential questions of our time - how we can master climate change by an energy transition - with scientific precision and clear words.” Georg Kell, founder and former Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact Table of ContentsForeword.- Part 1 – Energy.- From Aristotle to Nuclear Fusion - The Long Road to Realising What Energy Is. The Foundation of Civilisation.- The Comeback of Sustainable Energy - Why Fossil Energy Sources are Only a Footnote in Human History.- Electricity War and Smart Grids - The Key Role of Electricity Storage and Transport.- Part 2 – Climate.- A Brief History of the Climate - What Makes Current Global Warming so Special.- The Beat of the Butterfly's Wings - How Climate Research and Climate Models Work.- From Knowledge to Action - The Risk Ethics of Climate Policy.- Climate Deniers, Climate Hysterics and Nimbys - In the Self-Service Shop of Arguments.- Part 3 – Power.- The Path of Renewable Electricity - From Niche Products to the High-tech Innovations of the Future.- The Wild Cards in the Game - How Game Changers Could Change Everything.- Yes, we can! - The Marketability of Renewable Energies.- Re-parking in the Mind - The Second Half of the Road to an Ecological Society.- Part 4 – Society.- The Economy of the Future - From the Struggle for Resources to the Economy of Sharing.- The Unfortunate Primacy of Economics - Why Politics Must Set Limits to the Markets.- In the Interest of All Humankind - The Long Road from National Energy Concepts to Global Politics.- A Construction Site for Us All - The Victory of Climate Ethics.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sustainable Technologies and Drivers for Managing Plastic Solid Waste in Developing Economies
Book SynopsisThis book discusses sustainable waste management technologies for managing end-of-life (EoL) post-consumer and packaging plastic solid waste (PSW) from domestic and commercial waste streams. It does so particularly in the context of providing a way forward for developing economies.Treating recycling and composting of, and energy recovery from, plastics, the book is directed at individuals who are responsible for or have a significant role in solid waste management. Academics and students in solid waste management pursuing research or study in solid waste management with particular interest in plastics will find this book useful. Sustainable options for managing PSW are presented with reference to the scientific, engineering, and management standpoints to enable decision makers and relevant stakeholders in industry arrive at the best decision for achieving sustainable resource management. The book further integrates waste management and technologies so that PSW recycling can be viewed from environmental, economic, and social perspectives. Greener technologies for PSW management are addressed so as to provide drivers that will influence key stakeholders and policy-makers achieve sustainability in this field.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Post-Consumer Plastic Solid Wastes.- Technologies for Managing Plastic Solid Wastes.- Sustainability in Post-Consumer PSW Management Technologies.- Drivers to Sustainable Post-Consumer PSW Management in Developing Economics.- Policy-Makers' Responsibilities.- Contributions.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Building Renovation: How to Retrofit and Reuse Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Respond to New Needs
Book SynopsisThis book reviews the building renovation process by systematizing the phases of analysis and prior knowledge through a project that not only considers energy savings but also thoroughly examines complex issues, such as defining the correct new functions and answers to new needs. The urgency of climate change and the many problems associated with the excessive use of energy are forcing a reorganization of the renovation process with an interest in reusing existing buildings with a more sustainable approach. The adaptive transformation of old buildings has become a dominant theme in many urban renewal projects. It must necessarily include strategies for energy efficiency, reduced pollutant emissions, improved environmental performance, economic sustainability and cultural identity. The examples selected are intended to provide evidence of good practices in the review and transformation of old buildings.Table of ContentsBuilding Renovation Opportunity.- Building Renovation Process.- Building Adaptive Reuse.- Industrial Heritage: sustainable adaptive reuse.- Building Technical Upgrade.- Energy Retrofit of Suburban Districts: an opportunity for social regeneration.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Biogas Combustion Engines for Green Energy
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the combustion and exhaust emissions of gas engines fueled with green biogas. Biogas is a mixture of gases, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, food waste, etc. Biogas is considered to be a renewable source of energy. Therefore, it can contribute to the prevention of global warming.The biogas engine is used to co-generate electricity by operating engine and heat from hot exhaust gases. The energy source used very efficiently. Unlike other green energy sources such as wind and solar, biogas is readily available when needed.This book first describes the basics of biogas and its application to internal combustion engines. Next, it describes the engine system and the combustion phenomena in the engine cylinder. Engine technology continues to advance in spark ignition and dual-fuel engines to achieve higher thermal efficiency and lower harmful emissions. Several advanced combustion technologies are introduced to achieve higher thermal efficiency while avoiding knocking.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamentals of combustion behavior of gas engine.- Combustion and exhaust emissions of biogas spark-ignition engines.- Combustion and exhaust emissions of biogas dual-fuel engine.- Technologies for higher thermal efficiency.- Summary.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Economics of Power Systems: Fundamentals for
Book SynopsisIn order to manage the transition towards a sustainable future electricity system, an in-depth understanding of the key technological, economic, environmental and societal drivers for electricity markets is required. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this textbook provides an overview of these drivers and introduces readers to major economic models and empirical evidence for the study of electricity markets and systems. Readers will learn about electricity generation, demand, transport, and storage, as well as the fundamentals of grid and electricity markets in Europe. By introducing them to state-of-the-art models from operations research and economics, the book provides a solid basis for analytical insights and numerical modeling. Furthermore, the book discusses the policy instruments and design choices for electricity market regulation and sustainable power system development, as well as the current challenges for smart energy systems.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamentals of Energy and Power Systems.- Energy Demand.- Electricity Generation and Operational Planning.- Electricity Transport and Storage.- Regulation: Grids and Environment.- Simple Electricity Market Equilibrium Models.- Markets: Organisation, Trading and Efficiency.- Imperfect Competition and Market Power.- Electricity Markets in Europe.- Valuing Flexibilities in Power Systems as Optionalities.- Moving Towards Sustainable Electricity Systems.
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Springer International Publishing AG Green Energy: Meta-analysis of the Research
Book SynopsisThis book presents novel research that represents a multidimensional approach to green energy. Each chapter addresses its subject from diverse perspectives, including financial, technological, and social. The results shown also consider various approaches to the collection and processing of data on green energy. The book also reports on analyses of data from official records and databases, as well as the analysis of primary data obtained directly. The book will be of interest to those working in green energy as well as researchers interested in the methods of scientific research.Table of ContentsGreen energy – a review of the definitions and the main directions of development.- Green energy in the political debate.- The role of green energy in the world's economic development.- Green energy and its impact on environmental protection.- The social aspects of the green transformation.- The directions of financing the green energy transformation.- Green energy transformation models – main areas and further directions of development.- The study of disproportions in the area of green energy in EU countries.
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Springer International Publishing AG Advanced Control and Protection of Modular
Book SynopsisThis book provides an in-depth introduction to all major control and stability issues related to microgrids. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive look into the methodologies and philosophies behind system modeling, coordinated control, and protection for developing reliable, robust, and efficient operation of modular uninterruptible power supply systems. For each topic, a theoretical introduction and overview are backed by concrete programming examples that enable the reader to thoroughly understand the topic and develop and conduct simulation models.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction.- Part II: Front-end Rectifier Control of the Modular UPS System.- A Reduced-order Generalized Proportional Integral Observer-based Resonant Super-twisting Sliding Mode Control.- An Enhanced State Observer for DC-link Voltage Control of Three-phase AC/DC Converters.- Part III: Distributed Control and Protection of the Modular UPS System.- Regeneration Protection in Uninterruptible Power Supply.- DC-link Protection and Control in Modular Uninterruptible Power Supply.- Distributed Adaptive Virtual Impedance Control for Parallel-connected Voltage Source Inverters in Modular UPS System.- Distributed Average Integral Secondary Control for Modular UPS Systems-based Microgrids.- Overload and Short-circuit Protection Strategy for Voltage Source Inverter-based UPS.- Part IIII: Renewable Energy Integrated Control and Operation of the Modular UPS System.- Multimode Operation for Online Uninterruptible Power Supply System.- Distributed Hierarchical Control of AC Microgrid Operating in Grid-connected, Islanded and Their Transition Modes.
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Springer International Publishing AG Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Book SynopsisThis book presents an overview of geothermal heating systems using ground source heat pumps in different countries. It evaluates the emissions and energy costs generated by the operation of low enthalpy geothermal systems, with heat pumps fed by different energy sources, and assesses, from an international point of view, those policies whose aim is a sustainable, low-carbon economy.The use of low-impact energy sources is gradually growing with the aim of reducing greenhouse gases emission and air pollution. The alternatives offered by geothermal systems are one of the key solutions for a future renewable development, enabling the electrification of heating systems and the use of biofuels.The book will be of interest to energy professionals and researchers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Geothermal heating systems and heat pumps.- Energy sources to supply a geothermal heat pump.- Economics of heat pumps.- Polygeneration systems.
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Springer International Publishing AG Renewable Energy Integration for Bulk Power
Book SynopsisRenewable Energy Integration for Bulk Power Systems: ERCOT and the Texas Interconnection looks at the practices and changes introduced in the Texas electric grid to facilitate renewable energy integration. It offers an informed perspective on solutions that have been successfully demonstrated, tested, and validated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to meet the key challenges which engineers face in integrating increased levels of renewable resources into existing electric grids while maintaining reliability. Coverage includes renewable forecasting, ancillary services, and grid and market operations. Proved methods and their particular use scenarios, including wind, solar, and other resources like batteries and demand response, are also covered. The book focuses on a real-world context that will help practicing engineers, utility providers, and researchers understand the practical considerations for developing renewable integration solutions and inspire the future development of more innovative strategies and theoretical underpinnings.Table of Contents1) Renewable Integration at ERCOT 2) Overview of Market Operation at ERCOT 3) Market Designs to Integrate Renewable Resources4) Ancillary Services (AS) at ERCOT5) Design of New Primary Frequency Control Market for Hosting Frequency Response Reserve Offers from both Generators and Loads 6) New Ancillary Service Market for ERCOT - Fast Frequency Response (FFR)7) System Inertia Trend and Critical Inertia8) Multiple-Period Reactive Power Coordination for Renewable Integration9) Renewable Forecast10) Ensemble Machine Learning Based Wind Forecasting to Combine NWP Output with Data from Weather Stations
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Springer International Publishing AG Low-Cost Solar Electric Power
Book SynopsisThis book describes recent breakthroughs that promise major cost reductions in solar energy production in a clear and highly accessible manner. The authors address the three key areas that have commonly resulted in criticism of solar energy in the past: cost, availability, and variability. Coverage includes cutting-edge information on recently developed 40 efficient solar cells, which can produce double the power of currently available commercial cells. The discussion also highlights the potentially transformative emergence of opportunities for integration of solar energy storage and natural gas combined heat and power systems. Solar energy production in the evening hours is also given fresh consideration via the convergence of low cost access to space and the growing number of large terrestrial solar electric power fields around the world.Dr. Fraas has been active in the development of Solar Cells and Solar Electric Power Systems for space and terrestrial applications since 1975. His research team at Boeing demonstrated the first GaAs/GaSb tandem concentrator solar cell in 1989 with a world record energy conversion efficiency of 35, garnering awards from Boeing and NASA. He has over 30 years of experience at Hughes Research Labs, Chevron Research Co, and the Boeing High Technology Center working with advanced semiconductor devices. In a pioneering paper, he proposed the InGaP/GaInAs/Ge triple junction solar cell predicting a cell terrestrial conversion efficiency of 40 at 300 suns concentration. Having become today’s predominant cell for space satellites, that cell is now entering high volume production for terrestrial Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Since joining JX Crystals, Dr. Fraas has pioneered the development of various thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems based on the new GaSb infrared sensitive PV cell. Dr. Fraas holds degrees from Caltech (B.Sc. Physics), Harvard (M. A. Applied Physics), and USC (Ph.D. EE).Table of ContentsHistory of Solar Cell Development.- The Solar PV Market Today & The Need for Non-Polluting Solar Energy.- Types of Photovoltaic Cells.- Fundamentals of PV & the Importance of Single Crystals.- Terrestrial Silicon Solar Cells Today.- The Dream of Thin film PV.- Introduction to Concentrated Sunlight Solar Cell Systems.- The Story of the 40% Efficient Multijunction Solar Cell.- Solar PV in a Larger Electric Power Context.- InfraRed PhotoVoltaics (IR PV) for Combined Solar Lighting and Electricity for Buildings.- Thermophotovoltaics using Infrared Sensitive Cells.- Sunbeams from Space Mirrors for Terrestrial PV.
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Springer International Publishing AG Energy and Sustainable Futures: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisThis is an open access book. This book contains research papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF), which took place at Coventry University, UK, in 2022. The ICESF is an annual conference organised by the UK-based Doctorial Training Alliance (DTA) programme. It is a multidisciplinary conference focused on addressing the future challenges and opportunities for meeting global energy targets and sustainable development goals. The conference brought together academic researchers, industry experts and research students to showcase the latest innovations and research on a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability, including • renewable energy; • ICT and control; • computational fluid dynamics; • optimization; • conventional energy sources; • energy governance; • materials in energy research; • energy storage and • energy access.Table of ContentsInvestigating Energy Cost Impact on Private Residential Buildings in the West Midlands Region of the UK.- Towards an Effective Artificial Intelligence Systems for Condition Monitoring of Off-Shore Wind Turbines: The Application of Sensor Fusion.- CFD Based Aerodynamics conjugate Heat Transfer and Airgap Fluid Flow Thermal Analysis to a Wheel Hub Motor for Electric Scooters.- Learning from the past fora sustainable future: Environmental monitoring and 3D modeling to assess the thermal performance of heritage buildings.- Oil and gas supply chain: Analysing stakeholder sustainability risk perception.- using machine learning to predict synthetic fuel spray penetration from limited experimental data without computational flluid dynamics.
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Springer Photovoltaic Pumping Systems for Domestic
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Photovoltaic pumping for domestic water access in off-grid communities: potential and challenges.- Planning and preparation of non-technical components - before installation.- Technology installation.- Operation and maintenance - after installation.- Discussion.- Conclusion.
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Springer Sustainable Synergy A Digital Framework for the
Book SynopsisChapter 1: General Introduction.- Chapter 2: General Description of WEF resources.- Chapter 3: Theories underpinning WEF nexus.- Chapter 4: Theoretical Frameworks of WEF nexus.- Chapter 5: Gaps in WEF nexus.- Chapter 6: WEF Nexus in South Africa.- Chapter 7: WEF Resources Nexus in Developing Economies.- Chapter 8: Role of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in WEF management.- Chapter 9: Application of Digital Technologies in WEF nexus.- Chapter 10: Conceptual Framework for WEF nexus.- Chapter 11: Validation of Sustainable Project Delivery Framework for WEF Nexus.- Chapter 12: WEF Nexus Project Sustainability.- Chapter 13: Conclusions and Recommendations.
£197.99
Springer Practical Implementation of Renewable Energy in
Book SynopsisEvaluation of energy efficiency measures and use of the photovoltaic thermal system with insulation for a historical four story residential building in Italy.- The Design of Seismic and Energy Upgrading Strategies for a Residential Building in Switzerland using Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Insulation Materials.- Technoeconomic Analysis of a Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar System in a Household Application (Case Study in Zurich, Switzerland) .- Geothermal Heat Pump for Zurich Project.- Evaluation of energy efficiency measures and use of a photovoltaic thermal system with insulation for a historical single story residential building located in Gontenschwil Switzerland.- Techno Economic Feasibility and Environmental studies of Combined Heat and Power production energy System through photovoltaic thermal Panel (PV T) in a Zurich building.
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Springer Geothermal Energy and Society
Book SynopsisGeneral Introduction to Geothermal Energy.- Policy & Regulatory aspects of geothermal energy a European perspective.- A Global Perspective on Policies for Geothermal Development.- Geothermal energy and sustainability contribution to fighting climate change, CSR, new scenarios and maximization of social impacts.- Geothermal energy and citizens' participation.- Geothermal energy in Australia insights from the energy transition.- The social acceptability of geothermal energy in Quebec and Canada.- Geothermal energy in Chile social perception, narratives and up and down trajectory.
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Springer Sustainable Fuels Production
Book SynopsisChapter 1- Sustainable fuels and decarbonization: Challenges and opportunities.- Chapter 2- Zero-carbon and low-carbon sustainable fuels and their combustion emissions.- Chapter 3- Pollutants from sustainable fuels: Characteristic, interactions and toxicity.- Chapter 4- The second and third generation of biofuel technologies.- Chapter 5- After-treatment technology: Operation and maintenance.
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De Gruyter PEM Fuel Cells: Characterization and Modeling
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly developing field of modeling and characterization of PEM fuel cells. It focuses on i) fuel cell performance modeling and performance characterization applicable from single cells to stacks, ii) fundamental and advanced techniques for structural and compositional characterization of fuel cell components and iii) electrocatalyst design. Written by experts in this field, this book is an invaluable tool for graduate students and professionals.
£82.18
De Gruyter Innovations and challenges of the energy
Book Synopsis As living, economic and cultural spaces, cities require a sustainable energy system and must be designed to be highly energy efficient. The book provides a framework for practitioners and scientists on how the energy transition can contribute to achieving climate goals in the building sector. Innovations and creative approaches for solutions from the lighthouse projects of the Solar Building/Energy Efficient City funding initiative are presented.
£52.50
De Gruyter Microalgae-Based Systems: Process Integration and Process Intensification Approaches
Book SynopsisProcess integration and intensification are means to improve the sustainability metrics of the industrial processes, balancing the pillars of economy, environment, and social demand. The book covers a sequential framework for the design and operation of microalgae-based facilities using process integration and intensifi cation, discusses products and applications,and provides a global perspective with contributions from renowned experts. Covers relevant opportunities of process integration and intensification applied tomicroalgae-based systems. Provides a complete review of the state of the art of these industrial approaches. Presents new insights into industrial sustainability.
£115.65
De Gruyter Product-Driven Process Design: From Molecule to Enterprise
Book SynopsisProduct-driven process design – from molecule to enterprise provides process engineers and process engineering students with access to a modern and stimulating methodology to process and product design. Throughout the book the links between product design and process design become evident while the reader is guided step-by-step through the different stages of the intertwining product and process design activities. Both molecular and enterprise-wide considerations in design are introduced and addressed in detail. Several examples and case studies in emerging areas such as bio- and food-systems, pharmaceuticals and energy are discussed and presented. This book is an excellent guide and companion for undergraduate, graduate students as well as professional practitioners.
£72.68
Springer International Publishing AG Big Data for Urban Sustainability: A
Book SynopsisThis book presents a practical framework for the application of big data, cloud, and pervasive and complex systems to sustainable solutions for urban environmental challenges. It covers the technologies, potential, and possible and impact of big data on energy efficiency and the urban environment.The book first introduces key aspects of big data, cloud services, pervasive computing, and mobile technologies from a pragmatic design perspective, including sample open source firmware. Cloud services, mobile and embedded platforms, interfaces, operating system design methods, networking, and middleware are all considered. The authors then explore in detail the framework, design principles, architecture and key components of developing energy systems to support sustainable urban environments. The included case study provides a pathway to improve the eco-efficiency of urban transport, demonstrating how to design an energy efficient next generation urban navigation system by leveraging vast cloud data sets on user-behavior. Ultimately, this resource maps big data’s pivotal intersection with rapid global urbanization along the path to a sustainable future.Table of ContentsPart I Features of Big data Systems.- Big Data Introduction.-Big data Systems landscape/ overview.- Part II Developing Sustainable Big data systems.- The trends of Big data systems.- Platform Architecture.- Reference Architecture.- ISUNS system design (Case Study).- Part III Future Development to Enhance Eco-efficiency.- Potential Applications for Big data systems.- Performance Evaluation.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Systematische Beurteilung technischer
Book SynopsisZunächst stehen bei der Havarie technischer Systeme die Fragen nach Sicherheit und Kosten im Vordergrund. Aber erst durch die systematische Analyse der schadensauslösenden Mechanismen bekommt man den Schlüssel zur nachhaltigen Prophylaxe in die Hand. Das defekte Bauteil ist der „Datenträger“ für den Werkstoff und seinen Zustand sowie für die Beanspruchungen, die er erfahren hat und für den Mechanismus seines Versagens. Die Untersuchungsmethoden der Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik sind in der Lage, diese Informationen zu entschlüsseln. Durch einen Ist/Soll-Vergleich lässt sich der Schadensauslöser dingfest machen. Das vorliegende Buch ist aus einem gleichnamigen Seminar hervorgegangen. Dieses Seminar hat in mehr als 30 Jahren gezeigt, dass Schadensfälle in überwiegender Zahl auf Zuwiderhandeln gegen bekannte Regeln der Technik beruhen. Daher liegt der Fokus dieses Nachschlagewerks auf der systematischen Gliederung des Fachgebietes und der anschaulichen Erklärung der Schadensmechanismen in der Theorie sowie durch die praktische Darstellung realer Schadensfälle. Diese Kenntnisse sind für Konstrukteure und Produktionstechniker ebenso von Interesse wie für Qualitäts- und Schadensanalytiker.Trade Review"Der Band gilt als Standardwerk, und die Herausgeber (...) garantieren höchste Praxisrelevanz. Sie kommen aus der Praxis, erläutern bestens verständlich das umfassende Thema und wissen einfach, woraus es ankommt." Wotech-technical-media.de (07.01.2016) "Das Buch sei allen Werkstofffachleuten und an Werkstofffragen interessierten Maschinenbauingenieuren auch in seiner 6.Auflage wärmstens als Lehrbuch und als Nachschlagewerk empfohlen." Konstruktion (01.03.2015) "Das zusammengetragene Wissen ist für Konstrukteure, Ingenieure und Techniker ebenso interessant und nützlich wie für Schadensanalytiker und Verantwortliche im Qualitäts-Management." Materials and Corrosion (2014, Nr. 8) "In der 6. Auflage gibt es nun noch mehr Beispiele aus der Praxis." Konstruktion (#5-2014, 01.05.2014)Table of ContentsVorgehensweise bei der Bearbeitung eines Schadensfalles Einteilung, Ursachen und Kennzeichen der Bruche Werkstoffuntersuchungen Elektronenmikroskopie bei der Schadensanalyse Mikroskopische und makroskopische Erscheinungsformen des duktilen Gewaltbruchs Mikroskopische und makroskopische Erscheinungsformen des Spaltbruchs Makroskopische Erscheinungsformen des Schwingbruchs Mikroskopische Erscheinungsformen des Schwingbruchs Thermisch induzierte Bruche Korrosionsschaden an metallischen Werkstoffen ohne mechanische Beanspruchung Korrosionsschaden bei zusatzlicher mechanischer Beanspruchung Schaden durch Wasserstoff Schaden durch Hochtemperaturkorrosion Werkstoffschaden durch Verschlei? Schaden an Schwei?nahten Bruchmechanik in der Schadensanalyse Schaden an Druckbehaltern Schadensuntersuchungen und Problemlosungen mit Oberflachenanalyse
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Energy for a Sustainable World: From the Oil Age
Book SynopsisAn easy read, balancing the pros and cons, this book surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. It explains the basic concepts, provides a historical overview of energy resources, assesses our unsustainable energy system based on fossil fuels, and shows that the energy crisis is not only a tough challenge, but also an unprecedented opportunity to become more concerned about the world in which we live and the society we have built up. By outlining the alternatives for today and the future, it gives an extensive overview on nuclear energy, solar thermal and photovoltaics, solar fuels, wind power, ocean energies and other renewables, highlighting the increasing importance of electricity and the long-term perspectives of a hydrogen-based economy. An excellent source of updated and carefully documented information on the entangled aspects of the energy issue, this book is a guide for scientists, students and teachers looking for ways out of the energy and climate crisis, and the problems and disparities generated during the fossil fuel era.Trade Review“The subjects are presented in a way that makes reading a real pleasure and promotes reflecting on the complex issues, thereby presenting the reader sustainable knowledge in its best sense. A clear recommendation!.” (Energy Technology, 1 August 2014) "It describes the complexity and importance of energy, and opportunities for future energy technologies and practices that will enhance sustainable development. Summing Up: Recommend. All readers." (Choice, 1 January 2012) "The appeal of this as a compact reference volume is therefore broad and I would strongly recommend it for all who are interested in finding out more about the energy issues that we need to think about in modern and future society." (Chemistry World, 1 August 2011) "An excellent source of updated and carefully documented information on the entangled aspects of the energy issue, this book is a guide for scientists, students and teachers looking for ways out of the energy and climate crisis, and the problems and disparities generated during the fossil fuel era." (ETDE Energy database, 14 February 2011)Table of ContentsPreface PART I: Living on Spaceship Earth THE ENERGY CHALLENGE Our Spaceship Earth An Unsustainable Growth in an Unequal World Energy and Climate Crisis Dealing with Change Unavoidable Questions CONCEPTS AND MISCONCEPTS The Elusive Definition of Energy A Taste of Basic Principles Converting Primary Energy into Useful Energy It Takes Energy to Make Energy: The EROI Embodied Energy Energy Units and Conversions The Immense Energy and Power Scales Some Energy Key Parameters Energy Pervasiveness Versus Energy Illiteracy Key Numbers: An Abacus for Energy Literacy ENERGY IN HISTORY Historia Magistra Vitae Animal Power Human Slaves and Energy Slaves Waterwheels and Windwheels From Wood to Coal Steam-Powered Machines Road Vehicles Aircraft Conventional Engines Jet Engines Electricity Early Development From Wayfarers to ICT PART II: Fossil Fuels OIL What is Oil Oil History, Exploration, Drilling, Production Oil Transportation Oil Refining Oil Storage Unconventional Oil Petrochemicals Oil as a Fuel America's Addiction to Oil Oil Price Oil Peak and Reserves NATURAL GAS What is Natural Gas and Where It Comes From Gas Properties and Definitions Brief Historical Notes on Gas Exploitation Gas Production, Consumption, and Reserves Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Natural Gas Processing Transport, Storage, and Distribution Gas Uses: Energy and Feedstock Unconventional Gas COAL What is Coal Coal Extraction Coal Transportation and Industrial Uses Coal Gasification Coal Production, Consumption, and Reserves Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) FOSSIL LEGACY The Energy Dark Sides Alteration of the Carbon Cycle by Fossil Fuel Combustion Anthropogenic Climate Change Air Pollution and Global Warming Counterbalancing our Climate Influence Putting a Limit to CO2 Air Pollution and Human Health Land and Water Degradation So, What? PART III: Nuclear Energy NUCLEAR ENERGY Principles of Nuclear Fission and Fusion Power from Nuclear Fission Civilian Use of Nuclear Fusion? PART IV: Renewable Energies SOLAR ENERGY BASICS The Origin of Sunshine Solar Radiation and Attenuation Abundant, Fairly Distributed, Vital Sun's Limits: Dilution and Intermittency The Conversion of Solar Energy: Heat, Fuels, Electricity SOLAR HEAT AND ELECTRICITY Passive Solar Harnessing in Buildings Thermal Conversion: Unconcentrated Solar Flux Thermal Conversion: Concentrated Solar Flux The Birth and Rise of Photovoltaics Inorganic Photovoltaics: Key Principles Silicon Solar Cells Thin Film Solar Cells Organic Solar Cells Concentrated Photovoltaics and Other Innovative Concepts Photovoltaics: Global Installation and Market Trends Solar Energy: Sustainable and Affordable SOLAR FUELS Introduction Natural Photosynthesis Biomass and Biofuels Future Options for Transportation Fuels Artificial Photosynthesis Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells The Solar Fuel Challenge OTHER RENEWABLES Hydroelectric Energy Wind Energy Ocean Energies Geothermal Energy PART V: Energy Carriers ELECTRICITY Basic Concepts Illumination Traditional Power Generation Traditional Electricity Grid Power Generation from New Renewables Energy Storage for Electricity Supply Networks Plugging-In Transportation Smart Grid Towards an Electricity Powered World HYDROGEN Introduction Properties and Industrial Uses Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier: The Scale of the Task Methods for Producing Hydrogen Hydrogen Storage Hydrogen Transportation and Distribution End Uses of Hydrogen Fuel Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Towards a Hydrogen Economy? PART VI: Scenarios for a Sustainable Future THE CHALLENGE AHEAD Reflection on the State of Our Planet: Now We Know Energy Demand and Supply Energy and the Quality of Life Saving the Climate Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Avoiding Nuclear Energy Ecological Sustainability Why We Need to Develop Renewable Energies Conclusion APPENDIX Did You Know That...?
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Energieanwendungstechnik: Wege und Techniken zur effizienteren Energienutzung
Book SynopsisIndem wir Energie verbrauchen, wandeln wir sie in Nutzenergie um. Damit erfüllen wir „Energiedienstleistungen" – etwa die Beheizung oder Beleuchtung von Räumen. Gegliedert nach verschiedenen Energiedienstleistungen stellen die Autoren die physikalisch-technischen Gesetzmäßigkeiten dar. Hierbei zeigt sich, welche quantitative Bedeutung einzelne Energieverbrauchsbereiche haben und welche Möglichkeiten es gibt, Energie rationeller zu nutzen. Für Ingenieure in der Energieversorgung und –beratung sowie Studierende der Energietechnik und -wirtschaft.Table of ContentsEinführung und Grundbegriffe.- Deckung von Prozesswärmebedarf.- Raumheizung und Klimatisierung.- Beleuchtung.- Stationäre Antriebe.- Energieanwendung im Verkehr (Transportwesen).- Gewinnen und Verarbeiten von Daten.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Biotechnology in China III: Biofuels and Bioenergy
Book SynopsisCellulolytic Enzyme Production and Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Second-Generation Bioethanol Production, by Mingyu Wang, Zhonghai Li, Xu Fang, Lushan Wang und Yinbo Qu Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass, by Xin-Qing Zhao, Li-Han Zi, Feng-Wu Bai, Hai-Long Lin, Xiao-Ming Hao, Guo-Jun Yue und Nancy W. Y. Ho Biodiesel From Conventional Feedstocks, by Wei Du und De-Hua Liu Establishing Oleaginous Microalgae Research Models for Consolidated Bioprocessing of Solar Energy, by Dongmei Wang, Yandu Lu, He Huang und Jian Xu Biobutanol, by Hongjun Dong, Wenwen Tao, Zongjie Dai, Liejian Yang, Fuyu Gong, Yanping Zhang und Yin Li Branched-Chain Higher Alcohols, by Bao-Wei Wang, Ai-Qin Shi, Ran Tu, Xue-Li Zhang, Qin-Hong Wang und Feng-Wu Bai Advances in Biogas Technology, by Ai-Jie Wang, Wen-Wei Li und Han-Qing Yu Biohydrogen Production from Anaerobic Fermentation, by Ai-Jie Wang, Guang-Li Cao und Wen-Zong Liu Microbial Fuel Cells in Power Generation and Extended Applications, by Wen-Wei Li and Guo-Ping Sheng Fuels and Chemicals from Hemicellulose Sugars, by Xiao-Jun Ji, He Huang, Zhi-Kui Nie, Liang Qu, Qing Xu and George T. TsaoTable of ContentsCellulolytic Enzyme Production and Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Second-Generation Bioethanol Production, by Mingyu Wang, Zhonghai Li, Xu Fang, Lushan Wang und Yinbo Qu.- Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass, by Xin-Qing Zhao, Li-Han Zi, Feng-Wu Bai, Hai-Long Lin, Xiao-Ming Hao, Guo-Jun Yue und Nancy W. Y. Ho .- Biodiesel From Conventional Feedstocks, by Wei Du und De-Hua Liu.- Establishing Oleaginous Microalgae Research Models for Consolidated Bioprocessing of Solar Energy, by Dongmei Wang, Yandu Lu, He Huang und Jian Xu.- Biobutanol, by Hongjun Dong, Wenwen Tao, Zongjie Dai, Liejian Yang, Fuyu Gong, Yanping Zhang und Yin Li.- Branched-Chain Higher Alcohols, by Bao-Wei Wang, Ai-Qin Shi, Ran Tu, Xue-Li Zhang, Qin-Hong Wang und Feng-Wu Bai.- Advances in Biogas Technology, by Ai-Jie Wang, Wen-Wei Li und Han-Qing Yu.- Biohydrogen Production from Anaerobic Fermentation, by Ai-Jie Wang, Guang-Li Cao und Wen-Zong Liu.- Microbial Fuel Cells in Power Generation and Extended Applications, by Wen-Wei Li and Guo-Ping Sheng.- Fuels and Chemicals from Hemicellulose Sugars, by Xiao-Jun Ji, He Huang, Zhi-Kui Nie, Liang Qu, Qing Xu and George T. Tsao.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Transformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide
Book SynopsisTransformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide shows the various organic, polymeric and inorganic compounds which result from the transformation of carbon dioxide through chemical, photocatalytic, electrochemical, inorganic and biological processes. The book consists of twelve chapters demonstrating interesting examples of these reactions, depending on the types of reaction and catalyst. It also includes two chapters dealing with the utilization of carbon dioxide as a reaction promoter and presents a wide range of examples of chemistry and chemical engineering with carbon dioxide. Transformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide is a collective work of reviews illustrative of recent advances in the transformation and utilization of carbon dioxide. This book is interesting and useful to a wide readership in the various fields of chemical science and engineering.Bhalchandra Bhanage is a professor of industrial and engineering chemistry at Institute of Chemical Technology, India.Masahiko Arai is a professor of chemical engineering at Hokkaido University, Japan.Table of ContentsPart I Chemical Reactions.- Addition of CO2 with molecular catalysts (metal complexes).- Addition of CO2 with molecular catalysts (other catalysts).- Direct CO2 fixation over heterogeneous catalysts.- Indirect CO2 fixation over heterogeneous catalysts (using urea and others).- Hydrogenation of CO2 with molecular catalysts (to alcohol, formate and others).- Hydrogenation of CO2 with heterogeneous catalysts (to alcohol, formate and others).- Dry CO2 reforming.- Polymerization.- Part II Photocatalytic, Electrochemical and Inorganic Reactions.- Photocatalytic reaction.- Electrochemical reaction.- Inorganic reaction (including CO2 storage).- Part III Biological Reactions.- Biological reaction.- Part IV Utilization as Reaction Promoter.- Application of CO2 as a reaction promoter in organic synthetic reaction.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Porous Materials for Carbon Dioxide Capture
Book SynopsisThis multi-authored book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in porous CO2 capture materials, including ionic liquid–derived carbonaceous adsorbents, porous carbons, metal-organic frameworks, porous aromatic frameworks, micro porous organic polymers. It also reviews the sorption techniques such as cyclic uptake and desorption reactions and membrane separations. In each category, the design and fabrication, the comprehensive characterization, the evaluation of CO2 sorption/separation and the sorption/degradation mechanism are highlighted. In addition, the advantages and remaining challenges as well as future perspectives for each porous material are covered.This book is aimed at scientists and graduate students in such fields as separation, carbon, polymer, chemistry, material science and technology, who will use and appreciate this information source in their research. Other specialists may consult specific chapters to find the latest, authoritative reviews.Dr. An-Hui Lu is a Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, China.Dr. Sheng Dai is a Corporate Fellow and Group Leader in the Chemical Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, USA.Table of ContentsIonic Liquid-Derived Carbonaceous Adsorbents for CO2 Capture.- Porous Carbons for Carbon Dioxide Capture.- Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 Capture.- Carbon Dioxide Capture in Porous Aromatic Frameworks.- Microporous Organic Polymers for Carbon Dioxide Capture.- CO2 capture via cyclic calcination and carbonation reactions.- Functionalized inorganic membranes for high temperature CO2/N2 separation.
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