Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes

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Author: Aldo V. da Rosa

ISBN-10: 0123746396

ISBN-13: 9780123746399

Category: Electricity & Technology

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Examines non-traditional energy processes and illustrates the best way to implement these processes in our modern world Appropriate for all students and professionals studying the basic mechanisms of renewable energiesEvery technical detail necessary to understand the engineering principles that govern renewable energy is captured in this book. The book is organized according to the main forms of energy - heat engines, hydrogen energy, energy from the sun, and wind and water energy - with an introductory chapter of basic energy terms. From fuel cells, electrolyzers and processes for hydrogen production to biomass and windmills the author provides a thorough examination of renewable energy processes.

Ch. 1GeneralitiesCh. 2A minimum of thermodynamics and of kinetic theory of gasesCh. 3Mechanical heat enginesCh. 4Ocean thermal energy convertersCh. 5ThermoelectricityCh. 6ThermionicsCh. 7AMTECCh. 8Radio-noise generatorsCh. 9Fuel cellsCh. 10Hydrogen productionCh. 11Hydrogen storageCh. 12Solar radiationCh. 13BiomassCh. 14Photovoltaic converters