Energy technology and engineering Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Pipeline Safety & Security
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Gasification: Chemistry, Processes & Applications
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of the chemistry, processes and application of gasification processes. Topics discussed include experimental activities in a flexible gasification pilot plant; water gas shift and membrane reactor studies for the production of a hydrogen-rich stream in steam-oxygen gasification processes; the development of a dynamic model for a stratified downdraft wood gasifier; gasification of biomass for the production of syngas with reduced tar formation; the System Biomass Gasifier and its operation and the study of the catalytic effect of magnetite in the gasification of chars from lignite/rubber mixtures.
£138.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Distributed
Book SynopsisIn this book, systems and technologies of distributed generation (DG) for electricity generation or Combined Heat and Power (CHP) are discussed. DG generally refers to micro and small-scale (typically 1 kW-50 MW) electric power generators that produce electricity at a site close to customers or that are tied to an electric distribution system. Distributed generators include, but are not limited to synchronous generators, induction generators, reciprocating engines, micro turbines, combustion gas turbines, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines.
£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Sustainable Petroleum Operations
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of sustainable petroleum operations. Topics discussed include greening of petroleum operations; a novel environmental risk management model for petroleum operations; an approach for conflict resolution in oil and gas operations; technological analysis and quantitative assessment of oil and gas development and air pollution and carbon assessment framework for oil and gas developments.
£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Sustainable Petroleum
Book SynopsisPetroleum engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the activities related to the production of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. Subsurface activities are deemed to fall within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, which are the activities of finding and producing hydrocarbons. This book presents current research in the study of sustainable petroleum engineering including topics such as optimisation techniques in groundwater monitoring network design for petroleum contaminant detection; a relation-analysis-based approach for assessing risks of petroleum-contaminated sites and an improved model for predicting formation damage induced by oilfield scales.
£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 8
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including recent research in thermoelectric power generation; thermal energy and sustainable development in the Sudan; nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for Li-Ion batteries; resonant wireless power transmission; energy reduction in the building sector and power transmission over optical fibres.
£202.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Energy Research
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£198.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Identifying New Science for Tomorrow's Energy
Book SynopsisOver the past five years, the Department of Energy''s Office of Basic Energy Sciences has engaged thousands of scientists around the world to study the current status, limiting factors and specific fundamental scientific bottlenecks blocking the widespread implementation of alternate energy technologies. From these efforts, it becomes clear that the magnitude of the challenge is so immense that existing approaches will not be enough to secure our energy future. Instead, meeting the challenge will require fundamental understanding and scientific breakthroughs in new materials and chemical processes to make possible new energy technologies and performance levels far beyond what is now possible. This book discusses and identifies strategic goals for which transformational scientific breakthroughs are urgently being researched for tomorrow''s energy needs.
£227.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Actions for Transforming the U.S. Energy Economy
Book SynopsisA clean, secure, safe and affordable energy future is among the pre-eminent challenges facing the United States, and a major acceleration is needed in the pace of energy technology innovation, invention, translation, adoption and diffusion. The U.S. must be at the forefront of energy technology innovation over the next decade for reasons of economic competitiveness, environment and security. Meeting this challenge will require extraordinary actions at the Federal level, in concert with the private sector that owns and operates the vast majority of the energy supply. This book examines the challenge ahead for building a sustainable energy future and transforming the U.S. energy economy.
£132.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Resources: Development, Distribution &
Book SynopsisThere is an increase in the projection of future electricity demand across the globe. In the projections from the International Energy Outlook 2010 (IEO2010), the total energy consumption will increase by 49% from 2007 to 2035 (1.4% per year). Based on those reports, it is seen that the use of energy will increase over that time (considering world oil prices will remain relatively high through most of the projection period). There is also an effort being made to search for sustainable and clean energy, like as generated by wind, solar, wave, tide, geothermal and hydroelectricity. This book takes in consideration the following themes: wind power generation, bioenergy, nuclear energy, hydroelectric energy and energy transportation.
£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advanced Power Systems Using Bituminous Coal
Book SynopsisToday''s energy situation has created a dilemma for coal use in the United States. On one hand, the environmental challenges of using coal appear formidable, particularly with growing concern over the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on global climate change. On the other hand, the projected demand for electricity, coupled with high fuel costs, presents a near-term opportunity for the greater use of coal to ensure energy security for America. This solution to coal''s "Catch-22" can be achieved through technological advancements that enable coal-based energy plants to produce much needed electricity and fuels for secure and stable economic growth. This book examines the development of the technological pathway of advanced power systems using bituminous coal.
£132.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Storage
Book SynopsisEnergy storage can be utilised in a wide range of applications. The main types of applications covered by the chapters in the present volume include utility and other electrical power systems, conventional and renewable power generation, renewable energy sources, heat pumps, building heating and cooling and district energy systems. The ability of energy storage to facilitate the efficient, effective and economic operation of renewable energy systems is reinforced in this volume, with chapters focusing on using energy storage to improve solar power plants and other renewable energy applications. This book addresses both existing and potential future energy storage technologies and systems.
£297.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Terrestrial Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
Book SynopsisVegetation is able, through photosynthesis, to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it to carbohydrates. Some of this carbon returns to the atmosphere through decay or burning, but much of it can remain in the soil or in plant tissues for many years. By improved management practices, the amount of carbon stored in soils and plants can be increased. Storing carbon in this way is referred to as terrestrial sequestration. This book examines the land types and management methods that can maximise carbon storage in vegetation and soil and explores the analytical techniques necessary to monitor, verify and account for terrestrially stored carbon, which is required for this carbon to be traded.
£227.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Clean & Renewable Energy Standards: Options &
Book SynopsisDuring his 25 January 2011 State of the Union speech, President Obama proposed a Clean Energy Standard (CES) policy framework that would result in 80% of U.S. electricity generation coming from "clean energy" sources by 2035. "Clean energy," as described by President Obama, would include renewables, nuclear power and partial credits for clean coal and efficient natural gas. This book examines the design elements of previous CES proposals, summarizes the Administration''s CES policy framework, provides state-level baseline CES compliance analysis, and presents several policy options that Congress might consider as part of a CES debate.
£52.69
Nova Science Publishers Inc Modular Electricity Storage: Benefits & Costs
Book SynopsisAn expanding array of state-of-the-art and emerging technologies are opening new opportunities to improve and/or to reduce the costs to generate, deliver and use electricity. One of these technologies is modular electricity storage (MES). In this book, the specific utility application addressed is the use of MES to reduce the cost of electricity delivery by reducing the cost of electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment. Specifically, MES would be used to defer expensive improvements or capacity additions to T&D equipment by providing modular capacity additions as needed.
£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 9
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including recent research in the development of green energy saving mechanisms; seasonal thermal energy storage of underground heat; free carbon technologies in developing nations; energy efficiency in buildings; standby losses in power demand in electricity distribution systems with high penetration of small electronic devices; solar water heating; energy consumption and economic growth in Pakistan and biodiesel production from Langmuir-Blodgett lipase engineering.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Neurobiology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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£92.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Improving Energy Efficiency & Greenhouse Gas
Book SynopsisThe U.S. pulp and paper industry consumes over $7 billion worth of purchased fuels and electricity per year. Energy efficiency improvement is an important way to reduce these costs and to increase predictable earnings, especially in times of high energy price volatility. There are a variety of opportunities available at individual plants in the U.S. pulp and paper industry to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner. This book discusses energy efficiency practices and energy-efficient technologies that can be implemented at the component, process, facility and organisational levels. An overview of the trends, structure and energy consumption characteristics of the U.S. pulp and paper industry, along with descriptions of the major process technologies used within the industry are discussed.
£202.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Thin Film Solar Cells: Current Status & Future
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£166.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Efficiency Through Combined Heat & Power
Book SynopsisCombined Heat and Power (CHP) is the sequential or simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in a single, integrated system. CHP systems consist of a number of individual components-prime mover (heat engine), generator, heat recovery, and electrical interconnection-configured into an integrated whole. This book reviews the technical and economic characterisation of biomass resources, biomass preparation, energy conversion technologies, power production systems, and complete integrated systems.
£198.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Refrigeration: Theory, Technology & Applications
Book SynopsisRefrigeration is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space, or from a substance, and moving it to a place where it is unobjectionable. The primary purpose of refrigeration is lowering the temperature of the enclosed space or substance and then maintaining that lower temperature. This book reviews research on refrigeration including an overview of up-to-date developments and technology in the field of magnetic refrigeration at room temperature (RTMR); an alternative approach based on artificial neural networks (ANNs) to determine thermodynamic properties of refrigerants; solar powered sorption refrigeration and air conditioning; the modelling of chilling and freezing processes and others.
£234.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of renewable energy sources, the environment and sustainable development. This includes all the renewable energy technologies, materials and their development, energy efficiency systems, energy conservation scenarios, energy savings and other mitigation measures necessary to reduce climate change. Also explored in this volume is ocean energy, its benefits and barriers and solar radiation as a primary daytime source of energy. Various scenarios are extrapolated in order to assess the potential environmental impact of increasing world population and consumption throughout the 21st century and a general overview of the world-wide trend in fossil fuels.
£112.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy storage systems; oil shale extraction and applications; properties and sources of diesel fuels; and the rational use of renewable energy on Earth. Discussed in this compilation is fermentable sugar production from lignocellulois biomass in the production of renewable biofuels and other bio-products and the effects of chemical structure on oil shale pyrolysis. This book also presents a review of energy storage and redistribution associated with photovoltaic energy as well as the deep oxidative desulfurisation of diesel fuels by heteropoly acid mesoporous composite catalysts.
£202.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Clean Energy: Resources, Production &
Book SynopsisClimate change issues, the reduced world reserves of fossils, and higher and higher fuel prices play an important role in the development of clean technologies, such as biohydrogen, biodiesel and bioethanol, for producing renewable energy. This book gathers and presents current research from across the globe in the study of clean energy resources, their production and developments.
£234.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 4
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of improvements of HVAC conditions; biological monitoring using wildlife; second law based methods for improvement of energy systems; the expression of wind power; history and evolution of fusion power plant studies; EPA''s SO2 policy and it''s regional impacts; global climate change; and energy previsions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
£234.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Photovoltaics: Local Industry Development,
Book SynopsisThe U.S. photovoltaic (PV) industry is forecast to grow in both the short term and the long term. It represents a significant opportunity for economic development and job creation in communities throughout the United States. The PV industry is best regarded as two major sectors: PV products (a sector of businesses that manufacture raw materials, PV modules and other components) and PV energy generation (a sector of services centred on the purchase of components and the installation of PV systems). This book provides background on the PV industry with a focus on helping communities evaluate opportunities in the photovoltaic industry and develop a strategic approach appropriate to a specific community.
£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Energy Vision for the U.S. Virgin Islands
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£227.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cybersecurity for the Electric Smart Grid:
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£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Clean Energy: Benefits & Lessons for States
Book SynopsisThis book organises and presents a comprehensive review of the multiple benefits of clean energy, together with an analytical framework that states can use to assess those benefits during the development and implementation of clean energy policies and programs. State clean energy initiatives can produce significant savings in fuel and electricity costs, the environment and public health and the economy.
£198.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Oil Prices: Fundamentals, Fluctuations & Impacts
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£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Carbon Capture Beyond 2020: Basic Research Needs
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£198.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 11
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including recent research in renewable energy, emerging energy technologies and sustainable development; the production of biofuels in the Italian energy system; hydrogen production in the dark fermentation process; price effects of biofuel tax credits and blending mandates; wind power as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable source of renewable energy; and using aquatic plants as biofuel sources.
£159.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM)
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£67.14
Nova Science Publishers Inc Further Explorations in the Energy-Water Nexus
Book SynopsisThe exploration for and production of oil and gas to meet our nation''s energy needs also results in the production of large quantities of water as a by-product. This water, which is produced from wells during exploration and production, is known as "produced water." Because produced water may contain a variety of contaminants, such as salts and minerals, it is often considered to be a waste stream that oil and gas producers must appropriately manage and treat before this water can be disposed of. If it is not appropriately managed or treated, the contaminants present in produced water discharged from oil and gas operations may threaten human health and the environment. This book explores the inextricable link between energy production and water with a focus on what is known about the volume and quality of produced water from oil and gas production; what practices are generally used to manage and treat produced water; and how the management of produced water is regulated at the federal level and in selected states.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Consumer Component in Renewable Energy Use:
Book SynopsisRenewable energy is available to consumers in three forms: (1) utility green pricing programs offered in regulated states, (2) competitive retail electricity products in deregulated or competitive markets, and (3) renewable energy certificates (RECs) purchased in over-the-counter transactions or through independent REC marketers. The objective of this book is to explore trends in consumer interest and awareness of renewable energy options through analysis of historical and regional survey data. This book documents green power marketing activities and trends in the United States and discusses the social acceptance of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Guidelines for Improved Duct Design & HVAC
Book SynopsisHeating and cooling losses from forced-air ducts can result in high energy costs, lead to thermal comfort problems, and -- in some extreme situations -- result in serious health and safety concerns. Reducing air leakage and conductive losses from ducts can be a straight-forward way to reduce energy use and improve comfort in homes. This book discusses the basics of air distribution and duct design; strategies to seal and insulate ducts in existing homes; accurate heating and cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment sizing.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Energy Markets: Industry, Installation,
Book SynopsisThe potential economic benefits of the growing renewable energy sector have led to increased federal, state, and local investments in solar industries, including federal grants for expanded workforce training for U.S. solar installers. However, there remain gaps in the data required to understand the size and composition of the workforce needed to meet the demand for solar power. This book seeks to address that gap, improving the understanding of both the evolving needs of employers and the economic opportunity associated with solar market development. It also focuses on solar market trends through 31 December 2010. It provides an overview of the U.S. solar electricity market, including photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies, identifies successes and trends within the market from both global and U.S. perspectives, and offers a general overview of the state of the solar energy market.
£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc LEDs & Solid-State Lighting: Energy Savings
Book SynopsisLight-emitting diodes (LEDs), a type of solid-state lighting (SSL), offers the electric lighting market a new and revolutionary light source that saves energy and improves light quality, performance, and service. Today, white-light LEDs are competing or are poised to compete successfully with conventional lighting sources across a variety of general illumination applications due to their ability to offer high quality and cost-effective performance. This book forecasts the energy savings potential of light emitting diode (LED), white-light sources compared to conventional white-light sources (ie: incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge).
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc SunShot Initiative: Cost-Competitive Solar Energy
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£234.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hydrogen Production: Prospects & Processes
Book SynopsisAs many of the authors in this book note, the energy available in the hydrogen currently produced around the world is relatively small when compared to the global primary energy use. Such comparisons however yield a poor estimate of hydrogen''s importance as we undergo the necessary transition towards low carbon intensity energy generation systems. There are many possible scenarios for future global supply of energy. Production of hydrogen is of vital importance if we wish to secure reliable supplies of low carbon energy. This book is about the methods which can be used to produce the hydrogen that is needed. The methods presented range from those which seek to further develop existing technologies through refinement of the catalysts used, to new methods relying on direct use of sunlight or micro-organisms. The material presented ranges from topic reviews to experimental studies, many of which are at the forefront of their respective areas.
£227.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Offshore Oil & Gas Resources in the U.S., Cuba &
Book SynopsisThis book explores the prospects and processes of offshore oil and gas resources in the U.S., Cuba and Israel. Access to potential oil and gas resources under the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf continues to be controversial. The oil spill that occurred on April 20th, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico brought increased attention to off-shore drilling risks. Cuba is moving toward development of its offshore oil resources. While the country has proven oil reserves of just 0.1 billion barrels, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that offshore reserves in the North Cuba Basin could contain an additional 4.6 billion barrels of undiscovered technically recoverable crude oil. Israel has been dependent on energy imports since it became a nation in 1948, but recent offshore natural gas discoveries could change that and possibly make Israel an exporter of natural gas.
£52.69
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 10
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£159.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Storage Technologies for Power Grids &
Book SynopsisEnergy storage technology has great potential to improve electric power grids, to enable growth in renewable electricity generation, and to provide alternatives to oil-derived fuels in the nation''s transportation sector. In the electric power system, the promise of this technology lies in its potential to increase grid efficiency and reliability, optimizing power flows and supporting variable power supplies from wind and solar generation. In transportation, vehicles powered by batteries or other electric technologies have the potential to displace vehicles burning gasoline and diesel fuel, reducing associated emissions and demand for oil. This book summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding energy storage technologies for both electric power grid and electric vehicle applications. It also addresses the significant policy, market, and other non-technical factors that may impede storage adoption, and considers eight major categories of storage technology; pumped hydro, compressed air, batteries, capacitors, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, thermal storage, and hydrogen.
£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Shared Solar Power: Project Guides for
Book SynopsisIn communities across the United States, people are seeking alternatives to conventional energy sources. Whether they aim to increase energy independence, hedge against rising fuel costs, cut carbon emissions, or provide jobs, people are looking to community-scale renewable energy projects for solutions. Falling costs and creative new financing models have made solar projects, including community shared solar projects, more financially feasible. "Community shared solar" is defined as a solar-electric system that provides power and/or financial benefit to multiple community members. This book provides current detail on projects designed to increase access to solar energy and to reduce up-front costs for participants.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biomass Resource Allocation: Alternative Use
Book SynopsisThe Biomass Scenario Model (BSM) is a system dynamics model developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a tool to better understand the interaction of complex policies and their potential effects on the biofuel industry in the United States. This book provides a holistic understanding of the dynamics surrounding the allocation of biomass among uses that include traditional use, wood pellet exports, bio-based products and bioproducts, biopower and biofuels. Also discussed is a methodology for modeling tradeoffs between alternative uses of scarce biomass energy resources using a linear program (LP) designed to estimate concurrent biomass allocations to the transportation and electricity market sectors. The LP model is called the Biomass Allocation Model. Also discussed are the biomass allocation results of this methodology and the ethanol production and carbon mitigating potential of biomass allocations along with relevant sensitivities to significant model parameters.
£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Energy & Power
Book SynopsisElectric power engineering occupies the most dominant role in provision of the population with energy. The advantages of electric power and energy systems are universal and easily being converted into various other types of energy, easiness and cheapness of its transportation, accessibility for massive amounts of end users and practically capable to actuate directly all existing technical means. The book chapters and materials are very efficient in theoretical and application issues and are highly recommended for studying and considering in educational and research fields.
£294.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Plug-in Electric Vehicles: A Primer for Consumers
Book SynopsisMore than 100 years ago, all-electric vehicles (EVs) held much of the U.S. car market, but their popularity waned as the interest in cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs) rose. The ICE vehicle had a longer driving range, petroleum fuel costs were declining, and the electric starter and manufacturing assembly line improved the affordability and usability of ICE vehicles. Gasoline and diesel-powered ICE vehicles dominated transportation in the 20th century. However, concerns about the environmental impacts of ICE vehicles sparked a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) renaissance at the end of the 20th century. Today, PEVs are back and ready to compete with and complement the ubiquitous ICE technology. This book is a primer for consumers, electrical contractors, fleet managers, and public charging station hosts on plug-in vehicles.
£67.14
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 12
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including recent research in direct expansion ground source heat pumps for better heating and cooling in new buildings; potential renewable energy technologies, efficient energy systems, and energy savings techniques to reduce climate changes; sustainable energy development and the environment; non-linear finite element analysis of tubular expansion in oil wells; and super long conductive channels for energy delivery.
£159.99
