Explanatory text that treats the complete fundamentals of energy and current energy resources, technologies, developments, solutions to energy issues, new concepts, etc. Ranging from fossil fuel to solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy ocean energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, thermo-electric systems, nuclear energy and nanotechnology concepts to generate clean energy. Every technique is explained in details and every chapter is concluded with a reference section, recommended reading and a number of questions. Intended for university students with various background disciplines, who are involved with energy science and engineering (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, earth sciences, petroleum, mining & mechanical engineering, etc). Recommended to professionals seeking an introduction to the subject.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction -Energy fundamental Concepts, Sources and Utilization
Chapter 2 : Solar Energy
Chapter 3 : Biomass Energy
Chapter 4 : Wind Energy
Chapter 5 : Ocean Energy
Chapter 6 : Geothermal Energy
Chapter 7 : Hydrogen Energy
Chapter 8 : Fuel Cells
Chapter 9 : Thermo-Electric Systems
Chapter 10 : Nuclear Energy
Chapter 11 : Application of Nano-Technologies for Clean Energy
Index
