
- 864 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Foreword to the Second Edition
- Foreword to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Generalities
- Part I: Heat Engines
- Part II: The World of Hydrogen
- Part III: Energy from the Sun
- Part IV: Wind and Water
- Index