Books on Engineering, Energy and Technology - Energy General Books

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation - book by Riemer, P.W.F.;Smith, A.;Thambimuthu, K.

DESCRIPTION: Organised by the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas Research and Development Programme, the International Conference on Technologies for Activities Implemented Jointly was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 26-29 (1997). The papers presented at the conference and p... view more info and the price of this book.

Biomass: A Growth Opportunity in Green Energy and Value-Added Products - book by Overend, R.P.;Chornet, E.

DESCRIPTION: Since biomass and bioenergy are global issues, it is no surprise that each year there are contributions from countries all over the world. Contributions from South America have been increasing ever since conference inception in 1993, and it is particularly pleasing to note the extensive... view more info and the price of this book.

Wave Energy Conversion - book by Brooke, John

DESCRIPTION: Wave energy, together with other renewable energy resources is expected to provide a small but significant proportion of future energy requirements without adding to pollution and global warming. This practical and concise reference considers alternative application methods, explains ... view more info and the price of this book.

Biohydrogen III - book by Miyake, Jun;Rogner, Matthias;Igarashi, Yasuo;Asada, Yasuo

DESCRIPTION: Hydrogen is an almost ideal fuel and its wider use will result in an improvement in the environment due to factors including decreased air pollution. Hydrogen is the element of greatest abundance in the universe; however, its production from renewable resources remains a major challenge... view more info and the price of this book.

An End to Global Warming - book by Williams, L.O.

DESCRIPTION: The 6+ billion inhabitants of earth aspire to higher standards of living. This takes energy. If fossil fuels continue to be the key source of energy their waste product, carbon dioxide, will produce disagreeable changes in the climate. Depletion of fossil fuels will cause the cost of en... view more info and the price of this book.

Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy - book by Gavasci, R.;Zandaryaa, S.

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the papers presented at the First International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in September 1998. The main aim of the conference was to give an opportunity to scientists, experts and researchers from differen... view more info and the price of this book.

China's Oil Industry and Market - book by Wang, H.H.

DESCRIPTION: This authoritative book on China's oil demand and government policies and practices rests on two essential foundations: first and foremost on the author's considerable knowledge of China's oil situation and prospects, together with his access to Chinese energy literature and data; and s... view more info and the price of this book.

Energy Systems: Adaptive Complexity - book by Ohta, T.

DESCRIPTION: This book consists mainly of revised versions of the papers presented at the "Energy Systems and Technologies: as Approached from Adaptive Complexity" symposium sessions during the 4th International Conference on "New Energy Systems and Conversions" (20-30 June 1999; Osaka University, J... view more info and the price of this book.

Risk Management in the Energy Sector - book by Leggio, Karl

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AUTHORS: Leggio, Karl

PAGES: 350 pages

PUBLISH DATE: 01/07/2006

ISBN Number: 0-08-044949-2... view more info and the price of this book.

2004 Survey of Energy Resources - book by Trinnaman, Judy;Clarke, Alan

DESCRIPTION: * Clear and concise, information is analysed and presented in both a resource-by-resource and country-by-country approach * Comprehensive, the outlook for seventeen energy resources including all major fossil and renewable resources is evaluated * Free CD-Rom will help electronic navig... view more info and the price of this book.

Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications - book by Markvart, T.;Castaner, L.

DESCRIPTION: As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. The Handbook of Photovoltaics will be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these d... view more info and the price of this book.

High-temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design and Applications - book by Singhal, S.C.;Kendall, K.

DESCRIPTION: The growing interest in fuel cells as a sustainable source of energy is pulling with it the need for new books which provide comprehensive and practical information on specific types of fuel cell and their application. This landmark volume on solid oxide fuel cells contains contribution... view more info and the price of this book.

Advances in the Science of Victorian Brown Coal - book by Li, Chun - Zhu

DESCRIPTION: Over the past decade, extensive research has been conducted on the subject of coal as one of the world's leading energy sources. The current and future status of this resource is a topic of considerable interest to the largest world economies, including the US, Japan, China and Europe. ... view more info and the price of this book.

National Reforms in European Gas - book by Arentsen, M.;Kunneke, R.

DESCRIPTION: Focussing on the change and development of national gas markets in Europe, this book provides an overview, analysis and comparison of recent dynamics in several national gas markets, at a time of very rapid change within this industry. This overview provides a better understanding of c... view more info and the price of this book.

Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies - 6th International Conference - book by Gale, John;Kaya, Yoichi

DESCRIPTION: Climate change is an issue that is highly debated around the globe. This book brings together the papers that were presented at a conference dedicated to this issue, held in Kyoto in October 2002. Covering a broad range of areas, the topics presented will benefit both those working in ... view more info and the price of this book.

The Thermoeconomics of Energy Conversions - book by El-Sayed, Yehia M.

DESCRIPTION: Key Features FREE CD-ROM puts the subject matter into action Providing tools for improved thermodynamic analysis, improved costing analysis and enhanced optimisation Enabling the reader to find the optimal design point of a given system configuration quicker, saving time and... view more info and the price of this book.

Encyclopedia of Energy, Six -Volume Set, 1-6 - book by Cleveland, Cutler J.

DESCRIPTION: In recent years our usage and understanding of different types of energy has grown at a tremendous rate. The editor-in-chief, Cutler Cleveland, and his international team of associate editors have brought together approximately 400 authors to produce the Encyclopedia of Energy. This h... view more info and the price of this book.

Bioenergy Options for a Cleaner Environment: in Developed and Developing Countries - book by Sims, Ralph

DESCRIPTION: Bioenergy Options for a Cleaner Environment describes the biomass resource and its delivery. A panel of international experts describe the range of conversion technologies both commercially available and under development, and explore the technical, environmental and socio-economic barr... view more info and the price of this book.

Reshaping European Gas and Electricity Industries - book by Finon, Dominique;Midttun, Atle

DESCRIPTION: A unique and thorough investigation of the shift towards Europe-wide energy regulation, markets and business strategies, and the extent to which energy systems have become more liberalised over this period. Reshaping of European Gas and Electricity Industries analyses the key issues f... view more info and the price of this book.

Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations - Results from the CO2 Capture Project - book by Thomas, David;Benson, Sally

DESCRIPTION: Over the past decade, the prospect of climate change resulting from anthropogenic CO2 has become a matter of growing public concern. Not only is the reduction of CO2 emissions extremely important, but keeping the cost at a manageable level is a prime priority for companies and the publi... view more info and the price of this book.

Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress 2005 (WREC 2005) - book by Imbabi, Mohammed;Mitchell, Paul

DESCRIPTION: At no time in modern history has energy played a more crucial role in the development and well-being of nations than at present. The source and nature of energy, the security of supply and the equity of distribution, the environmental impact of energy production and utilization, are all... view more info and the price of this book.

Green Trading Markets: - book by Fusaro, Peter C.;Yuen, Marion

DESCRIPTION: The United States accounts for 25% of the Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. To keep pace with growing electricity demands, the U.S and developing countries are turning more to coal-fired generation with correspondingly greater GHG emissions and other forms of pollution. Therefore... view more info and the price of this book.

Energy - book by Niele, Frank

DESCRIPTION: Energy: Engine of Evolution is a compelling book that provides a compact history of energy over the last four billion years, with the aim of creating a sound basis to understanding the possible futures of the energy industry. It describes the role that energy has played in the evolutio... view more info and the price of this book.

Fans and Ventilation - book by Cory, William

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Fan history, types and characteristics; The properties of gas; Air and gas flow; Fan performance standards; Fans and ducting systems; Flow regulation; Materials and stresses; Construction features; Fan arrangements and designation of discharge position; Fan bearing... view more info and the price of this book.