Advances In Solar Energy Volume 16

Author : Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317740841

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'Essential for any serious technical library' Professor Martin Green, University of New South Wales, Australia The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Volume 16 is the first volume to be published by Earthscan. Topics covered include: * Anthropogenic global warming: evidence, predictions and consequences * Comparing projections of PV generation ad European and U.S. domestic oil production * Recent advances in solar PV technology * III-V compound multi-junction and concentrator solar cells * Progress of highly reliable crystalline Si solar devices and materials * Recent advances in parabolic trough solar power plant technology * Solar pond technologies: a review and future directions * Passive cooling of buildings * Renewable solar energy for traveling: air, land and water * Modeling solar hydrogen fuel cell systems * Renewable energy for the Russian economy * An innovative, high temperature and concentration solar optical system at the turn of the 19th Century: the Pyreheliophoro Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy, suitable for solar energy experts (including engineers and architects), utilities and industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in renewable energy, technical libraries and laboratories.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317740865

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Advances in Solar Energy: Volume 17 by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

'Essential for any serious technical library' PROFESSOR MARTIN GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTHWALES, AUSTRALIA 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' DON OSBORN, FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy. Volume 17 focuses primarily on solar energy, with respect to heating, hot water, drying and detoxification. Specific chapter subjects include: Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future Quantum Well Solar Cells Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective Solar Heat for Industrial Processes Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : 6000001347

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Advances in Solar Energy, Volume 17 by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

'Essential for any serious technical library' PROFESSOR MARTIN GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTHWALES, AUSTRALIA 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' DON OSBORN, FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy. Volume 17 focuses primarily on solar energy, with respect to heating, hot water, drying and detoxification. Specific chapter subjects include: Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future Quantum Well Solar Cells Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective Solar Heat for Industrial Processes Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment.

Author : H.P. Garg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1696 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1987-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9027724334

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Advances in Solar Energy Technology by H.P. Garg Pdf

Author : H.P. Garg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400937956

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Advances in Solar Energy Technology by H.P. Garg Pdf

The purpose of writing this three volume 'Advances in Solar Energy Technology' is to provide all the relevant latest information available in the field of Solar Energy (Applied as well as Theoretical) to serve as the best source material at one place. Attempts are made to discuss topics in depth to assist both the students (i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate, research scholars etc.) and the professionals (i.e. Consultancy, design, and contracting firms). Chapter 1 starts with a brief history of solar houses (active heating), one of the oldest and still the widely used application of Solar Energy. Various methods of build ing heating and other general aspects such as building form and functions are also described. Various components of active solar heating of building like solar collector, storage system, control unit, auxiliary heat source, etc. are discussed very briefly. Three types of solar active heating of buildings like Solar air systems, solar liquid systems, and solar assisted heat pump systems are discussed in detail in this chapter. Design details and performance of nine typical solar houses which are in use in different climatic conditions and using some newer concepts are also discussed in depth in this chapter.

Author : Karl W Boer,John A Duffie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1985-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1461399521

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Author : W. H. Bloss,F. Pfisterer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 4085 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483294070

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Advances in Solar Energy Technology by W. H. Bloss,F. Pfisterer Pdf

Published in association with the International Solar Energy Society, this four-volume set focusses on the latest research and development initiatives of experts involved in one of the fundamental issues facing society today: the global energy problem.

Author : Charles Nzila,Nyamwala Oluoch,Ambrose Kiprop,Rose Ramkat,Isaac S. Kosgey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000521122

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Advances in Phytochemistry, Textile and Renewable Energy Research for Industrial Growth by Charles Nzila,Nyamwala Oluoch,Ambrose Kiprop,Rose Ramkat,Isaac S. Kosgey Pdf

The International Conference on Phytochemistry, Textile, & Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICPTRE 2020) was hosted by the World bank funded Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytochemicals, Textile and Renewable Energy (ACEII-PTRE) based at Moi University in conjunction with Donghua University, China and the Sino–Africa International Symposium on Textiles and Apparel (SAISTA). The theme of the conference was Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation for Industrial Growth. The research relationships between universities and industry have enabled the two entities to flourish and, in the past, have been credited for accelerated sustainable development and uplifting of millions out poverty. ICPTRE 2020 therefore provided a platform for academic researchers drawn from across the world to meet key industry professionals and actively share knowledge while advancing the role of research in industrial development, particularly, in the developing nations. The conference also provided exhibitors with an opportunity to interact with professionals and showcase their business, products, technologies and equipment. During the course of the conference, industrial exhibitions, research papers and presentations in the fields of phytochemistry, textiles, renewable energy, industry, science, technology, innovations and much more were presented.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317740872

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Advances in Solar Energy by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

'Essential for any serious technical library' PROFESSOR MARTIN GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTHWALES, AUSTRALIA 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' DON OSBORN, FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy. Volume 17 focuses primarily on solar energy, with respect to heating, hot water, drying and detoxification. Specific chapter subjects include: Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future Quantum Well Solar Cells Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective Solar Heat for Industrial Processes Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment

Author : Peter Auer
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483191263

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Advances in Energy Systems and Technology by Peter Auer Pdf

Advances in Energy Systems and Technology, Volume 2, is intended to furnish a detailed and critical review of timely topics within the general field of energy. The breadth of coverage is greater than that generally found in journal review articles. Thus, the collection of chapters contained within this serial will serve as a valuable reference work for an extended period of time. The book contains four chapters and opens with a discussion of the development of solar power satellites. This is followed by separate chapters on sea thermal power; the direct use of solar energy; and the rationale, structure, and use of models for energy technology assessment. This volume aims to continue attracting a wide audience, consisting of professional workers in the field, serious students at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level, as well as those policy analysts and energy planners who seek a more complete understanding of technical matters.

Author : Keith Lovegrove,Wes Stein
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128224724

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Concentrating Solar Power Technology by Keith Lovegrove,Wes Stein Pdf

This second edition of Concentrating Solar Power Technology edited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein presents a fully updated comprehensive review of the latest technologies and knowledge, from the fundamental science to systems design, development, and applications. Part one introduces the fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal energy storage, hybridization with fossil fuel power plants, and the long-term market potential of CSP technology are also explored. Part three goes on to discuss optimization, improvements, and applications, such as absorber materials for solar thermal receivers, design optimization through integrated techno-economic modelling, and heliostat size optimization. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Concentrating Solar Power Technology, 2nd Edition is an essential guide for all those involved or interested in the design, production, development, optimization, and application of CSP technology, including renewable energy engineers and consultants, environmental governmental departments, solar thermal equipment manufacturers, researchers, and academics. Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications Reviews fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessments Includes an overview of the key technologies of parabolic-trough, central tower linear Fresnel reflector, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems

Author : Neeraj Priyadarshi,P. Sanjeevikumar,Farooque Azam,C. Bharatiraja,Rajesh Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000850963

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Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Future Renewable Energy Systems by Neeraj Priyadarshi,P. Sanjeevikumar,Farooque Azam,C. Bharatiraja,Rajesh Singh Pdf

This book narrates an assessment of numerous advanced power converters employed on primitive phase to enhance the efficiency of power translation pertaining to renewable energy systems. It presents the mathematical modelling, analysis, and control of recent power converters topologies, namely, AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters. Numerous advanced DC-DC Converters, namely, multi-input DC-DC Converter, Cuk, SEPIC, Zeta and so forth have been assessed mathematically using state space analysis applied with an aim to enhance power efficiency of renewable energy systems. The book: Explains various power electronics converters for different types of renewable energy sources Provides a review of the major power conversion topologies in one book Focuses on experimental analysis rather than simulation work Recommends usage of MATLAB, PSCAD, and PSIM simulation software for detailed analysis Includes DC-DC converters with reasonable peculiar power rating This book is aimed at researchers, graduate students in electric power engineering, power and industrial electronics, and renewable energy.

Author : Brian Norton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400772755

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Harnessing Solar Heat by Brian Norton Pdf

Systems engineered by man to harness solar heat in a controlled manner now include a diverse range of technologies each serving distinctive needs in particular climate contexts. This text covers the breadth of solar energy technologies for the conversion of solar energy to provide heat, either as the directly-used output or as an intermediary to other uses such as power generation or cooling. It is a wholly updated, extended and revised version of “Solar Energy Thermal Technology” first published in 1992. The text draws on the own author’s research and that of numerous colleagues and collaborators at Cranfield University, University of Ulster, Dublin Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and University of Nigeria. The initial chapters deal with relevant fundamental aspects of solar energy meteorology, radiative heat transfer, material properties and energy storage. Solar energy collectors are discussed in detail before a set of chapters deal with each of the full range of applications. The early chapters consider: the solar energy resource, its distribution in geographical, spectral, skyward geometrical and temporal domains; the physics of solar energy absorption, transmission and loss at surfaces; and techniques for storing collected solar energy. Specific collector sub-systems are then discussed in chapters seven to nine. For each system, practical issues are discussed and a proven analytical procedure for predicting performance described. Similarly analyses are presented in the concluding chapters on solar energy systems. These range from dryers to greenhouses to systems that render buildings solar energy systems in themselves and the associated design issues. The context for any use of solar energy is the prevailing climate. This text, being global in scope, definates the most appropriate regions for particular technologies and applications. It is a research-orientated academic work citing publications on the peer-reviewed literature covering engineering and applied science topics intended both for student use, as a reference tool for teaching solar energy and for those researching solar thermal applications in universities, industry or national/commercial laboratories. Insight into the challenges of implementation including practical constraints and operational considerations are provided to aid those undertaking feasibility studies, technical assistance, training assignments or operating testing facilities.

Author : Karl W. Böer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1461399491

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Advances in Solar Energy by Karl W. Böer Pdf

In Volume 6 of the Advances in Solar Energy we have specifically targeted for a review the rich experience of the Power Utilities. Their hands-on experience in a large variety of means to employ solar energy conversion and to evaluate the technical and economical feasibilities is of great importance to their future use. In designing the lay-out for this volume, we wanted to collect all relevant information, including success and failures and wanted to emphasize the lessons learned from each type of experiment. The publication of such a review now has the advantage of a settled experience in the first phase of solar involvement of the utility industry with a large amount of data analyzed. We are confident that this information will be of great value to direct the future development of the solar energy mix within this industry. We have added to this set of reviews three articles which deal with the most promising high-technology part of solar energy conversion using exclusively solid state devices: solar cells. The development over the last two decades from barely 10% to now in excess of 30% conversion efficiency is breathtaking. In addition, the feasibility of economic midrange efficient thin-film technology holds the promise of opening large sc ale markets in the near future. This field will enter head-on competition for large power generation with more conventional technology.

Author : Amritanshu Shukla,Atul Sharma,Karunesh Kant
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003825111

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Thermal Energy by Amritanshu Shukla,Atul Sharma,Karunesh Kant Pdf

This book presents the essentials of thermal energy storage techniques along with recent innovations and covers in-depth knowledge of thermal energy applications. Different aspects of thermal energy storage systems are covered, ranging from fundamentals to case studies. Major topics covered include application of thermal energy in water heating, solar cooking and solar pond, thermal energy storage materials for indoor comfort in buildings, thermal management of battery, hydrogen production, reducing carbon footprints, and so forth. Key features: Presents current research and technological updates along with applications and market scenarios in thermal energy storage, thermal management, and applications of thermal energy Explores sensible, latent, and thermochemical energy storage aspects Emphasizes the need and adequate utilization of abundant heat energy for clean energy perspectives Reviews use of thermal energy in hydrogen production, the oil and gas sector, along with market analysis Includes pertinent case studies This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in energy and mechanical engineering, energy storage, and renewables.