Energy systems engineering [electronic resource] : evaluation and implementation / Francis M. Vanek, Louis D. Albright, Largus T. Angenent.

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Main Author: Vanek, Francis M.
Other Authors: Albright, Louis D.
Angenent, Largus T.
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2012.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Power (Mechanics)
Energy conservation.
Online Access:
AccessEngineering: 2012 (McGraw-Hill AccessEngineering)
Variant Title:
Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: Ch 1. Introduction
  • Ch 2. Systems Tools for Energy Systems
  • Ch 3. Economic Tools for Energy Systems
  • Ch 4. Climate Change & Climate Modeling
  • Ch 5. Fossil Fuel Resources
  • Ch 6. Stationary Combustion Technologies
  • Ch 7. Carbon Sequestration
  • Ch 8. Nuclear Energy
  • Ch 9. The Solar Resource
  • Ch 10. Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
  • Ch 11. Active Solar Thermal Applications
  • Ch 12. Passive Solar Thermal Applications
  • Ch 13. Wind Energy Systems
  • Ch 14. Bio-energy Resources & Systems
  • Ch 15. Transportation Energy Technologies
  • Ch 16. Systems Perspective on Transportation Energy
  • Ch 17. Conclusions
  • New Appendices:
  • A1. LCR and CF Data for Passive Solar Design
  • A2. Numerical Answers to Select Problems
  • A3. List of Key Conversion Factors
  • A4. Supplementary Chapter on End-Use Energy Efficiency.