Alternative and renewable energy sources Books
Apple Academic Press Inc. Wastewater and Shale Formation Development:
Book SynopsisThis title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The number of tight oil and shale gas wells continues to rise primarily in the US, but also worldwide. The US has vast reserves of oil and natural gas, which now are commercially reachable as a result of advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies. But as hydraulic fracturing is increasingly used, concerns have been raised about potential stress on surface water and groundwater supplies from the withdrawal of water used in the process. Equally important is the growing volume of wastewater generated from hydraulically fractured oil and gas wells, requiring recycling, treatment, and disposal. Wastewater and Shale Formation Development: Risks, Mitigation, and Regulation examines four major issues, taking a scientific look from different perspectives at water use in shale gas development, potential environmental effects of wastewater from fracking, how to mitigate potential risks associated with wastewater from shale development, and regulatory approaches to the wastewater management problemWith chapters from researchers in the field, this compendium volume sheds light on the important issues and challenges surrounding natural gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing and may be of interest to researchers and public policymakers alike.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Water Use and Wastewater Production in Shale Gas Development. Part 2: Potential Environmental Effects of Fracking Wastewater. Part 3: The Quest for Mitigation. Part 4: Fracking Wastewater Regulations. Index.
£114.00
Apple Academic Press Inc. Potential Use of Solar Energy and Emerging
Book SynopsisThis new book, the fourth volume in the Innovations and Challenges in Micro Irrigation book series, examines the potential of solar energy and other emerging energy technologies in micro irrigation to create sustainable energy sources. The authors discuss a variety of innovative micro irrigation system designs, with a special focus on solar energy and photovoltaic (PV) energy.Table of ContentsBasics of Micro Irrigation. Water and Nutrient Management in Drip Irrigation in India: Review. Design of Trickle Irrigation Systems. Selected Design Examples of Drip Irrigation Systems. Gravity-Feed Drip Irrigation for Agricultural Crops. Potential of Solar Energy in Micro Irrigation. Portable Solar Photovoltaic Powered Pumping System for Micro Irrigation System in Vegetable Cultivation. Thermal Modeling of a Solar Greenhouse for Water Saving and Sustainable Farming. Use of Green Energy Sources for Micro Irrigation Systems. Emerging Technologies. Nutrient Management through Drip Fertigation to Improve Yield and Quality of Mulberry Crop. Water Use Efficiency for Bell Pepper (Capsicum) under Greenhouse Cultivation. Adaptability of Drip Irrigated Canola in Different Regions of Egypt. Energy Analysis of Wheat under Pressurized Irrigation.
£99.75
Apple Academic Press Inc. Pollution and the Atmosphere: Designs for Reduced
Book SynopsisThis title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new compendium volume examines the significant impact of air quality on human health. Assessing air pollution in complex morphologies has become an important issue in order to implement mitigation measures and limit emissions from the most relevant sources, such as waste incineration, traffic emissions, emissions from fuel and electricity production, and household emissions. These pollutants result in adverse health effects, material damage, damage to ecosystems, and global climate change. The book looks at these issues and is divided into several sections, covering air pollution and where we came from and where we’re headed waste incineration and its impact on air quality air pollution vehicle and transportation emissions emissions from fuel and electricity production The chapters in Pollution and the Atmosphere: Designs for Reduced Emissions contain recent research looking at the two major components of air pollution: air pollution control and air-quality engineering. Air pollution control focuses on the fundamentals of air pollutant formation in process technologies and the identification of options for mitigating or preventing air pollutant emissions. Air quality engineering deals with large-scale, multi-source control strategies, with focus on the physics and chemistry of pollutant interactions in the atmosphere. Table of ContentsEmissions, Air Concentrations and Atmospheric Depositions of Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Nickel in Italy in the Last Two Decades: A Review of Recent Trends in Relation to Policy Strategies Adopted Locally, Regionally, and Globally. Role of Feedstock Transport in the Balance of Primary PM Emissions in Two Case-Studies: RMSW Incineration vs. Sintering Plant. A Critical Analysis of Emissions and Atmospheric Dispersion of Pollutants from Plants for the Treatment of Residual Municipal Solid Waste. Performance of a Diesel Engine with Blends of Biodiesel (from a Mixture of Oils) and High-Speed Diesel. Comparative Analysis of Exhaust Gases from MF285 and U650 Tractors Under Field Conditions. Respiratory Quotient (Rq), Exhaust Gas Analyses, CO2 Emission and Applications in Automobile Engineering. Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Electricity Generation: A Comparative Analysis of Australian Energy Sources. Effects of Energy Production and Consumption on Air Pollution and Global Warming. Venting and Leaking of Methane from Shale Gas Development: Response to Cathles et al. Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Inventory Analysis of Household Waste Management and Food Waste Reduction Activities in Kyoto, Japan. Assessing "Dangerous Climate Change": Required Reduction of Carbon Emissions to Protect Young People, Future Generations and Nature.
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Apple Academic Press Inc. Sonochemistry: An Emerging Green Technology
Book SynopsisTraditionally heat and light are thought as energy sources to drive a particular chemical reaction, but now ultrasound is a promising energy source for this purpose. The collapse of a bubble generates a wide range of high temperatures and pressures, and therefore, use of ultrasound has a considerable potential in chemical and allied sciences. Ultrasound-assisted reactions are green and economically viable alternatives to conventional techniques. This new volume presents a complete picture of ultrasound-assisted reactions and technologies that can be used in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis and degradation, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, food ingredients and products, pharmaceutical applications, bioenergy applications, and more. This volume aims to shed light on the diversified applications of ultrasound and its significant role as a green chemical pathway. Sonochemistry deals with the effect of ultrasonic waves on chemical systems. It has green value because of non-hazardous acoustic radiation and is therefore duly recognized as a green chemistry by synthetic chemists as well as environmentalists. There is no direct interaction of ultrasound with molecular species, but the observed chemical and physical effects of ultrasound are due to the cavitational collapse, which produces drastic conditions of temperature and pressure locally. It induces the formation of various chemical species, which cannot be easily attained under conventional conditions. Sometimes, these species are responsible for driving towards an unusual reactivity in molecular entities. This book, Sonochemistry: An Emerging Green Technology, provides the complete development of sonochemistry, starting with an introduction and basic concepts of sonochemistry and proceeding on to different types of sonochemical reactions, instrumentation, use of ultrasound in driving particular chemical reactions, and its applications in various fields, such as polymer synthesis, decontamination of water and wastewater, preparation of nanomaterials, food technology, pharmaceutical sciences, etc.The book also briefly discusses some areas that utilize ultrasounds of different frequencies. These include food products and their processing; anaerobic digestion of waste; and medical applications such as ultrasonography, sonodynamic therapy, drug delivery, etc. Sonochemistry will be successfully used on an industrial scale in pharmaceutical drugs, polymers, nanomaterials, food technology, material science, biogas production, etc. in years to come and will be an established green chemical technology of the future.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Basic Concepts. Instrumentation. Organic Synthesis. Inorganic, Coordination and Organometallic Compounds. Nanomaterials. Polymers. Wastewater Treatment. Food Technology. Anaerobic Digestion. Medical Applications. Industrial Applications. Sonochemistry: A Versatile Approach.
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Apple Academic Press Inc. Green Chemistry and Biodiversity: Principles,
Book SynopsisGreen Chemistry and Biodiversity: Principles, Techniques, and Correlations reports on new approaches to designing chemicals and chemical transformations that are beneficial for human health and the environment, a continuing emerging important field of study. This volume provides a collection of innovative research on the development of alternative sustainable technologies, taking a broad view of the subject and integrating a wide variety of approaches. With a focus on the interdisciplinary applications of green chemistry and biodiversity, this volume will be a rich resource for scientists and researchers in many subfields of chemistry and chemical engineering.Table of Contents1. Photodegradation of 2-Nitrophenol, An Endocrine Disruptor, Using TiO2 Nanospheres/SnO2 Quantum Dots 2. Biodiversity as a Source of Drugs: Cordia, Echinacea, Tabernaemontana, and Aloe 3. Biodiversity: Loss and Conservation 4. Aegle marmelos: Nature’s Gift for Human Beings 5. Seed-Growth Method for the Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles 6. Soil Protections Functions of Medicinal Plants: Meadow and Field Weeds 7. Glycosylation of Polyphenols in Tannin-Rich Extracts from Euphorbia antisyphilitica, Jatropha dioica, and Larrea tridentate 8. Analysis and Quantification of Larrea tridentata Polyphenols Obtained by Reflux and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction 9. Properties and Applications of the Phytochemical: Ellagic Acid (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6-Hexahydroxydiphenic Acid-2, 6, 2, 6-Dilactone) 10. Antioxidative Properties of Punica granatum, Peganum harmala, Dianthus caryophyllus, and Vitis vinifera Extracts against Free Radicals 11. Flavonoids for Designing Metal Nanoparticles and Their Applications 12. Ph and Temperature Factors Affecting Curcumin Properties and Its Bioapplicability 13. Integrated Water Resource Management and Nanotechnology Applications in Water Purification: A Critical Overview 14. Precision Personalized Medicine from Theory to Practice: Cancer 15. Design, Synthesis, and Studies of Novel Piperidine-Substituted Triazine Derivatives as Potential Antiinflammatory and Antimicrobial Agents 16. Metaphors That Made History: Reflections on Philosophy/Science/DNA
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New Internationalist Publications Ltd NoNonsense Renewable Energy: Cleaner, fairer ways
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Sustainable Development in International Law
Book SynopsisThis book provides a magisterial account of the history, conceptualization, and institutionalization of the concept of sustainable development in international law and policy-making. It provides helpful and insightful illumination of these issues, both at a general level and specifically through an extended case study of the evolution of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture - a particularly appropriate choice of case study given that agriculture implicates a wide range of divergent values, including the economic benefits of free trade; promoting access to affordable food; protecting small subsistence farmers, especially in developing countries; and minimizing environmental degradation through over-exploitation of natural resources such as fisheries, soil depletion or contamination. An overarching and constructive theme of the book is the need for greater legal coherence in international law making across these various domains which are often fragmented in institutional silos that lack effective integrating mechanisms.'- Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto, Canada'Sustainable development, now made fully operational thanks to the contribution of Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi, can support policy reforms that will improve global governance, thus ensuring that the trade regime is shaped to support the policy objectives that it is meant to serve. The area of food and agriculture is in many ways a case study of a lack of consistency across policy areas. It is now high time to overcome this failure. I have no doubt that this volume represents a major contribution towards this end.'- Olivier De Schutter, Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural RightsThe concept of sustainable development has become a fundamental discourse in international decision making. To enable pragmatic sustainable development governance, legally coherent, mutually supportive multilateral treaties are both necessary and important. This timely book provides an accessible insight into how the concept of sustainable development can be made operational for coherent law making through its translation into legal terms.The book is split into two informative points of inquiry. The first part of the book explores the origins of the sustainable development debate and sheds light on how the international community has inadequately operationalized the concept to utilize its full potential. In this view, Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi illustrates how sustainable development can facilitate coherent international law making when it is understood as a multidimensional legal principle and methodical norm. The second part of the book adopts this notion as an analytical lens on the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, placing the focus specifically on food security and food sustainability. The overarching discussion contributes to one of the most intricate debates of international food governance and investigates the unresolved question of what a sustainable and coherent agricultural trade agreement could look like.Providing a comprehensive overview of sustainable development law, its origins, and its current theories, scholars and students with a background in international public law, trade, and investment law, development and human rights law, international relations, and environmental policy will find this book a valuable reference tool. Practitioners and policy-makers will benefit from the insight into the search for politically coherent and sustainable legal agreements.Trade Review‘This book provides a magisterial account of the history, conceptualization, and institutionalization of the concept of sustainable development in international law and policy making. It provides helpful and insightful illumination of these issues, both at a general level and specifically through an extended case study of the evolution of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture – a particularly appropriate choice of case study given that agriculture implicates a wide range of divergent values, including the economic benefits of free trade; promoting access to affordable food; protecting small subsistence farmers, especially in developing countries; and minimizing environmental degradation through over-exploitation of natural resources such as fisheries, soil depletion or contamination. An overarching and constructive theme of the book is the need for greater legal coherence in international law making across these various domains which are often fragmented in institutional silos that lack effective integrating mechanisms.’ -- Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto, Canada‘Sustainable development, now made fully operational thanks to the contribution of Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi, can support policy reforms that will improve global governance, thus ensuring that the trade regime is shaped to support the policy objectives that it is meant to serve. The area of food and agriculture is in many ways a case study of a lack of consistency across policy areas. It is now high time to overcome this failure. I have no doubt that this volume represents a major contribution towards this end.’ -- Olivier De Schutter, Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights‘Understanding the problems of global food governance through the lens of sustainable development provides an important way of reinvigorating the increasingly fractious debate about how, if at all, the WTO Agreement on Agriculture should be changed to accommodate the contemporary challenges of global food security. Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi’s book is an interesting and very welcome addition to the literature.’ -- Fiona Smith, Warwick University, UK* Following quote should not be used without the express permission of the author‘Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi’s book is a refreshing new look at an established concept. Many believe ‘sustainable development’ need not be explained to them. Think again. By reviewing the concept’s origins and tracking its application in treaty and case-law alike, this book offers a much needed revisit of an issue core to international environmental law.’ -- Geert van Calster, University of Leuven, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: PART I THE FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1. History of the Concept of Sustainable Development 2. Conceptual and Institutional Approaches Towards Sustainable Development PART II SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LAW 3. International Sustainable Development Law: A New Branch of Law 4. Notion of Legal Coherence in the Context of Sustainable Development 5. Status of the Principle of Sustainable Development in International Law PART III TRADE IN AGRICULTURE ASSESSED FOR COHERENCE 6. The Legal Foundations of the Assessment 7. Legal Principle of Sustainable Development Applied to the Agreement on Agriculture Bibliography Index
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Reliability and Physics-of-Healthy in
Book SynopsisThis book illustrates simply, but with many details, the state of the art of reliability science, exploring clear reliability disciplines and applications through concrete examples from their industries and from real life, based on industrial experiences. Many experts believe that reliability is not only a matter of statistics but is a multidisciplinary scientific topic, involving materials, tests, simulations, quality tools, manufacturing, electronics, mechatronics, environmental engineering and Big Data, among others. For a complex mechatronic system, failure risks have to be identified at an early stage of the design. In the automotive and aeronautic industries, fatigue simulation is used both widely and efficiently. Problems arise from the variability of inputs such as fatigue parameters and life curves. This book aims to discuss probabilistic fatigue and reliability simulation. To do this, Reliability and Physics-of-Healthy in Mechatronics provides a study on some concepts of a predictive reliability model of microelectronics, with examples from the automotive, aeronautic and space industries, based on entropy and Physics-of-Healthy.Table of ContentsPreface ix Abdelkhalak EL HAMI, David DELAUX and Henri GRZESKOWIAK List of Acronyms xi Part 1 Entropy and Physics-of-Healthy: Some Concepts to Model Predictive Reliability of Microelectronics for Automotive, Aeronautic and Space Missions 1 Introduction to Part 1 3 Alain BENSOUSSAN, Joseph B. BERNSTEIN and Alain BRAVAIX Chapter 1 Basic Reliability Tools for SHM Protocols 11 Alain BENSOUSSAN, Joseph B. BERNSTEIN and Alain BRAVAIX 1.1 Introduction 11 1.2 State-of-the-art reliability in DSM and GaN technologies and Physics-of-Healthy: thermodynamics 15 1.2.1 COTS and emerging technologies in deep-sub-micron technologies: short overview 15 1.3 General overview on GaN device failure mechanisms 19 1.4 Physical reliability models applied to DSM technology 24 1.4.1 Precautions associated with accelerated testing 33 1.5 Reliability and probability mathematics 34 1.5.1 Exponential distribution summary 42 1.5.2 Normal distribution summary 42 1.5.3 Weibull distribution summary 42 1.5.4 Lognormal distribution summary 43 1.6 The Sedyakin principle 47 1.7 System reliability 49 1.7.1 Series systems 49 1.7.2 Parallel systems 51 1.7.3 Complex systems 54 1.8 Conclusion and future prospects 58 1.9 References 60 Chapter 2 Applied Engineering on Physics-of-Healthy and SHM of Microelectronic Equipment for Aeronautic, Space, Automotive and Transport Operations 65 Alain BENSOUSSAN, Joseph B. BERNSTEIN and Alain BRAVAIX 2.1 Introduction 65 2.2 Component health monitoring: a case study for automotive and aerospace applications 68 2.2.1 Context and particular issues for automotive applications using emerging technologies 68 2.2.2 Predictive reliability and health monitoring methodology for new technologies 70 2.2.3 Prognostic failure model (PFM) level 3: reliability prediction applied to DSM technologies in harsh environments 80 2.2.4 Reliability study for DD3RL 111 2.3 Aerospace electronics reliability: practical application of MTOL 120 2.3.1 Standard HTOL 122 2.3.2 Multiple mechanisms 123 2.3.3 Acceleration factor 124 2.3.4 Proportionality matrix solution 127 2.4 Conclusion 132 2.5 References 133 Part 2 Failure and Analysis of Systems Engineering 139 Chapter 3 Fault Tree Analysis in the Context of Systems Engineering Design Analysis 141 Felician CAMPEAN and Ed HENSHALL 3.1 Introduction 141 3.1.1 Background to fault tree analysis 142 3.1.2 Functional basis of fault tree analysis 144 3.1.3 Case study: electric bicycle drive system 145 3.2 System-level analysis 146 3.2.1 Function analysis and decomposition 146 3.2.2 System-level function fault tree development 150 3.3 Subsystem-level analysis 152 3.3.1 Subsystem-level function decomposition 152 3.3.2 Subsystem-level function fault tree development 158 3.4 Component-level analysis 160 3.4.1 Component-level function decomposition 160 3.4.2 Component-level function fault tree development 165 3.5 Initial analysis of FFT and further decomposition 167 3.5.1 Analysis of failure events associated with the connecting and branching flows 167 3.5.2 Decomposition of the FFT to a level which facilitates design optimization 170 3.6 eBike drive system function fault tree analysis 174 3.6.1 Macro-level function fault tree analysis 175 3.6.2 Function fault tree analysis based on SSFD heuristics 175 3.6.3 Function fault tree analysis based on cut sets 185 3.6.4 System of systems context for function fault tree analysis 188 3.7 Relationship of FFTA to other engineering tools 191 3.8 Discussion and conclusion 192 3.9 References 195 Chapter 4 Reliability for a Mature Product From the Beginning of Its Useful Life: The Different Types of Tests and Their Impact on Product Reliability 199 Henri GRZESKOWIAK 4.1 Introduction 199 4.2 The product life profile 200 4.3 The product technical specification 201 4.4 The part (or component) engineering 203 4.5 The performance-based requirement in design 207 4.6 The elimination of weakness in design and technologies 208 4.7 Uncertainty and test factors 210 4.7.1 Environment variability 210 4.7.2 Equipment strength variability 210 4.7.3 Aging of equipment 210 4.7.4 The purpose of the uncertainty factor 212 4.7.5 The purpose of the test factor 213 4.8 Validation of the functions 214 4.9 Environmental stress screening and HA-ESS 215 4.10 Conclusion 217 4.11 Appendices 218 4.11.1 Appendix 1: Types of tests 218 4.11.2 Appendix 2: Frequently asked questions on reliability test types 221 4.11.3 Appendix 3: Feasibility test 249 4.11.4 Appendix 4: Comparison of ESS and HA-ESS 252 4.11.5 Appendix 5: Definition of terms 256 4.11.6 Appendix 6: About MTBF calculations based on HALT results 264 4.12 References 265 Chapter 5 Reliability Climatic Test for Composites Based on a Probabilistic Arrhenius Model 267 David DELAUX, Thomas ILLING and Abdelkhalak EL HAMI 5.1 Introduction: needs and constraints of automotive reliability 267 5.2 Proposition of a new probabilistic Arrhenius model 271 5.2.1 Constant Arrhenius model 271 5.2.2 Probabilistic Arrhenius model 273 5.3 Experimental case 283 5.3.1 Assumptions 283 5.3.2 Results 286 5.3.3 Exploration 286 5.3.4 Results and discussions 288 5.4 Conclusion and outlook 289 5.5 References 289 List of Authors 293 Index 295
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Solar Energy: Volume 16: An Annual
Book Synopsis'Essential for any serious technical library' Professor Martin Green, University of New South Wales, Australia The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Volume 16 is the first volume to be published by Earthscan. Topics covered include: * Anthropogenic global warming: evidence, predictions and consequences * Comparing projections of PV generation ad European and U.S. domestic oil production * Recent advances in solar PV technology * III-V compound multi-junction and concentrator solar cells * Progress of highly reliable crystalline Si solar devices and materials * Recent advances in parabolic trough solar power plant technology * Solar pond technologies: a review and future directions * Passive cooling of buildings * Renewable solar energy for traveling: air, land and water * Modeling solar hydrogen fuel cell systems * Renewable energy for the Russian economy * An innovative, high temperature and concentration solar optical system at the turn of the 19th Century: the Pyreheliophoro Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy, suitable for solar energy experts (including engineers and architects), utilities and industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in renewable energy, technical libraries and laboratories.Table of Contents* Anthropogenic Global Warming: Evidence, Predictions and Consequences * Comparing Projections of PV Generation and European and U.S. Domestic Oil Production * Recent Advances in Solar PV Technology * III-V Compound Multi-junction and Concentrator Solar Cells * Progress of Highly Reliable Crystalline Si Solar Devices and Materials * Recent Advances in Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plant Technology * Solar Pond Technologies: a Review and Future Directions * Passive Cooling of Buildings * Renewable Solar Energy for Traveling: Air, Land and Water * Modeling Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems * Renewable Energy for the Russian Economy * An Innovative, High Temperature and Concentration Solar Optical System at the Turn of the 19th Century: the Pyreheliophoro *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Solar Energy: Volume 17: An Annual
Book Synopsis'Essential for any serious technical library' PROFESSOR MARTIN GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTHWALES, AUSTRALIA 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' DON OSBORN, FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy. Volume 17 focuses primarily on solar energy, with respect to heating, hot water, drying and detoxification. Specific chapter subjects include: Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future Quantum Well Solar Cells Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective Solar Heat for Industrial Processes Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and EnvironmentTrade Review"* 'Essential for any serious technical library' Professor Martin Green, University of New South Wales, Australia * 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' Don Osborn, formerly of Sacramento Municipal Utility District"Table of ContentsForeword * Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future * Quantum Well Solar Cells * Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics * Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water * Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy * Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective * Solar Heat for Industrial Processes * Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Building Energy Research: Volume 2
Book Synopsis'Several high quality scientific journals are published in the area of building energy and indoor/outdoor environment; however, one has been missing. Advances in Building Energy Research fills the gap. I recommend ABER to all technical libraries, research institutes and universities. It should also be used by construction companies and those manufacturing building materials and building products.' Professor Olli Sepp nen, President of REHVA (Federation of Heating and Air-conditioning Associations) 'Advances in Building Energy Research is a unique index. It will be an inexhaustible resource for energy related sciences and a continuous inspiration for architects around the world.' N. Fintikakis, Architect and Director of UIA-ARES WP (Architecture and Renewable Energy Sources) Advances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings, linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems, simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book, this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this is a 'must have' reference on global developments in the field, suitable for architects and building engineers, environmental engineers, industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in building science, technical libraries and laboratories.Table of ContentsEvolution of Cool-Roof Standards in the US * A Review of Innovative Daylighting Systems * Physically Based Modelling of the Material and Gaseous Contaminant Interactions in Buildings: Models, Experimental Data and Future Developments * The Application of Urban Climate Research in the Design of Cities * Solar Air Conditioning: A Review of Technological and Market Perspectives * Experimental Methods in Ventilation * A Review of Optical Properties of Shading Devices * Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Feed-in Tariffs: Accelerating the Deployment of
Book SynopsisA feed-in tariff is a renewable energy law that obliges energy suppliers to buy electricity produced from renewable resources at a fixed price, usually over a fixed period - even from householders. These legal guarantees ensure investment security, and the support of all viable renewable energy technologies. Supporters argue that the feed-in model, if implemented effectively around the world, would greatly assist the energy revolution that is so desperately required; through CO2 reduction, market creation and development, job creation and improved energy security. Feed-in Tariffs is a concise introduction to feed-in laws, examining the experience of countries that have implemented this model. The author argues that the policy should be implemented anywhere with a suitable national power grid infrastructure, and identifies variations on the policy for those areas without. Alternative models and support schemes are examined to provide policy makers with the information required to consider the implementation of feed-in tariffs, and to introduce the concept to renewable energy technology manufacturers, producers, investors and supporters. With a foreword by Hermann Scheer. Published with the World Future Council.Trade Review'Feed-in laws are a vital tool in our armoury in the fight to stabilize our climate, and this comprehensive introduction shows why.' Tim Flannery, mammologist, paleontologist, environmental activist and author of The Future Eaters and The Weather Makers 'This book, particularly the chapter on Germany, helps us understand how feed-in tariffs can quickly shift the world's electricity generation to renewable sources of energy. We are all indebted to Miguel Mendonca for this timely contribution.' Lester R. Brown, President, Earth Policy Institute 'This book invites policy makers all over the world to adopt feed-in legislation for their countries or their regions. It will prove to be a very powerful tool when arguing for the right legislative steps towards an environmentally friendly and socially just energy system.' Hermann Scheer, member of the German Bundestag (Parliament), President of EUROSOLAR, and winner of the World Solar Prize and the Alternative Nobel Prize 'No other policy mechanism has produced more renewable energy more quickly than feed-in tariffs. Mendonca explains why this policy works so well and how others can use it to power a global renewable energy revolution.' Paul Gipe, author, advocate and analyst of renewable energy 'Humankind is in a race against time to replace our energy systems based on fossil fuels with ones based on renewables. This crucial book shows us how to achieve this. It demonstrates so clearly why a renewables policy based on feed-in tariffs is economically most efficient and effective. This is a 'must read' for policy makers.' Stewart Wallis, Executive Director, New Economics Foundation 'A mine of information.... Its strength is an almost encyclopaedic coverage of rules and regulations and their history' International Journal of Ambient Energy 'This book can...serve as a good basis for research on policies regarding renewable energies.' European Circular, Newsletter for ICLEI members, partners and friends, 2009. 'A contribution to the debate about feed-in tariffs.' Dr. Brenda Boardman, Institute of Physics.Table of ContentsForeword * Executive Summary * Introduction * Part I: Renewable Energy: Barriers and Support Schemes * Barriers to Renewable Energy * Renewable Energy Support Schemes * Energy Efficiency: The Essential Partner of Renewables * Part II: Policies Around the World * Germany's Success * Spain's Success * Policies in the US * Policies in Japan * The Developing World (by Dan Bristow) * Part III: Implemention and the Future * Feed-in Tariff Design Options * General Lessons for Effective Implementation * Organizations Aiding Renewable Energy Deployment * The Future: Policy, Technology, Employment and Investment * Bibliography * Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Selling Solar: The Diffusion of Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisTo solve the climate crisis, the world must make a wholesale shift to renewable energy technologies. With surging growth in emerging markets, this transformation takes on even greater urgency. The challenges – and opportunities – are immense. Selling Solar considers how such a shift might happen. Focusing on the case of solar photovoltaics, it shows how, at the start of the twenty-first century, this promising technology began to diffuse rapidly in select emerging markets, after years of struggling to take off. What were the initial barriers to diffusion? How were they overcome? Who did it? And how can this success be replicated? Drawing on literature on innovation diffusion and entrepreneurship, the author answers these questions, showing how entrepreneurs affected profound technological change not just through the solar systems they sold, but through the example they set to both new market entrants and policymakers. In analyzing how this happened, this book offers important lessons for the diffusion of a range of renewable energy technologies in emerging markets, and for the advancement of the sector as a whole. Selling Solar is essential reading for anyone who believes in a renewable energy future and wants it sooner rather than later.Trade Review'Few missions are more important than solarizing the developing world - Few people have more experience of this task than Damian Miller. This unmissable book is the story of making it happen.' Jeremy Leggett, Founder and Executive Chairman of Solar Century, and author of Half Gone and The Carbon War 'Selling Solar sheds light on the failures, successes, lessons learned and best-practice in the history of solar innovation diffusion in emerging market economies. Its analyses and sound recommendations, deriving from the author's long practice in this field, will provide a practical guideline in the future.' Hermann Scheer, General Chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy and President of EUROSOLAR 'An extremely useful publication which provides a very valuable assessment of how solar energy can be harnessed on a large scale using market approaches.' R. K. Pachauri, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 'Selling Solar is for everyone in the business of solar and solar support ... the solar trip of a lifetime from an expert who has experienced it all.' Photon International 'This book moves way beyond the headlines and explores the current and future of an exciting and dynamic industry.' Daniel Kammen, Professor, University of California Berkeley, Founding Director, Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory 'With a combination of entrepreneurial vision, persistence and policy innovation, Damian believes that the world can ignite a market for solar that always existed and was just waiting to happen.' Judge Business School, University of Cambridge 'There are books that inform, those that instruct, and those that inspire - Selling Solar does it all, and manages to be an absorbing and entertaining read at the same time.' Green Energy 'A report from the front line of entrepreneurial enterprise.' International Journal of Ambient Energy 'This book should be recommended reading for any policymaker who participated at the Copenhagen summit in December 2009 and really wants to make a difference in developing countries.' Institute of Physics Energy Group Newsletter 'The book provides an excellent argument for the need to ignite local entrepreneurs to establish infrastructure (sales, service and inventory) and to develop consumer credit in order to deliver a high capital item like solar in any market, developing or developed. I therefore support its primary conclusion, and recommend the book to interested readers.' Energy News 'The book is a land mark.' Renewable Energy Spectrum Magazine 'This richly-sourced overview of all the ways solar energy is operating in the lives of millions of rural and less-affluent people is quite inspiring! ...The Green Transition is clearly underway worldwide, as Damian Miller documents in this useful book.' EthicalMarkets.comTable of ContentsPrologue Part 1: Solar and Diffusion Theory 1. Solar in Emerging Markets 2. Diffusion Eheory and Entrepreneurship 3. Theory Applied to Solar Part 2: Case Studies in Entrepreneurship and Policy Formation 4. Solar Goes Commercial 5. Entrepreneurs as Agents of Change 6. The World Bank on a Learning Curve Part 3: Policy and Conclusions 7. Policy Guidance: Seeing it Like an Entrepreneur 8. Solar Tomorrow: 100 Million Solar Homes 9. Accelerating a Renewable Energy Future. Index
£170.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft
Book SynopsisBased on the 'soft path' approach to the energy sector, a transition is now under way to a soft path for water. This approach starts by ensuring that ecosystem needs for water are satisfied and then undertakes a radical approach to reducing human uses of water by economic and social incentives, including open decision-making, water markets and equitable pricing, and the application of super-efficient technology, all applied in ways that avoid jeopardizing quality of life. The soft path for water is therefore a management strategy that frees up water by curbing water waste. Making the Most of the Water We Have is the first to present and apply the water soft path approach. It has three aims: to bring to a wider audience the concept and the potential of water soft paths to demonstrate that soft path analysis is analytical and practical, and not just 'eco-dreaming' to indicate that soft paths are not only conceptually attractive but that they can be made economically and politically feasible. Includes a tool kit for planners and other practitioners. Published with POLIS Project and Friends of the EarthTrade Review'This book looks ahead to provide the context within which to consider our use and management of water as we enter an increasingly uncertain future.' Dr. David Suzuki, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, author, broadcaster 'The book provides a timely review of how political economies worldwide have been introducing soft path approaches. It is immensely strengthened by authors who introduced the idea to the water sector and diffused it among water scientists, engineers and planners.' From the Foreword by Professor J A [Tony] Allan, King's College London and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK 'It is the first book to present a comprehensive view of the soft path and focuses on water solutions, not just technologies but also analysis methods and governance. The importance of this book is its vision and attempt to persuade readers - stakeholders, educators, the media, NGOs, and water managers - to adhere to the soft path paradigm.' Water International 'Making the Most of the Water We Have lays out the key ingredients of a water soft path (WSP) in plain language. It makes its case with some really fine writing, especially in the first four chapters...The real achievement of this book is that it offers details regarding soft path water planning possibilities for rich nations and poor nations alike.' Robert Paehlke, Critical Policy StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Why a Water Soft Path, and Why Now Part 1: Water Soft Paths as Human Vision 2. Avoiding the Perfect Storm: Weathering Climate Change by Following its Effects on Water Resources 3. In the Beginning: Soft Energy Paths 4. Getting it Right: Misconceptions About the Soft Path 5. Practising Ecological Governance: The Case for the Soft Path for Water 6. Water Policy in Canada: Changing Course for the Soft Path Part 2: Water Soft Paths as Analytical Method 7. Getting Quantitative: The Canadian Water Soft Path Studies 8. Turning Principles into Practice: The WSP Scenario Builder 9. Thinking Beyond Pipes and Pumps: Water Soft Paths at the Urban Scale 10. WSP Analysis at a Watershed Scale 11. WSP Analysis at a Provincial Scale Part 3: Water Soft Paths as Planning Tool 12. Removing Institutional Barriers to Water Soft Paths: - Challenges and Opportunities 13. Pushing the Boundaries: Shifting Water Soft Paths Philosophy towards Hard Policy in Municipal Water Management 14. Green Buildings and Urban Space 15. Water Soft Path Thinking in the United States 16. Water Soft Path Thinking in Other Developed Economies – A. England B. The European Union C. Australia 17. Water Soft Path Thinking in Developing Countries – A. South Africa B. India C. Middle East and North Africa. Conclusion 18. A Water Future Different from the Past. Annex: How to Create A Soft Path Plan For Water. Index
£152.56
Taylor & Francis Ltd Photovoltaics in the Urban Environment: Lessons
Book SynopsisThe concept of cities as potential photovoltaic power plants is rapidly gaining prominence, but until now there has been no large scale study of the impacts of such development on urban fabric and infrastructure, or on inhabitants. This book, based on wide-ranging studies supported by the European Commission and International Energy Agency, is the first to properly address these issues. It sets out by looking at the implications on planning policy of PV in the urban environment, and giving an overview of the implementation and occupation processes. It then moves on to present detailed case studies from a range of European cites, examining the role of large scale PV installations in urban renewal and new urban area development stretching back over 15 years. It ends with a review of technical guidelines for PV, and regulation/legalities surrounding planning, building and grid connection. The book will form an essential resource for planners and developers who are considering including large scale PV in their plans and who want to understand what has (or hasn't) worked, and why. Published with Intelligent EnergyTrade Review'In order to meet the challenges the world is facing we need nothing less than a global revolution in ways that energy is supplied and used...This book is the first kind of systematic collation of concrete urban scale PV projects and experience...I trust that [it] will find numerous readers among a broad range of professionals ranging from architects and engineers to urban planners and project developers.' From the Foreword by Stefan Nowak, Chairman, IEA PVPS 'For the first time, this book pulls together an analusis of a number of case studies looking at urban-scale photovoltaic applications...this title is pertinent to architects, engineers, urban planners and project developers with an interest in this area.' Helen Bowman, The Environmentalist magazine, 2010.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Urban Planning with Photovoltaics 2. Case-Studies of Existing Urban Areas with Photovoltaics: Australia, Sydney Olympics Village Austria, Gleisdorf France, Grand-Lyon, La Darnaise Germany, Freiburg, Schlierberg Solar Estate Italy, Alessandria Japan, Jvosai Town Netherlands, Hal Region, 'City Of The Sun' Netherlands, Amsterdam, Nieuw Sloten Netherlands, Nieuwland Spain, Barcelona Sweden, Malm UK, Kirklees UK, London, Croydon US, Rancho Cordova, CA, Premier Gardens New Home Development 3. Case-Studies of Urban Areas with Plans for PV in the Future: Denmark, Valby, Sol I Valby France, Saint-Priest, Les Hauts De Feuilly France, Lyon, Lyon-Confluence Germany, Solar Urban Planning Berlin Germany, Solar Housing Estate Cologne-Wahn Germany, Solar Quarter Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck Portugal, Lisbon, Bairro Do Padre Cruz UK, Port of Barrow Redevelopment 4. Regulatory Framework and Financing 5. Design Guidelines Appendices List of Contributors Acknowledgements Source for Further Information Case-Study Matrix
£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Future Bioenergy and Sustainable Land Use
Book SynopsisBecause of the major opportunities and risks associated with it, and the complexity of the subject, bioenergy policy has in a short time become a challenging political task for regulators and planners – a task that can only be accomplished through worldwide cooperation and the creation of an international framework. This book's central message is that the sustainable potential of bioenergy, which can be tapped all over the world, should be utilized – provided that threats to sustainability are avoided. In particular, the use of bioenergy must not endanger food security or the goals of nature conservation and climate change mitigation.Trade Review'The new WBGU report shows that a sustainable use of bioenergy is possible and outlines how opportunities can be exploited while at the same time minimizing risks.' Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN Environment Programme 'Biofuels have been represented by some as a silver bullet to the climate change threat, and by others as a fatal mistake set to destroy forests and increase hunger; they are neither. Sane and sensibly developed they offer a chance to reduce emissions, generate employment and diversify rural livelihoods. But widespread commercialisation without proper sustainability standards could prove a disaster, causing more environmental and human harm than good. The new WBGU report shows that a sustainable use of bioenergy is possible and outlines how opportunities can be exploited while at the same time minimizing risks.' Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN Environment Programme 'Occasionally a review book lands on the desk that you know is going to become a constant source of reference.One that you will find yourself referring to again and again. Five stars.' En-Agri '...anybody interested in the future of the human race should read this volume.' Green Energy Magazine 'I liked this book because it is a multi-disciplinary approach to the problem...it gives an overview of the bioenergy and land use questions from the point of view of a large range of specialists related to this issue.' Nicolas Marron, Annals of Forest Science. '...the book provides an excellent resource for those working in this area and for students of environmental technology, in addition to providing thought-provoking material for policy makers.' Elaine Booth, Experimental Agriculture 'this large and detailed report examines the issues surrounding bioenergy from a global perspective and demonstrates how the sustainable use of bioenergy can help minimize risks to food security, nature conservation and climate change.' Unasylva 'Excellent resource for those working in this area' Elaine Booth, Journal of Experimental AgricultureTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Motives for Deploying Bioenergy 3. Sustainability Constraints Upon Bioenergy 4. Bioenergy, Land Use and Energy Systems: Situation and Trends 5. Competing uses 6. Modelling Global Energy Crop Potential 7. Biomass Cultivation and Conversion to Energy 8. Optimizing Bioenergy Integration and Deployment in Energy Systems 9. Sustainable Biomass Production and Bioenergy Deployment: A Synthesis 10. Global Bioenergy Policy 11. Research Recommendations 12. Recommendations for Action References Glossary
£152.56
Taylor & Francis Ltd Renewable Energy: Four Volume Set
Book SynopsisThis four-volume set, edited by a leading expert in the field, brings together in one collection a series of papers that have been fundamental to the development of renewable energy as a defined discipline. Some of the papers were first published many years ago, but they remain classics in their fields and retain their relevance to the understanding of current issues. The papers have been selected with the assistance of an eminent international editorial board. The set includes a general introduction and each volume is introduced by a new overview essay, placing the selected papers in context. The range of subject matter is considerable, including coverage of all the main renewable technologies, the fundamental principles by which they function, and the issues around their deployment such as planning, integration and socio-economic assessment. Overall, the set provides students, teachers and researchers, confronted with thousands of journal articles, book chapters and grey literature stretching back decades, with a ready-made selection of and commentary on the most important key writings in renewable energy. It will be an essential reference for libraries concerned with energy, technology and the environment.Trade Review'This timely compendium will be valuable for researchers entering the field and a valuable launch pad for businesses and other organisations developing and implementing sustainable energy systems.' Mark Diesendorf, Institute of Environmental Studies, University of New South Wales, Australia 'In response to energy security, economic growth, and climate change challenges, renewable energies is now a major and growing area of investments globally. These unique volumes offer perspectives on the evolution of renewables and their continued success. They are recommended to all interested in action for sustainability!' Thomas B. Johansson, International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics, Lund University, Sweden and Co-Chair, Global Energy Assessment, IIASATable of ContentsVolume I: Renewable Energy Origins and Flows 1. History Energy use by humans and their societies, milestones in technology development 2. Flows Solar energy cycle, creation of indirect flows and deposits 3. Resource base and demand Size of renewable energy resources, temporal variations, demand emphasis on measures that work in synergy with renewable energy Volume II: Renewable Energy Technologies I 1. Solar electricity Photovoltaic devices, photoelectrochemical devices, e.g. organic or polymer-based 2. Solar heat Small building-integrated, large communal concepts, concentrators Volume III: Renewable Energy Technologies II 1. Wind energy Converter types, on- and off-shore constructions 2. Biofuels Solid, liquid and gaseous fuels derived from agriculture, forestry and aquaculture 3. Other sources for conversion Hydropower, geothermal energy, wave power, etc. Volume IV: Renewable Energy in Society 1. Integrated approaches Integrating individual renewable energy technologies into supply systems 2. Socio-economic and environmental assessment Prices, direct and full cost, environmental assessment, life-cycle analysis 3. Scenario construction and analysis From visions to consistent and implementable system structures 4. Sustainability, planning and policy Visions, plans, policy requirements, communication, dealing with obstacles
£997.50
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Improving Energy Efficiency through Technology:
Book SynopsisThis innovative book explores the adoption of energy-saving technologies and their impact on energy efficiency improvements. It contains a mix of theoretical and empirical contributions, and combines and compares economic and physical indicators to monitor and analyze trends in energy efficiency. The authors pay considerable attention to empirical research on the determinants of energy-saving investment including uncertainty, energy-price volatility and subsidies. They also discuss the role of energy modeling in policy design and the potential effect of energy policies on technology diffusion in energy-extensive sectors. Written from a multi-disciplinary perspective, this book will appeal to academics and graduates in the areas of energy-saving technologies, energy economics and natural resource economics as well as policy makers - particularly those in energy policy. Contributors: K. Blok, H.L.F. de Groot, R.J.G.M. Florax, M. Harmelink, G.W. Hunter, S. Joosen, M.J. Koetse, P. Mulder, M.K. Patel, A. Ramirez, W.J.H. van Groenendaal, D.P. van Soest, H.R.J. VolleberghTrade Review’Increasing energy-efficiency is important because it offers the prospect of partly solving our climate change and energy security problems without pain. This book sheds further light on the issue, focusing on energy-extensive economic activities which, by sheer volume, collectively use a substantial amount of energy. That simple fact alone makes this book worthwhile, but there are many other gems.’- Richard Tol, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Ireland ’This book rightly focuses on energy efficiency for the less energy-intensive sectors of our economy. In many industrialized countries the share of these sectors is growing, yet little attention is paid to energy, either by companies themselves, or by policy-makers or scientists. While focusing mainly on experiences in the Netherlands, this book makes an excellent contribution to the study of these sectors and, most importantly, initiates more comprehensive multi-disciplinary analyses.’-Ernst Worrell, Utrecht University, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Preface INTRODUCTION 1. Energy Efficiency and Technological Change Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Henri L.F. de Groot and Peter Mulder PART I: TRENDS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY 2. A Spatial Perspective on Global Energy Productivity Trends Peter Mulder, Raymond J.G.M. Florax and Henri L.F. de Groot 3. Energy-Productivity Performance Across 14 OECD Countries: The Role of Energy-Extensive Sectors Peter Mulder and Henri L.F. de Groot 4. Using Physical Indicators to Monitor Energy Efficiency in Energy-Extensive Sectors Andrea Ramírez, Martin K. Patel and Kornelis Blok 5. Monitoring Energy Use and Energy Efficiency in the Dutch Service Sector Andrea Ramírez, Martin K. Patel and Kornelis Blok PART II: TECHNOLOGY AND INVESTMENT BEHAVIOUR 6. Adoption Criteria, Diffusion and Firm Size: The Role of Learning in Reconciling Theories of Endogenous Technical Change with Empirical Evidence Greg W. Hunter 7. A Meta-Regression Analysis of the Investment–Uncertainty Relationship Mark J. Koetse, Henri L.F. de Groot and Raymond J.G.M. Florax 8. The Effects of Uncertainty on Investments: Analysing the Environmental Impact of Energy Market Liberalization Daan P. van Soest and Henri L.F. de Groot PART III: ENERGY POLICY DESIGN 9. Energy Investment Behaviour: Firm Heterogeneity and Subsidy Design Daan P. van Soest and Herman R.J. Vollebergh 10. Effectiveness of Energy Policies in the Service Sector Kornelis Blok, Suzanne Joosen and Mirjam Harmelink 11. Energy Model and Policy Advice: The Effect of Model Choice Willem J.H. van Groenendaal EPILOGUE 12. Conclusions and Future Research Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Henri L.F. de Groot and Peter Mulder Index
£121.00
CABI Publishing Biofuels: Production, Application and Development
Book SynopsisProviding the world's growing population with its increasing demands for energy is a major challenge for science, business and society alike. Energy can be generated from many sources, but not all sources are suitable for every application. Much of today's technology has been built on solid, liquid and gaseous fuels derived from fossil sources. However, the supply of these is finite and their combustion produces carbon dioxide, one of the gases responsible for global warming. Therefore, alternative sources of energy are required which are renewable, sustainable and carbon neutral. This textbook explores the production of biofuels as alternatives to fossil fuels, focusing on the technological issues that need to be addressed for any new fuel source. Each type of biofuel currently in production is considered in detail, covering the benefits and problems with production and use and the potential for biological material to provide sufficient energy for the world's population - the principles on which future fuel development are based.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Energy and fossil fuel use Chapter 2: Consequences of burning fossil fuels Chapter 3: Mitigation of global warming Chapter 4: Biological solid fuels Chapter 5: Gaseous biofuels Chapter 6: Liquid biofuels to replace petrol Chapter 7: Liquid biofuels to replace diesel Chapter 8: Benefits and deficiencies of biofuels
£40.47
The Crowood Press Ltd Domestic Solar Energy: A Guide for the Home Owner
Book SynopsisDomestic Solar Energy is brimming with advice and information that will be of value to all those who are interested in making the optimum use of solar energy in the home. The author considers the impact of global warming and the international energy crisis before explaining how the home owner can evaluate the energy performance of his, or her, house and make better use of natural lighting. All aspects are covered of the installation of photovoltaic cells to a residential property using solar power to produce domestic electricity and to heat water. The costs are calculated and the benefits of installing a solar energy system are assessed.
£14.24
The Crowood Press Ltd Renewable Energy: A User's Guide
Book SynopsisEvery day there are news reports that highlight spiralling energy costs, accelerating energy consumption, serious concerns over fuel security and fears that oil production may soon decline. All such reports are set against a background of the most serious threat to the world today - global warming and the devastating impact of climate change.Trade Review'This user-friendly title written by an expert in power engineering provides a clearly illustrated guide to renewable energy, its benefits and applications' * The Environmentalist *
£14.24
Taylor & Francis Ltd Solar Technology: The Earthscan Expert Guide to
Book SynopsisSolar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of: passive solar building solar water heating solar space heating other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination) grid-connected photovoltaics stand-alone photovoltaics. It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Passive Solar Building 3. Solar Water Heating 4. Solar Space Heating 5. Other Solar Thermal Applications 6. Grid-connected Photovoltaics 7. Stand-alone Photovoltaics 8. Concentrating Solar Power 9. Conclusion 10. Resources
£152.56
Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Building Energy Research: Volume 4
Book SynopsisAdvances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings, linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems, simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book, this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this is a 'must have' reference on global developments in the field, suitable for architects and building engineers, environmental engineers, industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in building science, technical libraries and laboratories.Table of Contents1. Heating and Cooling Requirements of Buildings with Solar Louvre Devices 2. The Evaluation of HVAC Systems 3. Climatic Change and the Built Environment 4. Chromogenic Technologies 5. Natural Cross-Ventilation Studies and the Latest Simulation Design Tools Used in Building Ventilation-Related Research 6. Comfort Models and Cooling of Buildings in the Mediterranean Zone 7. Cool Materials and Cool Roofs in Mediterranean Buildings 8 . Artificial Intelligence for Energy Conservation in Buildings
£453.63
Taylor & Francis Ltd Renewable Energy for Residential Heating and
Book SynopsisHeating and cooling represent significant energy loads around the world, with the associated high level of carbon emissions. Many countries have commitments in place to derive an increasing proportion of the energy they use for heating and cooling from renewable sources; some are seeing greater success than others in moving towards these targets. This best practices handbook from the International Energy Agency's Renewable Energy Technology Deployment (RETD) Implementing Agreement provides energy policymakers and professionals in the renewable energy industry with a practical, easy to use guide and toolkit to the most effective policy options for deploying renewable energy for heating and cooling in the residential sector. The book opens with a comparative review of renewable energy for heating and cooling policies in a broad range of IEA member countries in Europe, Asia and North America and then goes on to present the policy approaches of the individual countries and more detailed studies of specific programmes. The second part of the book presents readers with flowcharts which allow them to navigate directly to the best practices which are most relevant to their situation. Planning, design and implementation are all covered, each with examination of the possible barriers that may be faced and the most appropriate policy response used to date. pUlished with IEA-RETD.Trade Review'Historically, finding sound, comprehensive information on policies supporting renewable heating and cooling has been a challenge. This book fills an important knowledge gap by clearly outlining best practices for a sector that is critical to increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix.' Kristin M. Seyboth, Senior Scientist, IPCC WG III Technical Support Unit, Germany 'Solar, biomass and geothermal resources already provide heating and cooling for single and multi-family dwellings. This book provides clear guidelines for both national and local policymakers wishing to tap the huge potential by encouraging further cost effective deployment.' Professor Ralph Sims, Massey University, New Zealand 'A wealth of information on best practices from real programs. A must read for those developing new programs to encourage the increased deployment of renewables, particularly solar thermal.' Doug McClenahan, former Chairman of the IEA's Solar Heating & Cooling Programme, CanadaTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Review of Country Experience 3. Review of Programs 4. Best Practices 5. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Country Summaries Appendix C: Program Selection Appendix D: Program Case Studies Appendix E: Best Practices Guide
£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft
Book SynopsisBased on the 'soft path' approach to the energy sector, a transition is now under way to a soft path for water. This approach starts by ensuring that ecosystem needs for water are satisfied and then undertakes a radical approach to reducing human uses of water by economic and social incentives, including open decision-making, water markets and equitable pricing, and the application of super-efficient technology, all applied in ways that avoid jeopardizing quality of life. The soft path for water is therefore a management strategy that frees up water by curbing water waste. Making the Most of the Water We Have is the first to present and apply the water soft path approach. It has three aims: to bring to a wider audience the concept and the potential of water soft paths to demonstrate that soft path analysis is analytical and practical, and not just 'eco-dreaming' to indicate that soft paths are not only conceptually attractive but that they can be made economically and politically feasible. Includes a tool kit for planners and other practitioners. Published with POLIS Project and Friends of the EarthTrade Review'This book looks ahead to provide the context within which to consider our use and management of water as we enter an increasingly uncertain future.' Dr. David Suzuki, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, author, broadcaster 'The book provides a timely review of how political economies worldwide have been introducing soft path approaches. It is immensely strengthened by authors who introduced the idea to the water sector and diffused it among water scientists, engineers and planners.' From the Foreword by Professor J A [Tony] Allan, King's College London and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK 'It is the first book to present a comprehensive view of the soft path and focuses on water solutions, not just technologies but also analysis methods and governance. The importance of this book is its vision and attempt to persuade readers - stakeholders, educators, the media, NGOs, and water managers - to adhere to the soft path paradigm.' Water International 'Making the Most of the Water We Have lays out the key ingredients of a water soft path (WSP) in plain language. It makes its case with some really fine writing, especially in the first four chapters...The real achievement of this book is that it offers details regarding soft path water planning possibilities for rich nations and poor nations alike.' Robert Paehlke, Critical Policy StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Why a Water Soft Path, and Why Now Part 1: Water Soft Paths as Human Vision 2. Avoiding the Perfect Storm: Weathering Climate Change by Following its Effects on Water Resources 3. In the Beginning: Soft Energy Paths 4. Getting it Right: Misconceptions About the Soft Path 5. Practising Ecological Governance: The Case for the Soft Path for Water 6. Water Policy in Canada: Changing Course for the Soft Path Part 2: Water Soft Paths as Analytical Method 7. Getting Quantitative: The Canadian Water Soft Path Studies 8. Turning Principles into Practice: The WSP Scenario Builder 9. Thinking Beyond Pipes and Pumps: Water Soft Paths at the Urban Scale 10. WSP Analysis at a Watershed Scale 11. WSP Analysis at a Provincial Scale Part 3: Water Soft Paths as Planning Tool 12. Removing Institutional Barriers to Water Soft Paths: - Challenges and Opportunities 13. Pushing the Boundaries: Shifting Water Soft Paths Philosophy towards Hard Policy in Municipal Water Management 14. Green Buildings and Urban Space 15. Water Soft Path Thinking in the United States 16. Water Soft Path Thinking in Other Developed Economies – A. England B. The European Union C. Australia 17. Water Soft Path Thinking in Developing Countries – A. South Africa B. India C. Middle East and North Africa. Conclusion 18. A Water Future Different from the Past. Annex: How to Create A Soft Path Plan For Water. Index
£46.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A
Book SynopsisNew third edition of the bestselling manual from the German Solar Energy Society (DGS), showing you the essential steps to plan and install a solar photovoltaic system. With a global focus, it has been updated to include sections on new technology and concepts, new legislation and the current PV market.Updates cover: new developments in inverter and module technology market situation worldwide and outlook integration to the grid (voltage stabilization, frequency, remote control) new legal requirements for installation and planning operational costs for dismantling and recycling feed-in management new requirements for fire protection new requirements in Europe for electric waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE) and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS). Also providing information on current developments in system design, economic analysis, operation and maintenance of PV systems, as well as new software tools, hybrid and tracking systems.An essential manual for installers, engineers and architects, it details every subject necessary for successful project implementation, from the technical design to the legal and marketing issues of PV installation. Trade ReviewReviews for previous edition:"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to solar photovoltaic systems." – Permaculture Magazine "A mine of useful practical information designed to help those involved with installing PV systems." – Renew MagazineTable of ContentsForeword 1. Photovoltaic Basics 2. PV Modules and Other Components of Grid-Connected Systems 3. Site Surveys and Shading Analysis 4. Planning and Sizing Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems 5. System Sizing, Design and Simulation Software 6. Mounting Systems and Building Integration 7. Installing, Commissioning and Operating Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems 8. Stand-alone Photovoltaic Systems 9. Economics and Environmental Issues 10. Marketing and Promotion Bibliography. Index.
£200.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Flexibility in Global Climate Policy: Beyond
Book SynopsisSince the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1997, the negotiation of policy responses to climate change has become an area of major research. This authoritative volume sets out the main debates and processes of joint implementation - bilateral or multilateral investments in greenhouse gas emission reduction or sequestration - and explores the issues involved in constructing an appropriate institutional framework. It examines the key economic, environmental, social and ethical impacts, and assesses the operational design of the flexibility mechanisms of joint implementation, including emissions trading and the Clean Development Mechanism. An approach is developed in which streamlined assessment procedures are combined with institutional safeguards in order to balance the demand for practical mechanisms with the environmental objectives of the Protocol. The book provides detailed case studies of energy sector investment in Eastern European host countries.Trade Review'It provides structure to the often fuzzy discussion on joint implementation mechanisms. It shows how things can be applied in practice. It transcends generalities by providing in-depth discussions of concepts, evaluation procedures, and scientific uncertainty.' Luc Hens, Human Ecology Department, Free University Brussels.Table of ContentsPreface * Beyond Joint Implementation: an Overview and Summary of the Argument * The Language of Flexibility: Operational Forms of Joint Implementation * Objectives of Joint Implementation: Towards a Multicriteria Evaluation Framework * The Baseline Question: Dealing with the Problem of Counterfactuality * Case Study Projects * Environmental ad Social Aspects of Joint Implementation: Methodologies and Case Study Results * Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis: Methodology and Case Study Results * Measures for Managing Flexibility: Dealing with Complexity and Uncertainty * Evaluating Joint Implementation Options: an Illustrative Analysis * Appendix 1: Analysis of Crediting Regimes * Notes * References * Index
£84.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Forward Drive: The Race to Build the Clean Car of
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive account of the past, present and future of the automobile examines the key trends, key technologies and key players involved in the race to develop clean, environmentally friendly vehicles that are affordable and that do not compromise on safety or design. Undertaking a rigorous interrogation of our global dependency on oil, the author demonstrates just how unwise and unnecessary this is in light of current developments such as the fuel cell revolution and the increasing viability of hybrid cars, which use both petrol and electricity - innovations that could signal a new era of clean, sustainable energy. The arguments put forward draw on support from an eclectic range of sources - including industry insiders, scientists, economists and environmentalists - to make for an enlightening read.Trade Review'Every car driver must read this book.' Quentin Willson, motoring author and broadcasterTable of ContentsPulling the Plug - A Brief History of Alternative Motion * A Dizzying Ride - Internal Combustion's Rapid Rise and Coming Decline * Engines of Ingenuity - New Technologies for the Clean Car * Road Warriors and Early Adopters - Living With a Battery-powered EV * U-turn - Getting Serious About Green Cars * The Global Green Car - Europe on the Fast Track * New Sun Rises in Japan * Thinking About Tomorrow - Visionaries, Pessimists and Investors at the Crossroads * Clearing the Air - Clean Cars and Sustainable Transportation in the 21st Century.* List of Interviewees * Notes * Select Bibliography * Index
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Hyden House Ltd Energy Revolution: Your Guide to Repowering the
Book SynopsisThe energy revolution is already underway as people around the world embrace renewable energy in their communities. This groundbreaking book summarises why we must switch to renewables and explains how this can be achieved where you live. It is packed full of success stories from energy pioneers in the UK, America, Europe, Asia and Africa. It shows how we can all play a vital role in the energy revolution and change the world, one community at a time!Drawing on the author's two decades of experience as a renewable energy engineer, community activist, consultant, business leader and government adviser, Energy Revolution gives you the tools to develop projects in your locality. This handbook covers everything needed to structure your community power company - the technology, site assessment, legal and business planning, fundraising and financial modelling - whilst putting people at the heart of your strategy. Change the system from the bottom up and make the next great leap forward to achieving clean, affordable, democratic energy. It's time for us to take control, relocalise, reduce costs and carbon emissions, repower our neighbourhoods and join the energy revolution.Trade ReviewReimagining our energy system offers the potential of a win-win-win future: low carbon energy, more resilient communities, vibrant local economies. What's more, it's possible and it's already happening. In these pages, Howard Johns paints a spellbinding picture of the revolution happening around us, and the part you could play in it. Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition movement; We must invest in renewable energy now to avert the worst effects of climate change. Howard Johns' Energy Revolution makes a compelling case for repowering our communities, putting an end to dirty power and the monopoly of the Big Six, and easing fuel poverty. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the energy industry and how we can transform it. Caroline Lucas, Member of Parliament (MP) for Brighton Pavilion since 2010 and Britain's first Green MP.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Hungry Dragon: How China’s Resource Quest is
Book SynopsisThis book explores China’s quest for energy sources, raw materials and natural resources around the world, with a specific emphasis on oil. China’s ubiquitous presence in Africa, Asia and Latin America is reshaping the world with regards to economics, politics and national security. It offers a comprehensive examination of China’s energy security strategy. The first two chapters delve into Chinese relations with energy markets and the world, and the global geopolitics of China's resource quest. This introductory section is complemented by three in-depth country case studies: Angola, Brazil and Cambodia. The two concluding chapters cover opportunities and risks to China, and examine how strategies can be developed into tangible actions. The volume also examines a number of overlapping debates regarding the varieties of capitalisms (autocratic vs. democratic), the urgent need for rebalancing as the world undergoes global financial crises and contestations to traditional powers, and the issues surrounding natural resource extraction in the context of global governance, neoliberalism and poverty traps.Key Features· Offers an in-depth analysis on the geopolitics of China's resource quest.· Assists students and scholars in understanding the Chinese model of autocratic capitalism and China’s novel ways of securing resources across three continents.· Explains China’s energy security strategy and its implications on US national security.· Explores the links between international relations and the geopolitics of scarcity.Trade Review"The Hungry Dragon arrives at a perfect time. Burgos and Ear, already authorities on China’s appetite for resources across the world in journals as varied as Asian Survey, Geopolitics and the Journal of Contemporary China, have written a book of incredible scope and breadth. The Hungry Dragon is the culmination of their scholarly efforts and indispensable for students and scholars of China and energy security alike. If you want to know about China’s energy security strategy and how the rest of the world, but most importantly America, should react, read this book!" - Wei Liang, Monterey Institute of International Studies and co-editor, China and Global Trade Governance: China’s Ten-Year Experience in the World Trade Organization"The dragon has awakened. Its appetite for energy and natural resources vastly exceed its internal supplies. This book examines the geopolitical ramifications of China’s quest for critical inputs. Given the increasing interconnectedness of global economies and the inherent limits of energy and natural resources, this book should be on your reading list. The authors write with fluid style and frame the key elements that pertain to this seminally important issue that applies to everyone, especially energy-gluttonous Americans who occupy 5% of the world population but consume 25% of world energy." - Jack Odle, Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University"Despite much alarmism about China's rise and global resource shortages, this well constructed volume suggests that fears of disruptions are misplaced. While the global economy is changing rapidly, China's growing confidence in international affairs means that it's rise is both peaceful and transformative. A very useful corrective to simplistic alarmism, this volume deserves a wide readership among both development and international relations scholars and policy makers."- Simon Dalby, CIGI chair in the Political Economy of Climate Change, Balsillie School of International Affairs."The Chinese empire has reawakened! The hungry dragon provides an outstanding vision of China’s quest to engross oil and other natural resources. Whether you are an expert in energy economics, international trade or national security, or if you simply have an interest on any of these areas, this book is a must read. The authors are recognized scholars with an excellent track record in their respective areas of research. Their experience and interesting writing style make this a very distinctive piece of work." - Dr Marco A. Palma, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University ‘The hungry dragon provides an outstanding vision of China’s quest to engross oil and other natural resources … this book is a must read.’- Dr Marco A. Palma, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University Burgos and Ear, already authorities on China’s appetite for resources across the world in journals … have written a book of incredible scope and breadth.’ - Wei Liang, Monterey Institute of International Studies and co-editor, China and Global Trade Governance: China’s Ten-Year Experience in the World Trade Organization‘The authors write with fluid style and frame the key elements that pertain to this seminally important issue that applies to everyone.’ - Jack Odle, Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University‘A very useful corrective to simplistic alarmism, this volume deserves a wide readership among both development and international relations scholars and policy makers.’ - Simon Dalby, CIGI chair in the Political Economy of Climate Change, Balsillie School of International Affairs'... a complete research on the China’s economy for the interest of the international community ... The research of Burgos Cáceres and Sophal Ear is easily accessible to a general audi-ence interested in understanding how China became a global power in our century, but also provides enough data to orient any study on the topic for academic specialists and policy practitioners.' - Albeiro Rodas, Don Bosco Foundation of Cambodia 'With its hard realist no-nonsense subtext on China’s voracious appetite for finite resources matched by genuine concerns over potential for conflict and alarming environmental trends, the authors have produced a compelling, if fact-packed, text that should seek a wider audience.' - Geoffrey C. Gunn, Emeritus, Nagasaki University'The Hungry Dragon by Burgos Cáceres and Sophal Ear is a rare book and a treat to read... The data and analysis contained in the book go a long way in illuminating a dynamic geopolitical situation where large global powers, and their money and influence, play a pivotal role in political economies of the countries where the resources are extracted.' Sean Yiath, University of California‘The hungry dragon provides an outstanding vision of China’s quest to engross oil and other natural resources … this book is a must read.’- Dr Marco A. Palma, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University Burgos and Ear, already authorities on China’s appetite for resources across the world in journals … have written a book of incredible scope and breadth.’ - Wei Liang, Monterey Institute of International Studies and co-editor, China and Global Trade Governance: China’s Ten-Year Experience in the World Trade Organization‘The authors write with fluid style and frame the key elements that pertain to this seminally important issue that applies to everyone.’ - Jack Odle, Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University‘A very useful corrective to simplistic alarmism, this volume deserves a wide readership among both development and international relations scholars and policy makers.’ - Simon Dalby, CIGI chair in the Political Economy of Climate Change, Balsillie School of International Affairs'... a complete research on the China’s economy for the interest of the international community ... The research of Burgos Cáceres and Sophal Ear is easily accessible to a general audi-ence interested in understanding how China became a global power in our century, but also provides enough data to orient any study on the topic for academic specialists and policy practitioners.' - Albeiro Rodas, Don Bosco Foundation of Cambodia 'With its hard realist no-nonsense subtext on China’s voracious appetite for finite resources matched by genuine concerns over potential for conflict and alarming environmental trends, the authors have produced a compelling, if fact-packed, text that should seek a wider audience.' - Geoffrey C. Gunn, Emeritus, Nagasaki UniversityTable of ContentsPreface I. Introduction Chapter 1: China, Energy, and the World Chapter 2: The Geopolitics of China’s Global Resources Quest II. Country Case Studies Chapter 3: Angola Chapter 4: Brazil Chapter 5: Cambodia III. Conclusion Chapter 6: Assessing Opportunities, Mitigating Risks Chapter 7: From Strategies to Actions Bibliography Acknowledgements Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to
Book SynopsisTranslating wind energy research into useable technology Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field. A compilation of papers from the British Wind Energy Association's 19th Annual Conference, this book details the recent advances and projects from industry, academic institutions, government institutions, and private investors from around the world. This year's conference emphasized the translational aspect of wind energy research, focusing on advances that contribute directly to marketable technology.Table of ContentsPart 1 Keynote session: conference welcoming address, R. Hunter; conference opening address, J. Battle; wind energy industry and environmental bodies - friends not foes!, M. Mathers. Part 2 Overviews and perspectives: windfarms of the UK - a 1997 update, P. Hannah; UK DTI wind programme area - review and current priorities, J.W. Craig; winning the communications war, A. Hyde. Part 3 Windfarm design and construction: logistical problems with constructing windfarms in remote Scottish locations, R.P. Blunden and A. Schimidt; road construction at Novar windfarm, P.C. McLellan et al; WINDOPS - a new PC-based approach for windfarm design and optimization, N.G. Douglas et al. Part 4 Windfarm power quality: experience of windfarm electrical issues in Europe and further afield, P. Gardner; the use of advanced static VAR compensators to improve the power quality of windfarms, Z. Saad-Saoud and N. Jenkins. Part 5 Wind turbine philosophies: light can be tough, P.H. Geraets et al; common fallacies in wind turbine design, P. Jamieson; a 20kW grid-connected wind turbine for rural electicity users, G. Jenkins et al; aerodynamic damping for flexible structures, K. Kaiser. Part 6 Autonomous systems: an improved model for estimating the yearly performance of photo-voltaic, wind and hybrid energy systems, A.N. Celik and R. Marshall; control of an integrated wind turbine generator and photo-voltaic system for battery charging, S. Arul Daniel et al; computer modelling of a large-scale stand-alone wind-powered desalination plant, Z. Rahal and D.G. Infield. Part 7 Standards, design methods and technical tools: identification of low-cycle effects on wind turbine component lifetime estimation, F. Mouzakis and E. Morfiadakis; inspection of a lightning-damaged wind turbine blade, G.M. Smith and B.R. Clayton; the mast on the house, L. Landberg; examining the relationship between wind turbine blade performance and tip vortex behaviour in the wake, J. Whale. Part 8 Components: development of blade test facility to accommodate flexible blade assembly for the new MS4 wind turbine, K. McLernon et al; high-current and high-voltage testing of wind turbine blades and bearings, I. Cotton et al; mass savings in wind turbine towers, M. Johnston and J. Twidell. Part 9 Planning: "developing planning for renewables" for Scotland, C. Revie; life-cycle assessment of wind energy - a case study based on Baix Ebre windfarm, Spain, T.M. Waters et al. Part 10 Visual and aesthetic considerations: computer-generated video fly-through - an aid to visual impact assessment for windfarms, G. Neilson et al; assessing the impact of windfarms - the learning curve in Cornwall, A. Hull; winds of change, C. Palmer and L. Short. (Part contents)
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Wave Power: Moving Towards Commercial Viability
Book SynopsisEnergy capture from wind-driven waves As the push for alternative energy sources gathers momentum, wave power has generated interest as an unlimited — and unlimitedly renewable — energy supply. Researchers from around the world are investigating wave dynamics, energy of motion, and the capture of energy carried by waves. Wave Power: Moving Towards Commercial Viability presents an overview of the latest developments in the field and the remaining barriers to viability. Representing the work of industry and academic researchers on the forefront of the alternative energy challenge, this book provides researchers, engineers, and investors with useful insight for moving forward.Table of ContentsTechnical papers: UK government policy in wave energy; an overview of wave energy technologies - status, performace and costs; design and construction of the OWC wave power plant at the Azores; the history and status of the LIMPET project; the history and status of the Pelamis wave energy converter; Sea Power International - floating wave power vessel (FWPV); the history, current status, and future prospects for the modular OPT wave system as reviewed; the challenge of mobilizing finance for funding the construction of wave power plants in Europe. Panel reports: wave power - the marine foresight panel view; wave energy - European actions, priorities and targets; wave power needs champions; the offshore industry; wave energy - from a utility perpsective. Poster presentations: P S Frog - a promising wave-energy converter; control strategies for maximizing power output from wave energy converters with turbine losses; the direct energy conversion method - the use of linear generators to capture and convert sea energy directly to electrical power.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solar Low Energy Houses of IEA Task 13
Book SynopsisThe International Energy Agency's Task 13 is to advance solar building technologies. As part of that programme, 15 houses in 12 countries have been built to test new technologies and strategies for achieving low energy demand while maintaining a good indoor climate.;The principal strategies used and evaluated are: minimization of heat losses, profiting from passive solar and internal gains, heating with an active solar system, heating with recovered heat and providing auxiliary heat efficiently.;For each house, this work provides a list of energy features incorporated, an analysis of energy demand, a floor plan, and a description of methods of construction. The houses range from apartment blocks to detached and terraced housing. Local weather conditions, building styles and cultural requirements are taken into consideration.Table of Contents1. Austrian Row House in Lustenau; 2. Belgian Row House in Louvain-la-Neuve; 3. Canadian Single-family House in Brampton; 4. Canadian Single–family House in Waterloo; 5. Danish Row Houses at Kolding; 6. Finnish Single–family House in Pietarsaari; 7. German Duplex in Rottweil; 8. German Row House in Berlin; 9. Japanese Duplex in Iwaki; ch0010 The Netherlands Apartment Building in Amstelveen; 11. Norwegian Row House at Hamar; 12. Swedish Single–family House in Röskär; 13. Swiss Duplex in Gelterkinden; 14. American Single–family House at Grand Canyon; 15. American Single–family House at Yosemite;
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Photovoltaics in Cold Climates
Book SynopsisProviding electric power to remote, cold regions at high latitude or altitude can be an expensive and technically challenging task. Photovoltaics (PV) provide a reliable and cost-effective solution yet their potential is underdeveloped, in part because of a lack of knowledge about their effectiveness in cold climates. This book illustrates the potential and the techniques for using PV in cold climates. The book starts with a general section illustrating how PV can be applied in cold climates, with a succinct overview of the main considerations and chapters covering both the solar resource and the economics. It then covers the effects of cold climates on PV systems looking at the issues around the array and electronics, the battery and energy management. The third section covers design considerations and possible configurations (stand alone/battery systems, hybrid systems, seasonal storage and system simulation). The next part covers installation and operation and the book concludes with several case studies. The book will be invaluable both for all managers charged with providing power to cold climates whether for dwellings, other buildings or technical installations and for all technicians, engineers, installers and researchers working on such installations. It will also be of great interest to those working with PV in any form, or interested to see PV technology reach its full potential.Table of ContentsGeneral, The effects of cold climates on photovoltaic systems, Designing photovoltaic systems for cold climate regions, Installation and operation, Case studes.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solar Air Systems: A Design Handbook
Book SynopsisActive solar systems for air heating are a straightforward yet effective way of using solar energy for space heating and tempering ventilation air. They offer some unique advantages over solar water systems, can offer improved comfort and fuller use of solar gains than passive solar systems and are a natural fit with mechanically ventilated buildings. They can be economical, with short pay-back periods and can act not only as space heating or ventilation air heating but also for water pre-heating, sunshading, electricity generation (with hybrid photovoltaic systems) and can help induce cooling. This design handbook takes architects and building engineers through the process of designing and selecting an active solar system from the six types presented, optimizing the system using nomograms and curves, and finally dimensioning the components of the system. Tips are offered regarding the construction and how to avoid problems. The book will provide essential design information for all architects, building engineers and other building design professionals and all those concerned to reduce the environmental impact of buildings.Table of ContentsForeword * Introduction * Systems * Alternative Uses of Systems * Components * Accessories * Appendices
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solar Air Systems - Built Examples
Book SynopsisThirty-five different buildings with successfully installed solar air systems are described and documented. The building types cover single family houses, apartment buildings, schools, sports halls, and industrial commercial buildings with six different configurations of solar air systems used. Each example building is described over several pages, with plans, performance details and illustrations provided. This is supplemented by a summary of the types of system used.Table of ContentsForeword * Terminology * Units * Introduction * Single-Family Homes * Apartment Buildings * Schools * Sports Halls * Industrial Buildings * Office Buildings * Appendices
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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 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 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 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 Achieving Building Comfort by Natural Means
Book SynopsisAchieving Building Comfort by Natural Means explores examples of green building designs and methods that are currently being used around the world to achieve human comfort in buildings. The operation of buildings accounts for more than 40% of total energy use and is a major source of carbon emissions. It is imperative that this consumption be substantially decreased and that energy needed for building comfort is obtained from renewable and environmentally friendly sources. This book brings together a global group of contributors who look at factors such as location, climate, building materials, energy management, ventilation, thermal environmental conditions, shading, lighting, acoustics, and more that are critical for achieving buildings that are more sustainable.Thermal comfort and climatic potential of ventilative cooling in Italian climates is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.Table of Contents1) Sustainable schools: their passive systems to provide comfort with natural means as an educational example for pupils and their parents2) Living bricks can generate energy in the home and wean humanity off fossil fuels3) High Comfort – Low Impact: Integration of thermal mass in Pursuit of Designing Sustainable Buildings4) Enhancing the microclimate towards outdoor thermal comfort in Urban Isles of the Mediterranean Region5) "Energy management & savings in the domestic situation, A Case Study"6) Adoptable and Sustainability for visual and perceptive comfort: Neuroscience and Architecture7) Keeping cool under the hot Arewa Sun; natural cooling systems in Traditional Hausa Buildings in Nigeria8) The role of shading, natural ventilation, daylighting and comfort in enhancing indoor environmental quality and liveability in the age of COVID-199) Diachronic analysis of daylight design and management techniques in Mediterranean Region10) Passive Solar Design: The influence of building Geometry and Orientation on Solar Performance of Mosque in the Tropics11) Thermal and Visual Adaptive Comfort: Field Studies in Portugal12) "Rethinking building habitat for comfort and human wellbeing:Digital technologies for nature-based design"13) Renovating Heritage Buildings into Daylit Enjoyable and Visually Comfortable Museums/Galleries 14) Assessment of Indoor Heat Gain using Overall Thermal Value (OTTV) in the Rural Houses of Andhra Pradesh, India15) Climate- Sensitive Architecture, is natural comfort possible?16) "Design Elements of Building Comfort in Arid Zone of Arabian Countries The Significance Role of Orientation and Courtyard"17) Providing thermal comfort for buildings’ inhabitants through natural cooling and ventilation systems: Wind Towers18) Thermal comfort and climatic potential of ventilative cooling in Italian climates 19) Energy retrofit of traditional buildings in a warm –humid urban climate
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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 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 International Publishing AG A Solar Car Primer: A Guide to the Design and
Book SynopsisThis exciting primer on Solar Racing literally starts from the ground up, describing how the interactions of a vehicle with its environment circumscribe its ultimate success, from aerodynamics to resistance and propulsion. By demonstrating how to mathematically model these underlying physical phenomena, the author helps solar racing competitors carefully select key characteristics of the vehicle, such as weight and shape, to produce optimal speed. Energy conversion and demand are given particular attention, followed by chapters devoted to examining solar racers’ design, manufacture and testing using a structured problem-solving process to keep projects on track and on schedule. A chapter devoted to energy management strategies provides invaluable tips on maximizing average speed during a race. Complex issues such as ventilation system analysis and performance simulation are covered in dedicated appendices. The financial aspect of project design is not neglected, as both fund-raising and cost estimation are given in-depth consideration.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Interactions with the Atmosphere and Road.- Interaction with the Sun.- Storing Solar Energy.- Electric Motor Drives.- Electric Power Conversion and Distribution.- Instrumentation.- Solar Racer – Specification.- Solar Racer – Concept Generation and Selection.- Solar Racer – Detailed Design.- Solar Racer – Construction.- Testing.- Energy Management.- Fund Raising and Public Relations.- A Solar Car-Based Learning Community.- Sample Race Rules.- The Drag Build-Up Method.- Ventilation System Analysis.- Performance Simulation.- Rolling Resistance Calculation.- Stability Calculations.- Structural Load Estimation.- NomenclatureIndex.
£71.99
Springer International Publishing AG Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisThis book is a uniquely pedagogical while still comprehensive state-of-the-art description of LCA-methodology and its broad range of applications. The five parts of the book conveniently provide: I) the history and context of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with its central role as quantitative and scientifically-based tool supporting society’s transitioning towards a sustainable economy; II) all there is to know about LCA methodology illustrated by a red-thread example which evolves as the reader advances; III) a wealth of information on a broad range of LCA applications with dedicated chapters on policy development, prospective LCA, life cycle management, waste, energy, construction and building, nanotechnology, agrifood, transport, and LCA-related concepts such as footprinting, ecolabelling,design for environment, and cradle to cradle. IV) A cookbook giving the reader recipes for all the concrete actions needed to perform an LCA. V) An appendix with an LCA report template, a full example LCA report serving as inspiration for students who write their first LCA report, and a more detailed overview of existing LCIA methods and their similarities and differences.Trade Review“Intended to serve as a textbook and a guidance manual on how to conduct LCA’s, the target audience is a rather broad group. … this book is a welcomed addition to the current suite of literature on life cycle assessment. … the book is very well organized. The editors deserve credit for developing a logical flow of material with each section building on the last.” (Mary Ann Curran, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Vol. 23, 2018)Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Methodology.- Applications.- LCA Cookbook.
£123.49
Springer International Publishing AG Principles of Solar Gas Turbines for Electricity
Book SynopsisThis is the first book dedicated to solar gas turbines, providing fundamental knowledge and state-of-the-art developments in the field. A gas turbine is a heat engine in which a mixture of fuel and air is burned in a chamber that is an integral part of the flow circuit of the working fluid. The burnt gas mixture expands and turns the turbine, which can be connected to a generator for electricity production. Solar gas turbines offer an important alternative to conventional gas turbines driven by non-renewable, polluting fossil fuels such as diesel or natural gas. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic as well as numerous illustrations.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Main components and thermodynamic cycles of solarized gas turbines.- 3.Configuration of solarised gas turbines.- 4. Design, testing and installation of solarised gas turbines.- 5. Economics of solarized gas turbines.- Appendices.
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