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020 _a9780198767640
041 _aeng
082 _a621.042 EVE/E
100 _aEverett, Bob (Editor)
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245 _aEnergy systems and sustainability: power for a sustainable future
250 _a3rd ed.
260 _bOxford University Press
_aOxford
_cc2021
300 _axv, 632p.; 26cm.
500 _aTable 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
520 _aEnergy 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.
650 _a Energy engineering
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650 _aRenewable energy sources
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650 _aEnvironmental science
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650 _aEnvironmental sustainability
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700 _aPeake, Stephen (Editor)
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700 _aWarren, James (Editor)
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856 _uhttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/energy-systems-and-sustainability-9780198767640?cc=gb&lang=en&
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