Energy science : principles, technologies, and impacts /

Energy Science introduces the latest energy technologies, explaining the physical principles underlying technology and discussing their environmental, economic, and social impacts. Covering fossil fuels, renewable, and nuclear energy, the text enables students to evaluate the key sources of energy a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:TJ163.2 A5.27 2017
Autor principal: Andrews, John, (John G.) (autor)
Otros Autores: Jelley, Nick, 1946- (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, [2017].
Edición:Third edition.
Temas:
Power resources
Recursos energéticos
Energy development
Desarrollo energético
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction to energy science.
  • 2. Essentials of thermal, chemical, and fluid energy.
  • 3. Energy from fossil fuels.
  • 4. Biomass.
  • 5. Solar thermal and geothermal energy.
  • 6. Hydropower, tidal power, and wave power.
  • 7. Wind power.
  • 8. Photovoltaics.
  • 9. Nuclear power.
  • 10. Electricity and energy storage.
  • 11. Energy demand in buildings, industry, and transport.
  • 12. Energy and society.

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