Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes - Rilegato

Rosa, Aldo Vieira Da

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ISBN 10: 0123972191 ISBN 13: 9780123972194

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 2012

Riassunto

With energy sustainability and security at the forefront of public discourse worldwide, there is a pressing need to foster an understanding of clean, safe alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. Aldo da Rosa’s highly respected and comprehensive resource fulfills this need; it has provided thousands of engineers, scientists, students and professionals alike with a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying the complex world of renewable energy technologies. This new third edition of the classic text highlights advances in this vital area, which are proceeding at an unprecedented pace, allowing everyone interested in this burgeoning field to keep up with the latest developments in diverse topics from solar cooling to renewable energy storage.

• Illuminates the basic principles behind all key renewable power sources- solar, wind, biomass, hydropower & fuel cells
• Connects scientific theory with practical implementation through physical examples; end-of-chapter questions help readers apply their knowledge
• Written by one of the world’s foremost experts in renewable energy, drawing from his decades of experience in academia and industry

NEW TO THIS EDITION: -All new chapter on pivotal renewable energy storage technologies -Now includes discussion of power grid and transmission issues -Expanded coverage of Hydropower and advances in PV cells -New and improved figures and additional end-of-chapter problems

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Recensione:

"...very helpful to serious students in this rapidly advancing field...includes key introductory material with the technical detail needed to understand the engineering principles that govern renewable energy applications, making the work suitable for core energy courses. Clear theory, physical examples, and end-of-chapter questions will prompt students to apply the theory to practical cases." --CHOICE April 2013

L'autore:

Dr. da Rosa taught the perennially popular Renewable Energy course at Stanford University for over 30 years. Former Chairman of the Brazilian National Research Council, Director of the Aeronautical Technical Center, and founder of Brazilian NASA, he also served as the CEO of a tech start-up, Chairman of the Board for a microprocessor manufacturer, and as a member of Siemens Corporation’s scientific advisory board.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0123972191
• ISBN 13: 9780123972194
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 884