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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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- -
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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
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- 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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- 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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- 662.6 Gal m
Deep Energy Retrofit—A Guide for Decision Makers
Many governments worldwide are setting more stringent targets for reductions in energy use in government/public buildings. Buildings constructed more than 10 years ago account for a major share of energy used by the building stock. However, the funding and “know-how” (applied knowledge) available for owner-directed energy retrofit projects has not kept pace with new requirements. With typic…
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- 978-3-030-66211-0
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- xxi, 84p.:ill
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- 333.7 Zhi d
Energy Humanities. Current State and Future Directions
This edited book explicitly deals with the energy humanities, summarising existing knowledge in the area and outlining possible future directions for the nascent field. Assuming a variety of disciplinary stances and using a plethora of methodologies to address a number of pressing energy-related issues, the individual contributions showcase the crucial importance of including the humanities and…
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- 978-3-030-57480-2
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- xiii, 213p.:ill
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- 333.7 Ene
Clean Energy Opportunities in Tropical Countries
This book highlights the present scenario of energy demand and power generation technologies in tropical countries. The tropics are well known to receive direct sunlight. Furthermore, different than four-season countries, tropical countries have a continuous summer-like season, and therefore, they are rich in clean energy sources, like solar and biomass. Home to 40% of the world’s population,…
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- 978-981-15-9140-2
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- vi, 326p.:ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Cle
Energy Systems Evaluation (Volume 1)
This book presents various methods for sustainability assessment of energy systems, under various different conditions and scenarios. It answers the questions of how to measure the sustainability of energy systems by adopting appropriate metrics and methods. This book provides readers with a comprehensive view of the frontiers of sustainability assessment methods for energy system analysis. …
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- 978-3-030-67529-5
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- vi, 225p.:Ill
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- 621.042 Ene
Electrospinning for Advanced Energy Storage Applications
This book provides a consolidated description of the process of electro-spinning and detailed properties and applications of electro-spun electrodes and electrolytes in energy storage devices. It discusses the preparation, structure and electrochemical properties of nanofiber electrode and electrolyte materials. It focuses exclusively on Lithium Ion batteries, with the contents discussing diffe…
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- 978-981-15-8844-0
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- xxxi, 581p.:ill
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- 621.312 Ele
Adaptive Thermal Comfort of Indoor Environment for Residential Buildings
This book is structured in four parts: First, it analyzes the sustainability objectives established for the building stock and the importance of thermal comfort in this aspect. Second, the existing adaptive thermal comfort models and the main energy-saving measures associated with these models are analyzed. Third, the energy savings obtained with these measures are analyzed in several case stud…
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- 978-981-16-0906-0
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- vi, 75p.:ill
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- -
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- 691.029 Bie a
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Telecommunication Stations
This book looks at the challenge of providing reliable and cost-effective power solutions to expanding communications networks in remote and rural areas where grid electricity is limited or not available. It examines the use of renewable energy systems to provide off-grid remote electrification from a variety of resources, including regenerative fuel cells, ultracapacitors, wind energy, and pho…
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- 978-3-030-66344-5
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- xv, 196p.:Ill
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- -
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- 662.6 Elb h
Next Generation Batteries
In this book, the development of next-generation batteries is introduced. Included are reports of investigations to realize high energy density batteries: Li-air, Li-sulfur, and all solid-state and metal anode (Mg, Al, Zn) batteries. Sulfide and oxide solid electrolytes are also reviewed.A number of relevant aspects of all solid-state batteries with a carbon anode or Li-metal anode are discusse…
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- 978-981-33-6668-8
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- xiv, 580p.:ill
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- -
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- 621.312 Nex
Man-Made Sun
This book introduces the research process and principles of the controlled super-coupling nuclear fusion experiment at the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) nuclear fusion reactor in Hefei, China. It uses straightforward language to explain how nuclear fusion can provide safe, environmentally friendly, clean, and inexhaustible energy in future. EAST is the world’s first ful…
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- 978-981-16-3887-9
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- xiii, 147p.:ill
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- -
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- 621.48 Man
Design and Implementation of Voltage Source Converters in HVDC Systems
This book looks at the control of voltage source converter based high voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC). The objective is to understand the control structure of the VSC-HVDC system and establish the tuning criteria for the proportional-integral (PI) control of the converter controllers. Coverage includes modeling of the VSC-based HVDC transmission system using MATLAB and Simulink simulation pac…
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- 978-3-030-51661-1
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- xxi, 115p.:ill
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- -
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- 621.042 Ibr d
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