Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Third Edition /
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, FL :
CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis,
2018.
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| Edition: | 3rd edition. |
| Series: | Mechanical and aerospace engineering (CRC Press)
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Abstract: | PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, Third Edition, surveys the range of sustainable energy sources and the tools that engineers, scientists, managers, and policy makers use to analyze energy generation, usage, and future trends. The text provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all renewable technologies, including solar and wind power, biofuels, hydroelectric, nuclear, ocean power, and geothermal energy. The economics of energy are introduced, with the SAM software package integrated so students can explore the dynamics of energy usage and prediction. Climate and environmental factors in energy use are integrated to give a complete picture of sustainable energy analysis and planning. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (654 pages) : 365 illustrations, text file, PDF. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780429485589 0429485581 9780429939167 0429939167 |