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Energy systems engineering
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- Book Synopsis
- A definitive guide to energy systems engineering―thoroughly updated for the latest technologiesFully revised for the latest technologies and data, this hands-on guide clearly explains the design, evaluation, and environmental impact of both conventional and sustainable energy systems. You will get comprehensive coverage of all types of energy systems, from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to solar, wind, and biofuels. Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition lays out each technology and discusses applications, benefits, and liabilities. This edition contains brand-new chapters that cover energy conservation, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, and heat pump systems, among other subjects.Coverage includes:Engineering economic toolsClimate change and climate modelingFossil fuel resourcesStationary combustion systemsEnergy conservationCarbon sequestrationNuclear energy systemsSolar energySolar photovoltaic technologiesActive and passive solar thermal applicationsWind energy systemsBioenergy resources and systemsTransportation energy technologies, including electric vehiclesSystems perspective on transportation energyEmerging technologies and systemsCreating the twenty-first-century energy system
- About The Author
- Francis M. Vanek, Ph.D., is a Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Departments of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering and Civil And Environmental Engineering and the Systems Engineering Program at Cornell University, where he specializes in the areas of energy efficiency, alternative energy, and energy for transportation. He is also a consultant with Taitem Engineering of Ithaca, NY.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781260456400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- McGraw Hill, (11 January 2022)
- Weight
- 1520.5 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 243.8 x 195.6 x 48.3 mm
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