Principles of sustainable energy systems

Completely revised and updated, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition presents broad-based coverage of sustainable energy sources and systems. The book is designed as a text for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students. It focuses on renewable energy technologies, bu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Kreith, Frank, eauthor (eauthor), Kreith, Frank, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis 2013.
Edición:2nd ed
Colección:Mechanical and aerospace engineering (CRC Press)
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Sumario:Completely revised and updated, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition presents broad-based coverage of sustainable energy sources and systems. The book is designed as a text for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students. It focuses on renewable energy technologies, but also treats current trends such as the expanding use of natural gas from fracking and development of nuclear power. It covers the economics of sustainable energy, both from a traditional monetary as well as from an energy return on energy invested (EROI) perspective.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (760 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
ISBN:9780429097010
9781628707342