Renewable Energy Technologies and Water Infrastructure.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee, Advancing Renewable Energy Technologies.

Contributor:

Chitikela, S. Rao.

Gullapalli, Venkata.

Ritter, William F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Waterworks--Technological innovations--United States.

Waterworks.

Waterworks--Energy conservation--United States.

Waterworks--Environmental aspects--United States.

Water--Purification--Equipment and supplies--Technological innovations--United States.

Water.

Renewable energy sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2021.

Summary:

Renewable Energy Technologies and Water Infrastructureprovides an in-depth look at policy, regulation, and the development and application of renewable energy technologies to existing water infrastructure.

Contents:

Intro

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Chapter 1 : US Renewable Energy Policy-Analysis and Recommendations

Introduction

National Energy Act of 1978 ( H.R. 8444 1977-78 )

Energy Policy Act of 2005

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Clean Power Plan of 2015

Energy Efficiency Resources Standards

Renewable Energy Projects

Federal Investment Tax Credit

Renewable Production Tax Credit

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System

Renewable Energy Resources-Review/Recommendations

Hydropower

Biofuels

Solar Photovoltaic

Wind Energy

Future of United States Renewable Energy Policy

Summary

References

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Chapter 2 : Renewables and Regulatory Requirements of the United States

US-Code, Law, and Act-Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Standards

Renewable Portfolio Standards-The State of Connecticut, Example

Renewable Portfolio Standards Eligibility-The State of California, Example

Local Government on Renewable Energy Projects-State of Virginia, Example

Solar and Wind Energy Rule-Bureau of Land Management

RE Programs-Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Renewables-Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Disclaimer

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Chapter 3 : Biofuels: Ethanol and Biodiesel

Ethanol

Legislation

Classes of Ethanol

Processing of Corn Ethanol

Cellulosic Ethanol Processing

US Ethanol Production

Greenhouse Gases

Water Quality Impacts

Pros and Cons of Ethanol

Biodiesel

Biodiesel Processing

Classes of Biodiesel Blends

US Biodiesel Production

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Chapter 4 : Micro-Hydropower: Concept, System Design, and Innovations

Introduction.

Micro-Hydropower Generation: Concept

Micro-Hydropower System Design

Case Study Site

Micro-Hydropower System Design Components

Hydraulic Component Design

Hydraulic Head

Flow Rate

Flow Control to Penstock

Penstock Design

Penstock Intake Filter

Mechanical Component Design

Turbine Protection

Electrical Component Design

Electric Generator

Inverter

Controller

Battery Bank

Battery Overcharge Controller

Case Study Project Cost

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Regulatory Requirements-Case Study Site

Micro-Hydropower: Viable Technology in Developing Countries

Small-Stream Micro-Hydropower: Challenges and Limitations

Emerging Micro- and Small-Hydropower Technologies

Appendix A. Bill of Materials (Equipment, 2013 Prices)

Appendix B. Bill of Materials (Supplies/Materials, 2013 Prices)

Acknowledgments

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Chapter 5 : Biogas-to-Energy-The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems

Biogas Generation Systems-Theory and Practice

Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock and Poultry Manure

Sludges/Biosolids and Biogas-to-Energy-US Regulations

Biogas-to-Electric Generation and Combined Heat and Power

Economics of Livestock and Poultry Manure Anaerobic Digestion

Biogas in the Circular Economy

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Chapter 6 : Fuel Cells for Renewable Wastewater Infrastructure

Hydrogen

Biological Processes for Hydrogen Production

Dark Fermentation

Microbial Electrolysis Cells

Photofermentation

Biophotolysis

Fuel Cells

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

Alkaline Fuel Cell

Working Principle

Potential Applications in Wastewater Infrastructure

Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell

Working Principle.

Potential Applications in Wastewater Infrastructure

Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Fuel Cells

Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Microbial Fuel Cell

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Chapter 7 : Sustainable Desalination Using Renewable Energy Sources

Desalination Technologies-Principles of Operation

Multistage Flash Desalination

Multieffect Distillation

Vapor Compression

Energy Efficiency of Thermal Desalination

Reverse Osmosis

Renewable Energy Integration with Desalination Processes

Selection Process of the Desalination Process

Sustainability of Desalination Technologies

Environmental Impacts of Desalination Processes

Brine Disposal

Economic Considerations of Renewable Energy-Driven Desalination Processes

Regulatory Requirements

Social Aspects of Desalination Processes

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Chapter 8 : Geothermal Energy

General Description

Geothermal Resources

Geothermal Resource Applications

Geothermal Power Generation

Power Plant Types

Dry Steam

Flash

Organic Rankine Cycle/Binary

Current Status

Worldwide Capacity

Technological Distribution

Geothermal Direct Use

Direct Heating Applications

Mineral Recovery

Energy Storage

Future Direction

Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Hybridization Opportunities with Concentrating Solar Power

Perspective

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Chapter 9 : Wind Energy-Increasing Resilience in Water Infrastructure

Wind Turbine Technologies

Wind Technology Powering Mechanical Systems

Efficiency and the Betz Limit

Assessing Power from Wind.

Turbine Technology, Applications, and Siting

Built Environment Wind Turbine

Quantifying Turbulence and Turbulence Intensity

Energy and Water

Role of Wind Energy in Water Infrastructure Security

Emerging Technologies

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Chapter 10 : Solar Energy and Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Solar Radiation

Solar Photovoltaics

Solar Thermal

Solar Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power Comparison

Solar in Water Industry

Desalination

Thermal Technologies

Membrane Technologies

Solar in Desalination

Solar Water Disinfection

Wastewater Processing

Solar in Wastewater Processing

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Chapter 11 : Renewable Energy Technologies for Water Quality Monitoring

Solar-Powered Monitoring Networks

Stormwater Sampling and Monitoring

Discharge and Nonpoint Source Monitoring

Water Quality Monitoring with Data Buoys

Microbial Fuel Cells for Water Quality Monitoring

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Chapter 12 : Integrating Renewable Energy in Water Infrastructure: Global Trends and Future Outlook

Background

Water and Energy Nexus

Water and Energy Conservation

Applications of Renewable Energy in the Water Industry

Solar Energy

Outlook

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Appendix

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

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Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Committee, Advancing Renewable Energy Technologies Renewable Energy Technologies and Water Infrastructure

ISBN:

1-5231-4464-5

0-7844-8366-3