Renewable energy : its physics, engineering, use, environmental impacts, economy, and planning aspects / Bent Srensen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Srensen, Bent, 1941-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Renewable energy sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (946 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This third edition of Renewable Energy is undoubtedly one of the most complete accounts of the subject, from source through to extraction and use. The book is academically rigorous, but accessible.The author first describes the effect of the sun on the atmosphere and the creation of wind and waves, including the effects of global warming. For each type of renewable energy, from direct solar radiation to wind and biomass, there follows a technical description of the devices that can be used to transform the energy into useful forms. The author explores new solar cell types, including po

Contents:

Preface to third edition; Preface to second edition; Preface to first edition; Contents; Units and conversion factors; 1. Perspectives; 2. The Origin of Renewable Energy Flows; 3 The Individual Energy Sources; 4. Energy Conversion Processes; 5. Energy Transmission and Storage; 6. Energy Supply Systems; 7. Socio-Economic Assessment of Energy Supply SystemsSYSTEMS; 8. Winding Up; References; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 877-915) and index.

ISBN:

1-280-96148-1

9786610961481

0-08-047034-3

OCLC:

469400091