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In this new edition standard energy terms in worldwide use are presented in 19 sections collectively containing over 1300 terms covering both conventional and modern sources, technology, equipment and supply systems, in English, French, German and Spanish. Three new sections are introduced: Forecasting and Methodology, including general and more specific terms relating to quantitative economic energy forecasting; Uses of Energy, ranging from terms associated with consumers and energy supply to terms concerned with industrial and chemical usage; and Measurement and Control Technology, which covers instrumentation, techniques and safety terminology. Fully indexed and specially designed for rapid cross-reference, this glossary is a useful reference guide for all scientists, technical writers and economists with an interest in this field.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Other Pergamon Titles of Interest
- Copyright
- WORLD ENERGY CONFERENCEāOFFICERS
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Sponsors
- References
- Section 1: General Terms
- Section 2: Forecasting Methodology
- Section 3: Energy Balances and Accounting
- Section 4: Uses of Energy
- Section 5: Measurement and Control Techniques
- Section 6: Solid Fuels
- Section 7: Liquid Fuels
- Section 8: Gaseous Fuels
- Section 9: Hydro-electricity - Hydropower
- Section 10: Nuclear Energy
- Section 11: Electricity
- Section 12: Solar Energy
- Section 13: Biomass Energy
- Section 14: Wind Energy
- Section 15: Ocean Energy
- Section 16: Geothermal Energy
- Section 17: Nuclear Fusion
- Section 18: Energy Conservation
- Section 19: Environment
- Alphabetical Index