Title: Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition Author: Stan Gibilisco ISBN: 0071794336 / 9780071794336 Format: Soft Cover Pages: 368 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Year: 2012 Availability: 45-60 days
Description
Contents
DeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy
If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.
This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Heating with Wood, Corn, and Coal Chapter 2 : Heating with Oil and Gas Chapter 3 : Heating and Cooling with Electricity Chapter 4 : Passive Solar Heating Chapter 5 : Advanced Indoor Climate Control Chapter 6 : Conventional Propulsion Methods Chapter 7 : Propulsion with Methane, Propane, and Biofuels Chapter 8 : Propulsion with Electricity, Hydrogen, and Fuel Cells Chapter 9 : Advanced Propulsion Methods Chapter 10 : Electricity from Fossil Fuels Chapter 11 : Electricity from Water and Wind Chapter 12 : Electricity from Atoms and the Sun Chapter 13 : Advanced Lighting Systems Chapter 14 : Advanced Electrification Methods
Final Exam
Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions
Suggested Additional Reading