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Advances in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment
This book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the National Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment (NCRESE) 2019. The book brings together the latest developments in harvesting, storing and optimizing alternate and renewable energy resources. It covers latest developments in green energy technologies as well as smart grids, and their applications towards a susta…
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- 978-981-15-5313-4
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- xiv, 436p.:Ill
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- 662.6 Adv
Energy Systems and Nanotechnology
This book presents a very useful and readable collection of chapters in nanotechnologies for energy conversion, storage, and utilization, offering new results which are sure to be of interest to researchers, students, and engineers in the field of nanotechnologies and energy. Readers will find energy systems and nanotechnology very useful in many ways such as generation of energy policy, waste …
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- 978-981-16-1256-5
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- xv, 384p.:ill
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- Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology
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- 662.6 Ene
Control of Operation Modes of Gas Consumers in the Event of Gas Supply Disrup…
This book is focused on the management of gas consumers, especially in cases of gas supply disruptions. It addresses natural gas consumers from numerous different fields, including those in the industrial sector, the electric power industry, and public utilities. It highlights various ways gas supply can be affected and demonstrates the approaches that can help recovery from reduced, stopped…
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- 978-3-030-59731-3
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- x, 70p.:ill
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- 621.042 Rab c
Methanol
This monograph focuses on methanol and its utilization in transportation sector, namely in spark ignition (SI) engines. The contents focus on methanol production and presents a variety of production technologies from different feedstocks. The potential of methanol utilization in transportation in SI engines is discussed, its challenges, limitations, aspects related to its utilization and curren…
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- 978-981-16-1224-4
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- xiv, 282p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Met
Energy and Sustainable Futures
This open access book presents papers displayed in the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF 2020), co-organised by the University of Hertfordshire and the University Alliance DTA in Energy. The research included in this book covers a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability including: • ICT and control of energy; • conventional en…
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- 978-3-030-63916-7
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- xii, 282p.:Ill
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- 662.6 Ene
New Research Directions in Solar Energy Technologies
Applications of solar energy have been expanding in recent years across the world. This monograph details such far-reaching and important applications which have the potential for large impact on various segments of the society. It focuses solar energy technologies for various applications such as generation of electric power, heating, energy storage, etc. This volume will be a useful guide for…
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- 978-981-16-0594-9
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- xvi, 438p.:ill
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- 662.6 New
Recent Research Trends in Energy Storage Devices
This volume presents papers from International Meeting on Energy Storage Devices (IMSED 2018). It covers the recent research in energy storage devices, specifically for Li-ion battery and supercapacitors, covering their synthesis, characterization of storage materials and associated phenomenon at electrode/electrolyte interfaces, as well as addressing the challenges associated with their dispos…
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- 978-981-15-6394-2
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- x, 170p.:ill
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- 621.042 Rec
Bioremediation using weeds
In this monograph, the core elements of multidisciplinary bioremediation practices are addressed and environmental pollutants which can be effectively remediated using weeds is focused upon. Weeds plants can easily grow in waste dumping sites with their rapidly colonizing ability. The contents include recent results in bioremediation and focuses on the current trend of introduction of potential…
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- 978-981-33-6552-0
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- xxi, 244p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Bio
Multi-MHz High Frequency Resonant DC-DC Power Converter
This book analyzes multi-MHz high frequency resonant DC-DC power converters with operating frequencies ranging from several MHz to tens of MHz in detail, aiming to support researchers and engineers with a focus on multi-MHz high frequency converters. The inverter stage, rectifier stage, matching network stage are analyzed in detail. Based on the three basic stages, typical non-isolated and isol…
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- 978-981-15-7424-5
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- x, 129p.:ill
- Series Title
- CPSS Power Electronics Series
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- 621.042 Dia m
Virtual Inertia Synthesis and Control
This book provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles, synthesis, analysis, and control of virtual inertia systems. It uses the latest technical tools to mitigate power system stability and control problems under the presence of high distributed generators (DGs) and renewable energy sources (RESs) penetration. This book uses a simple virtual inertia control structure based on t…
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- 978-3-030-57961-6
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- xxii, 259p.:ill
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- Power Systems
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- 621.042 Vir
Advances in Energy Technology
This book presents best selected papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Energy Technology (ICAET 2020) organized by Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology (GIET), Bhubaneswar, India, during 17–18 January 2020. The proceeding targets the current research works that may lead to sustainable development of new products and techniques. Carefully reviewed works from …
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- 978-981-15-8700-9
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- xiii, 278p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Adv
Emerging Technologies for Biorefineries, Biofuels, and Value-Added Commodities
This book provides in-depth coverage on the latest concepts, systems, and technologies that are being utilized in biorefineries for the production of biofuels and value-added commodities. Written by internationally recognized experts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of pretreatment technology for biorefineries and biofuels, enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation technology for biofuel…
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- 978-3-030-65584-6
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- viii, 399p.:ill
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- 662.6 Eme
Oil Mortality in Post-Fossil Fuel Era Nigeria
This book provides an insight into the complexities of weaning Nigeria from its fossil fuels addiction while growing the economy on low carbon trajectory. Nigeria faces a carbon catch 22 with the proliferation of renewable energy alternatives and scale-up of electric vehicles. The dilemma Nigeria is confronted with is to grow its fossil-led economy or face the challenge of its fossil infrastruc…
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- 978-3-030-60785-2
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- xxv, 254p.:Ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Oko o
Renewable Power for Sustainable Growth
This book is a collection of papers presented at the International Conference on Renewable Power (ICRP 2020), held during 13–14 July 2020 in Rajouri, Jammu, India. The book covers different topics of renewable energy sources in modern power systems. The book focusses on smart grid technologies and applications, renewable power systems including solar PV, solar thermal, wind, power generation,…
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- 978-981-33-4080-0
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- xxiii, 805p.:ill
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- -
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- 621.042 Ren
Energy and Environmental Security in Developing Countries
This book presents a comprehensive account of the energy and environmental security perspectives of the developing countries. To address the subject comprehensively, it covers four geographically diverse clusters of developing countries from across the world. The regions particularly focused on are: South Asia, South East Asia, Sub Sahara Africa, and Latin America. It is a valuable contribution…
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- 978-3-030-63654-8
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- xiii, 651p.:ill
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- 696 Ene
Control Applications in Modern Power System
This book presents select proceedings of the Electric Power and Renewable Energy Conference 2020 (EPREC 2020). This book provides rigorous discussions, case studies, and recent developments in emerging areas of control systems, especially, load frequency control, wide-area monitoring, control & instrumentation, optimization, intelligent control, energy management system, SCADA systems, etc. The…
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- 978-981-15-8815-0
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- xiii, 535p.:ill
- Series Title
- Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
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- 621.042 Con
Energy
This revised and updated 3rd edition of the book allows readers to develop a practical understanding of the major aspects of energy. It also includes two new chapters addressing renewable energy, and energy management and economics. The book begins by introducing basic definitions, and then moves on to discuss the primary and secondary energy types, internal energy and enthalpy, and energy …
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- 978-3-030-56164-2
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- xxii, 650p.:ill
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- Green Energy and Technology
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- 662.6 Dem e
Numerical Methods for Energy Applications
This book provides a thorough guide to the use of numerical methods in energy systems and applications. It presents methods for analysing engineering applications for energy systems, discussing finite difference, finite element, and other advanced numerical methods. Solutions to technical problems relating the application of these methods to energy systems are also thoroughly explored. Readers …
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- 978-3-030-62191-9
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- xxvii, 1028p.:ill
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- Power Systems
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- 621.042 Num
Low Platinum Fuel Cell Technologies
This book introduces readers to the fundamental physics and chemistry of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), followed by discussions on recent advances in low platinum electrocatalysis and related catalyst development for PEMFC (the book’s primary focus), methods of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) fabrication for low platinum catalysts, and durability issues in connection with M…
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- 978-3-662-56070-9
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- xiv, 223p.:ill
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- Energy and Environment Research in China
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- 696 Zha l
Advances in Managing Energy and Climate Risks
This book presents research related to energy and environmental technologies in the context of market liberalization and global warming. It focuses on the development and efficient use of alternative energy sources, implementation of sustainable energy policies, power generation, and energy finance. Advances in Managing Energy and Climate Risks provides readers with the necessary information…
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- 978-3-030-71403-1
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- x, 142p.:ill
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- -
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- 696 Adv
Proceedings of 2020 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and …
This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2020 International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy -- the 5th PURPLE MOUNTAIN FORUM on Smart Grid Protection and Control（PMF2020）, held in Nanjing, China, on August 15-16, 2020. Hot topics and cutting edge technologies are included: - Advanced Power Transmission Technology -…
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- 978-981-15-9746-6
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- xi, 1010p.:ill
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- Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
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- 621.042 Pro
Optimal Operation and Control of Power Systems Using an Algebraic Modelling L…
This book presents mathematical models of demand-side management programs, together with operational and control problems for power and renewable energy systems. It reflects the need for optimal operation and control of today’s electricity grid at both the supply and demand spectrum of the grid. This need is further compounded by the advent of smart grids, which has led to increased customer/…
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- 978-3-030-00395-1
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- xvii, 254p.:Ill
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- Green Energy and Technology
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- 621.042 Nwu o
Energy Costs and Farm Characteristics in the European Union
This book explores the relationships between the energy costs and other farm variables in the European Union (including the UK) over a recent period of six years. It examines labour, farm land area, outputs/inputs, investments, assets, taxes, and subsidies in the context of policy measures and the farm structure. The book provides a deep insight into how energy cost and other factors in the …
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- 978-3-030-75839-4
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- xi, 113p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Mar e
Renewable Energy Crash Course
This book is a concise reader-friendly introductory guide to understanding renewable energy technologies. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the authors explain in simple language an otherwise complex subject in terms that enable readers to gain a rapid fundamental understanding of renewable energy, including basic principl…
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- 978-3-030-70049-2
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- xiii, 136p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Hos r
Grid Modernization ─ Future Energy Network Infrastructure
This book presents theoretical, technical, and practical information on the modernization of future energy networks. All the basic requirements covering concepts, modeling, optimizing, and analyzing of future energy grids with various energy carriers such as electricity, gas, heat, and water, as well as their markets and contracts, are explained in detail. The main focus of the book is on moder…
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- 978-3-030-64099-6
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- xvi, 280p.:ill
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- -
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- 621.042 Dan g
Bioenergy Research: Integrative Solution for Existing Roadblock
This edited volume provides sustainable solution for all existing roadblocks in commercial bioenergy production. The book focuses on different types of obstacles involved in various bioenergy operations with detail remedy of the issue in a sustainable way. In spite of having number of potential advantages, all available bioenergy options are still far from smooth practical applicability, due to…
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- 978-981-16-1888-8
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- xi, 173p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Bio
Sustainable Development for Energy, Power, and Propulsion
This book comprises state-of-the-art advances in energy, combustion, power, propulsion, environment, focusing on the production and utilization of fossil fuels, alternative fuels and biofuels. It is written by internationally renowned experts who provide the latest fundamental and applied research innovations on cleaner energy production as well as utilization for a wide range of devices extend…
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- 978-981-15-5667-8
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- xviii, 585p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Sus
Renewable Energy Transition in Asia
This book covers critical debates on policies, markets and emerging issues that shape renewable energy transition in the Asian region, which is fast becoming an epicenter of the global energy consumption. The chapters focus on domestic policies, geopolitics, technology landscape and governance structure pertaining to the development of renewable energy in different Asian countries ranging fr…
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- 978-981-15-8905-8
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- xvi, 292p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Ren
Solar Energy
This book opens with a brief introduction to renewable energy and the advantages of solar energy systems, an overview of concentrated solar power (CSP) system technologies and modeling, and the application of artificial neural network (ANN) technologies in various solar field systems. Later chapters cover data and operation methods of central tower receiver power plants (CTRPP), important model…
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- 978-3-030-61307-5
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- xxvi, 140p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Sol
Modelling and Optimization of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, and Systems
This book presents a study to determine the current limitations in the area of Photovoltaics (PV) as a source of renewable energy and proposes strategies to overcome them by applying optimization approaches in three main areas, namely related to photovoltaic solar cells, modules, and systems. These include grid metallization design of Si-based solar cells and modules; cost-effectiveness analysi…
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- 978-981-16-1111-7
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- xxiv, 155p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Gal m
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