Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes
eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes

  1. 864 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes

About this book

We are hearing a LOT about renewable energy these days! But unlike most available resources on alternative energy that focus on politics and economic impacts, da Rosa's practical guide, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, is dedicated to explaining the scientific and technological principles and processes that enable energy production from safe, renewable, clean sources. Advances in the renewable energy sphere are proceeding with an unprecedented speed, and in order for the world's alarming energy challenges to be solved, solid, up-to-date resources addressing the technical aspects of renewables are essential. This new, updated 2e of da Rosa's successful book continues to give readers all the background they need to gain a thorough understanding of the most popular types of renewable energy—hydrogen, solar power, biomass, wind power, and hydropower—from the ground up. The latest advances in all these technologies are given particular attention, and are carefully contextualized to help professionals and students grasp the "whys and hows" behind these breakthroughs.- Discusses how and why the most popular renewable energy sources work, including wind, solar, bio and hydrogen- Provides a thorough technical grounding for all professionals and students investigating renewable energy- The new 2e of a highly regarded guide written by an internationally renowned pioneer

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes by Aldo Vieira da Rosa in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Energy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes
  3. Copyright
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Foreword to the Second Edition
  6. Foreword to the First Edition
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Chapter 1. Generalities
  9. Part I: Heat Engines
  10. Part II: The World of Hydrogen
  11. Part III: Energy from the Sun
  12. Part IV: Wind and Water
  13. Index