Energy Systems Engineering : Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Vanek, Francis M. (Autor), Albright, Louis D. (Autor), Angenent, Largus T. (Autor), Ellis, Michael W. (Autor), Dillard, David A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]
Edición:Fourth edition.
Temas:
Power (Mechanics)
Energy conservation.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface to the Fourth Edition
  • Acknowledgments
  • Note to Instructors
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1-1 Overview
  • 1-2 Introduction
  • 1-3 Relationship between Energy, Population, and Wealth
  • 1-4 Pressures Facing World due to Energy Consumption
  • 1-5 Energy Issues and the Contents of This Book
  • 1-6 Units of Measure Used in Energy Systems
  • 1-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 2 Engineering Economic Tools
  • 2-1 Overview
  • 2-2 Introduction
  • 2-3 Economic Analysis of Energy Projects and Systems
  • 2-4 Direct versus External Costs and Benefits
  • 2-5 Intervention in Energy Investments to Achieve Social Aims
  • 2-6 NPV Case Study Example
  • 2-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 3 Climate Change and Climate Modeling
  • 3-1 Overview
  • 3-2 Introduction
  • 3-3 Modeling Climate and Climate Change
  • 3-4 Climate in the Future
  • 3-5 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 4 Fossil Fuel Resources
  • 4-1 Overview
  • 4-2 Introduction
  • 4-3 Decline of Conventional Fossil Fuels and a Possible Transition to Nonconventional Alternatives
  • 4-4 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 5 Stationary Combustion Systems
  • 5-1 Overview
  • 5-2 Introduction
  • 5-3 Fundamentals of Combustion Cycle Calculation
  • 5-4 Advanced Combustion Cycles for Maximum Efficiency
  • 5-5 Economic Analysis of Stationary Combustion Systems
  • 5-6 Incorporating Environmental Considerations into Combustion Project Cost Analysis
  • 5-7 Reducing CO2 by Capturing Emissions
  • 5-8 Systems Issues in Combustion in the Future
  • 5-9 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Natural Gas
  • 5-10 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 6 Energy Conservation
  • 6-1 Overview
  • 6-2 Role of Conservation in Energy Sustainability
  • 6-3 Understanding Energy Efficiency
  • 6-4 Energy Conservation in Buildings
  • 6-5 Energy Conservation through Appliance Selection and Operation
  • 6-6 Energy Conservation in Industry
  • 6-7 Energy Conservation in Agriculture, Water , and Food Production
  • 6-8 Conclusion
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 7 Carbon Sequestration
  • 7-1 Overview
  • 7-2 Introduction
  • 7-3 Indirect Sequestration
  • 7-4 Geological Storage of CO2
  • 7-5 Sequestration through Conversion of CO into Inert 2 Materials
  • 7-6 Direct Removal of CO from Atmospher e2 for Sequestration
  • 7-7 Overall Comparison of Sequestration Options
  • 7-8 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 8 Nuclear Energy Systems
  • 8-1 Overview
  • 8-2 Introduction
  • 8-3 Nuclear Reactions and Nuclear Resources
  • 8-4 Reactor Designs: Mature Technologies and Emerging Alternatives
  • 8-5 Nuclear Fusion
  • 8-6 Nuclear Energy and Society: Environmental, Political, and Security Issues
  • 8-7 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Nuclear Fission
  • 8-8 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 9 The Solar Resource
  • 9-1 Overview
  • 9-2 Introduction
  • 9-3 Definition of Solar Geometric Terms and Calculation of Sun?s Position by Time of Day
  • 9-4 Effect of Diffusion on Solar Performance
  • 9-5 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 10 Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
  • 10-1 Overview
  • 10-2 Introduction
  • 10-3 Fundamentals of PV Cell Performance
  • 10-4 Design and Operation of Practical PV Systems
  • 10-5 Life-Cycle Energy and Environmental Considerations
  • 10-6 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Solar PV
  • 10-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 11 Active Solar Thermal Applications
  • 11-1 Overview
  • 11-2 Symbols Used in This Chapter
  • 11-3 General Comments
  • 11-4 Flat-Plate Solar Collectors
  • 11-5 Concentrating Collectors
  • 11-6 Heat Transfer in Flat-Plate Solar Collectors
  • 11-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 12 Passive Solar Thermal Applications
  • 12-1 Overview
  • 12-2 Symbols Used in This Chapter
  • 12-3 General Comments
  • 12-4 Thermal Comfort Considerations
  • 12-5 Building Enclosure Considerations
  • 12-6 Heating Degree Days and Seasonal Heat Requirements
  • 12-7 Types of Passive Solar Heating Systems
  • 12-8 Solar Transmission through Windows
  • 12-9 Load:Collector Ratio Method for Analysis
  • 12-10 Conservation Factor Addendum to the LCR Method
  • 12-11 Load:Collector Ratio Method for Design
  • 12-12 Passive Ventilation by Thermal Buoyancy
  • 12-13 Designing Window Overhangs for Passive Solar Systems
  • 12-14 Summary
  • References
  • Exercises
  • 13 Wind Energy Systems
  • 13-1 Overview
  • 13-2 Introduction
  • 13-3 Using Wind Data to Evaluate a Potential Location
  • 13-4 Estimating Output from a Specific Turbine for a Proposed Site
  • 13-5 Turbine Design
  • 13-6 Economic and Social Dimensions of Wind Ener gy Feasibility
  • 13-7 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Utility-Scale Wind
  • 13-8 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 14 Bioenergy Resources and Systems
  • 14-1 Overview
  • 14-2 Introduction
  • 14-3 Biomass
  • 14-4 Platforms
  • 14-5 Alcohol
  • 14-6 Biodiesel
  • 14-7 Methane and Hydrogen (Biogas)
  • 14-8 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 15 Transportation Energy Technologies
  • 15-1 Overview
  • 15-2 Introduction
  • 15-3 Vehicle Design Considerations and Alternative Propulsion Designs
  • 15-4 Alternatives to ICEVs: Alternative Fuels and Propulsion Platforms
  • 15-5 Well-to-Wheel Analysis as a Means of Comparing Alternatives
  • 15-6 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 16 Systems Perspective on Transportation Energy
  • 16-1 Overview
  • 16-2 Introduction
  • 16-3 Recent Trends and Current Assessment of Ener gy Use in Transportation Systems
  • 16-4 Applying a Systems Approach to Transportation Ener ... gy
  • 16-5 Understanding Transition Pathways for New Technology
  • 16-6 Toward a Policy for Future Transportation Ener gy from a Systems Perspective
  • 16-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 17 Other Technologies and Systems
  • 17-1 Overview
  • 17-2 Introduction
  • 17-3 Biomass Energy Application for Heat and Power
  • 17-4 Energy from Water: Hydropower, Tidal, and Wave Energy
  • 17-5 Energy Extraction Using Heat Pumps
  • 17-6 Energy Recovery from the Waste Stream
  • 17-7 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercises
  • 18 Conclusion: Creating the Twenty-First-Century Energy System
  • 18-1 Overview
  • 18-2 Introduction: Energy in the Context of the Economic-Ecologic Conflict
  • 18-3 Sustainable Energy for Developing Countries
  • 18-4 Pathways to a Sustainable Energy Future: A Case Study
  • 18-5 The Role of the Energy Professional in Creating the Ener gy Systems of the Future
  • 18-6 Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Exercise
  • A Guide to Online Appendices
  • Index.

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