Introduction to Sustainable Energy Transformation

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to various energy transformation technologies and their influences on the environment. Here the energy transformation is understood as any physical process induced by humans, in which energy is intentionally transformed from one form to another.

This book provides an accessible introduction to the subject: covering the theory, principles of design, operation, and efficiency of the systems in addition to discerning concepts such as energy, entropy, exergy, efficiency, and sustainability.

It is not assumed that readers have any previous exposure to such concepts as laws of thermodynamics, entropy, exergy, fluid mechanics or heat transfer, and is therefore an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate students.

Key features:

• Represents a complete source of information on sustainable energy transformation systems and their externalities.
• Includes all existing and major emerging technologies in the field.
• Chapters include numerous examples and problems for further learning opportunities.

Preface

Section I : Energy Forms and Resources
Chapter 1 : Fundamental Concepts
Chapter 2 : Energy Forms, Reserves, Supply, and Consumption
Chapter 3 : Elements of Sustainability
Chapter 4 : Mechanical and Electromagnetic Energy
Chapter 5 : Biological and Chemical Energy
Chapter 6 : Nuclear Energy
Chapter 7 : Thermal Energy
Chapter 8 : Fluid Flow in Energy Systems
Chapter 9 : Heat Transfer in Energy Systems

Section II : Energy Transformation Systems
Chapter 10 : Efficiency of Energy Transformation
Chapter 11 : Thermal Power
Chapter 12 : Moving Water Energy
Chapter 13 : Wind Energy
Chapter 14 : Solar Energy
Chapter 15 : Nuclear Energy

Section III : External Effects
Chapter 16 : Energy and Environment
Chapter 17 : Risks, Safety, and Cost Analysis

Appendix A : Notation
Appendix B : Constants
Appendix C : Data
Appendix D : Mathematical Tools
Appendix E : Units
References
Index