Conventional and alternative power generation : thermodynamics, mitigation and sustainability / Neil Packer and Tarik Al-Shemmeri.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Al-Shemmeri, Tarik, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Renewable energy sources--United States.

Renewable energy sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

A much-needed, up-to-date guide on conventional and alternative power generation This book goes beyond the traditional methods of power generation. It introduces the many recent innovations on the production of electricity and the way they play a major role in combating global warming and improving the efficiency of generation. It contains a strong analytical approach to underpin the theory of power plants—for those using conventional fuels, as well as those using renewable fuels—and looks at the problems from a unique environmental engineering perspective. The book also includes numerous worked examples and case studies to demonstrate the working principles of these systems. Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is divided into 8 chapters that comprehensively cover: thermodynamic systems; vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, combustion; control of particulates; carbon capture and storage; air pollution dispersal; and renewable energy and power plants. Features an abundance of worked examples and tutorials Examines the problems of generating power from an environmental engineering perspective Includes all of the latest information, technology, theories, and principles on power generation Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is an ideal text for courses on mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering.

Contents:

Thermodynamic systems

Vapour power cycles

Gas power cycles

Combustion

Control of particulates

Carbon capture and storage

Pollution dispersal

Alternative energy & power plants.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-266) and index

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-47940-1

1-119-47942-8

1-119-47937-1