Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes.

The only textbook that presents clear theory and physical examples of all principles relevant to the study of renewable energy.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rosa, Aldo V. da
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington : Elsevier, 2005.
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Table of Contents:
  • Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Generalities; Part I: Heat Engines; Chapter 2: A Minimum of Thermodynamics and of Kinetic Theory of Gases; Chapter 3: Mechanical Heat Engines; Chapter 4: Ocean Thermal Energy Converters; Chapter 5: Thermoelectricity; Chapter 6: Thermionics; Chapter 7: AMTEC; Chapter 8: Radio-Noise Generators; Part II: The World of Hydrogen; Chapter 9: Fuel Cells; Chapter 10: Hydrogen Production; Chapter 11: Hydrogen Storage; Part III: Energy from the Sun; Chapter 12: Solar Radiation; Chapter 13: Biomass.
  • Chapter 14: Photovoltaic ConvertersPart IV: Wind and Water; Chapter 15: Wind Energy; Chapter 16: Ocean Engines; Subject Index.