Everett, Bob (Editor)
Energy systems and sustainability: power for a sustainable future - 3rd ed. - Oxford Oxford University Press c2021 - xv, 632p.; 26cm.
Table of Contents:
1:Introduction
2:Primary energy
3:What do we use energy for?
4:Forms of energy
5:Coal
6:Heat to motive power
7:Oil and gas
8:Oil and gas engines
9:Electricity
10:Nuclear power
11:Future of nuclear power
12:Costing energy
13:Penalties
14:Remedies
Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.
From an overview of the historical evolution of the world's energy systems, through the principles underlying their use, to future prospects and sustainability, this comprehensive text provides thorough coverage of contemporary energy conversion systems and their impact on society and the environment.
9780198767640
Energy engineering
Renewable energy sources
Environmental science
Environmental sustainability
621.042 EVE/E
Energy systems and sustainability: power for a sustainable future - 3rd ed. - Oxford Oxford University Press c2021 - xv, 632p.; 26cm.
Table of Contents:
1:Introduction
2:Primary energy
3:What do we use energy for?
4:Forms of energy
5:Coal
6:Heat to motive power
7:Oil and gas
8:Oil and gas engines
9:Electricity
10:Nuclear power
11:Future of nuclear power
12:Costing energy
13:Penalties
14:Remedies
Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.
From an overview of the historical evolution of the world's energy systems, through the principles underlying their use, to future prospects and sustainability, this comprehensive text provides thorough coverage of contemporary energy conversion systems and their impact on society and the environment.
9780198767640
Energy engineering
Renewable energy sources
Environmental science
Environmental sustainability
621.042 EVE/E