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Horizons in earth science research. Volume 13 /

This book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the utilization of biomass for renewable bioenergy development; depressions of superficial deposit; nature and origin of granitic rocks; nature and technology of geothermal energy, clean sustainable energy for t...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Veress, Benjamin (Editor ), Szigethy, Jozsi (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2015]
Colección:Horizons in Earth Science Research.
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  • HORIZONS IN EARTH SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 13; HORIZONS IN EARTH SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 13; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Utilisation of Biomass for Renewable Bioenergy Development; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Bioenergy Development; 3. Energy Use and the Environment; 4. Combined Heat and Power (CHP); 5. Biomass Utilisation and Development of Conversion Technologies; 5.1.1. Briquette Production; 5.1.2. Improved Cook Stoves; 5.1.3. Biogas Technology; 5.1.4. Improved Forest and Tree Management; 5.1.5. Gasification Processes; 6. Bioheat.
  • 6.1. Waste Policy in Context6.2. Energy from Agricultural Biomass; 7. Role of Chemical Engineering; 7.1. Fluidised Bed Drying; 7.2. Energy Efficiency; 7.3. Policy Recommendations for a Sustainable Energy Future; 8. Results and Discussions; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2: Depressions of Superficial Deposit; 1Faculty of Natural Science, University of West Hungary, Hungary; 2Institute of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, Hungary; Abstract; Introduction; Methods; Results and Discussion; The Qualitative Distribution of the Investigated DSDs.
  • The Classification of DSDsFalse Depressions in Superficial Deposits; True Depressions in Superficial Deposits; The Development and Evolution of the Depression of; the Superficial Deposit; The Development of DSD at Non-Latent Junction; Reactivation of Depressions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Nature and Origin of Granitic Rocks: State and Evolution in the 21ST Century; Abstract; Introduction; Classification of Granitic Rocks; Modal Classification; Chemical Classifications; Chemical Tectonic-Genetic Classifications; Chemical Genetic Alphabetic Classifications; Field Studies.
  • Mineralogical StudiesGeochemical Studies; Experimental Petrology; Thermobarometry; Origin of Granitic Rocks; Economic Geology; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Nature and Technology of Geothermal Energy, Clean Sustainable Energy for the Benefit of Humanity and Environment; Energy Research Institute (ERI), Nottingham, United Kingdom; Abstract; I. Introduction; 2. Technology Description; 3. Model TRNSYS Description; 3.1. Controls; 3.2. Heating Mode; 3.3. Cooling Mode; 3.4. Loads; 3.5. Building Model; 3.6. Weather; 3.7. Internal Loads; 3.8. Lighting Loads; 3.9. Occupancy Gains.
  • 3.10. Infiltration4. Ground Loop; 4.1. Air System; 4.2. Hot Water; 4.3. Output; 5. Some Systems Can also Be Used for Cooling in the Summer; 6. Typical Heat Pump Performance; 6.1. The Heat Pump; 6.2. Space Heating; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Kinetic Energy Metamorphosis of Rocks; Abstract; Introduction; The Modified Laminae; Solid-State Metamorphosis of Sandstone; Kinetic Energy Metamorphosis (KEM); Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: An Improved Workflow Towards Real-Time Microseismic Data Processing; Abstract; Introduction; Methodology; Microseismic Event Detection.