Energy Systems And Sustainability

Author : Frank Kreith,Susan Krumdieck
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466556966

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Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition by Frank Kreith,Susan Krumdieck Pdf

Completely revised and updated, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition presents broad-based coverage of sustainable energy sources and systems. The book is designed as a text for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students. It focuses on renewable energy technologies, but also treats current trends such as the expanding use of natural gas from fracking and development of nuclear power. It covers the economics of sustainable energy, both from a traditional monetary as well as from an energy return on energy invested (EROI) perspective. The book provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all renewable technologies, including solar and wind power, biological processes such as anaerobic digestion and geothermal energy. The new edition also examines social issues such as food, water, population, global warming, and public policies of engineering concern. It discusses energy transition—the process by which renewable energy forms can effectively be introduced into existing energy systems to replace fossil fuels. See What’s New in the Second Edition: Extended treatment of the energy and social issues related to sustainable energy Analytic models of all energy systems in the current and future economy Thoroughly updated chapters on biomass, wind, transportation, and all types of solar power Treatment of energy return on energy invested (EROI) as a tool for understanding the sustainability of different types of resource conversion and efficiency projects Introduction of the System Advisor Model (SAM) software program, available from National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), with examples and homework problems Coverage of current issues in transition engineering providing analytic tools that can reduce the risk of unsustainable fossil resource use Updates to all chapters on renewable energy technology engineering, in particular the chapters dealing with transportation, passive design, energy storage, ocean energy, and bioconversion Written by Frank Kreith and Susan Krumdieck, this updated version of a successful textbook takes a balanced approach that looks not only at sustainable energy sources, but also provides examples of energy storage, industrial process heat, and modern transportation. The authors take an analytical systems approach to energy engineering, rather than the more general and descriptive approach usually found in textbooks on this topic.

Author : Bob Everett,Stephen Peake,James Warren
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0198767641

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Energy Systems and Sustainability Third Edition by Bob Everett,Stephen Peake,James Warren Pdf

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. The engaging writing style and frequent use of illustrations makes the text accessible for students of all backgrounds and levels. Feature boxes throughout the text present explanations of the more advanced topics and detailed energy arithmetic is addressed in the appendix. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include the most recent statistics and developments in this rapidly moving field. Digital formats and resources Energy Systems and Sustainability is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources to accompany Energy Systems and Sustainability include: For students: - Links to sources of further information and up-to-date energy statistics - Self-assessment questions For registered adopters of the book: - Figures from the book, available for download

Author : Ibrahim Dincer,Azzam Abu-Rayash
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128195574

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Energy Sustainability by Ibrahim Dincer,Azzam Abu-Rayash Pdf

Energy Sustainability is a subject with many dimensions that spans both production and utilization and how they are linked to sustainable development. More importantly, energy systems are designed, analyzed, assessed and evaluated in accordance to sustainable tools for more sustainable future. This book comprehensively covers these aspects, harmonizing them in a way that offers distinct perspectives for energy, the environment and sustainable development. In addition, it also covers concepts, systems, applications, illustrative examples and case studies that are presented to provide unique coverage for readers. Presents a holistic approach for energy domains Includes tactics on the development of sustainability models and parameters to link both energy and sustainable development Incorporates exergy tools into models and approaches for design, analysis, assessment and evaluations Includes illustrative examples and case studies with renewables and clean energy options

Author : Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128230879

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Low Carbon Energy Technologies in Sustainable Energy Systems by Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos Pdf

Low Carbon Energy Technologies for Sustainable Energy Systems examines, investigates, and integrates current research aimed at operationalizing low carbon technologies within complex transitioning energy economies. Scholarly research has traditionally focused on the technical aspects of exploitation, R&D, operation, infrastructure, and decommissioning, while approaches which can realistically inform their reception and scale-up across real societies and real markets are piecemeal and isolated in separate literatures. Addressing both the technical foundations of each technology together with the sociotechnical ways in which they are spread in markets and societies, this work integrates the technoeconomic assessment of low carbon technologies with direct discussion on legislative and regulatory policies in energy markets. Chapters address issues, such as social acceptance, consumer awareness, environmental valuation systems, and the circular economy, as low carbon technologies expand into energy systems sustainability, sensitivity, and stability. This collective research work is relevant to both researchers and practitioners working in sustainable energy systems. The combination of these features makes it a timely book that is useful and attractive to university students, researchers, academia, and public or private energy policy makers. Combines socio-cultural perspectives, environmental sustainability, and economic feasibility in the analysis of low carbon energy technologies Assesses regulatory governance impacting the environmental protection and the social cohesion of environmentally-directed energy markets Reviews the carbon trade exchange, attributing economic value to carbon and enabling its trading perspectives by people, companies or countries invested in low carbon technologies

Author : Ibrahim Dincer,Calin Zamfirescu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 823 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387958606

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Sustainable Energy Systems and Applications by Ibrahim Dincer,Calin Zamfirescu Pdf

The concept of sustainable development was first introduced by the Brundtland Commission almost 20 years ago and has received increased attention during the past decade. It is now an essential part of any energy activities. This is a research-based textbook which can be used by senior undergraduate students, graduate students, engineers, practitioners, scientists, researchers in the area of sustainable energy systems and aimed to address some key pillars: better efficiency, better cost effectiveness, better use of energy resources, better environment, better energy security, and better sustainable development. It also includes some cutting-edge topics, such hydrogen and fuel cells, renewable, clean combustion technologies, CO2 abatement technologies, and some potential tools (exergy, constructal theory, etc.) for design, analysis and performance improvement.

Author : Jefferson W. Tester
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0262201534

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Sustainable Energy by Jefferson W. Tester Pdf

Evaluates trade-offs and uncertainties inherent in achieving sustainable energy, analyzes the major energy technologies, and provides a framework for assessing policy options.

Author : Thomas Trabold,Callie W. Babbitt
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128111581

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Sustainable Food Waste-to-Energy Systems by Thomas Trabold,Callie W. Babbitt Pdf

Sustainable Food Waste-to-Energy Systems assesses the utilization of food waste in sustainable energy conversion systems. It explores all sources of waste generated in the food supply chain (downstream from agriculture), with coverage of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sources. It provides a detailed analysis of the conventional pathways for food waste disposal and utilization, including composting, incineration, landfilling and wastewater treatment. Next, users will find valuable sections on the chemical, biochemical and thermochemical waste-to-energy conversion processes applicable for food waste and an assessment of commercially available sustainable food waste-to-energy conversion technologies. Sustainability aspects, including consideration of environmental, economic and social impacts are also explored. The book concludes with an analysis of how deploying waste-to-energy systems is dependent on cross-cutting research methods, including geographical information systems and big data. It is a useful resource for professionals working in waste-to-energy technologies, as well as those in the food industry and food waste management sector planning and implementing these systems, but is also ideal for researchers, graduate students, energy policymakers and energy analysts interested in the most recent advances in the field. Provides guidance on how specific food waste characteristics drive possible waste-to-energy conversion processes Presents methodologies for selecting among different waste-to-energy options, based on waste volumes, distribution and properties, local energy demand (electrical/thermal/steam), opportunities for industrial symbiosis, regulations and incentives and social acceptance, etc. Contains tools to assess potential environmental and economic performance of deployed systems Links to publicly available resources on food waste data for energy conversion

Author : Jingzheng Ren
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030675295

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Energy Systems Evaluation (Volume 1) by Jingzheng Ren Pdf

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. It presents various methodologies, allowing readers to understand: the complete metrics for sustainability assessment; life cycle thinking for sustainability assessment of energy systems; and the advanced sustainability assessment methods for energy systems. This book is of interest to researchers, engineers, decision makers, and postgraduate students within the field of energy systems, sustainability, and decision analysis.

Author : Karen Ross,Bob Everett,Janet Ramage,Open University
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Energy policy
ISBN : OCLC:191846358

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Energy Systems and Sustainability by Karen Ross,Bob Everett,Janet Ramage,Open University Pdf

Author : Vladimir Strezov,Hossain M. Anawar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1032338725

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Renewable Energy Systems from Biomass by Vladimir Strezov,Hossain M. Anawar Pdf

a fast-growing interest in the realm of renewable energy, the authors here have identified a need to synthesize relevant and up-to-date information in a single volume. They describe a systems approach to renewable energy and discuss technological, political, economic, social and environmental viewpoints, as well as policies and benefits.

Author : Bob Everett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822039377536

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Energy Systems and Sustainability by Bob Everett Pdf

Written with undergraduates and graduates in mind, this volume provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. The authors also describe the key physical and engineering features of these energy production systems.

Author : João Carlos de Oliveira Matias,Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes,Radu Godina
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039210961

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Sustainable Energy Systems: From Primary to End-Use by João Carlos de Oliveira Matias,Leonel Jorge Ribeiro Nunes,Radu Godina Pdf

This book focuses on sustainable energy systems. While several innovative and alternative concepts are presented, the topics of energy policy, life cycle assessment, thermal energy, and renewable energy also play a major role. Models on various temporal and geographical scales are developed to understand the conditions of technical as well as organizational change. New methods of modeling, which can fulfil technical and physical boundary conditions and nevertheless consider economic environmental and social aspects, are also developed.

Author : Manuela Tvaronaciene,Beata Slusarczyk
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128176887

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Energy Transformation towards Sustainability by Manuela Tvaronaciene,Beata Slusarczyk Pdf

Energy Transformation towards Sustainability explores how researchers, businesses and policymakers can explore and usefully improve energy systems and energy consumption behavior, both to reflect the reality of climate change and related environmental degradation and to adapt to the expanding periphery of renewable energy technologies. It introduces the reader to a suite of potential policy pathways to the necessary transformation in societal energy consumption, usage and behavior. Solutions discussed include energy efficiency, energy security, the role of political leadership, green public policy, and the transition to renewable energy sources. International contributions address the range and depth of current research from a position of advocacy for 'energy stewardship' as the driver of this transformation. Case studies illustrate the range of various countries to diminish energy use. Finally, policy avenues are covered in depth. Reviews the interrelationship between economic growth, energy consumption and climate change Uses a wide variety of case studies to support practical implementation across national energy systems Highlights a wide spectrum of urgent issues, including threats related to energy use and secure and sustainable development Contains contributions that reflect a breadth and depth of scholarship from international backgrounds

Author : Ibrahim Dincer,Yusuf Bicer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128131756

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Integrated Energy Systems for Multigeneration by Ibrahim Dincer,Yusuf Bicer Pdf

Integrated Energy Systems for Multigeneration looks at how measures implemented to limit greenhouse gas emissions must consider smart utilization of available limited resources and employ renewable resources through integrated energy systems and the utilization of waste energy streams. This reference considers the main concepts of thermal and conventional energy systems through detailed systems description, analyses of methodologies, performance assessment and optimization, and illustrative examples and case studies. The book examines producing power and heat with cooling, freshwater, green fuels and other useful commodities designed to tackle rising greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. With worldwide energy demand increasing, and the consequences of meeting supply with current dependency on fossil fuels, investigating and developing sustainable alternatives to the conventional energy systems is a growing concern for global stakeholders. Analyzes the links between clean energy technologies and achieving sustainable development Illustrates several examples of design and analysis of integrated energy systems Discusses performance assessment and optimization Uses illustrative examples and global case studies to explain methodologies and concepts

Author : Carlo Vezzoli,Fabrizio Ceschin,Lilac Osanjo,Mugendi K. M’Rithaa,Richie Moalosi,Venny Nakazibwe,Jan Carel Diehl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319702230

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Designing Sustainable Energy for All by Carlo Vezzoli,Fabrizio Ceschin,Lilac Osanjo,Mugendi K. M’Rithaa,Richie Moalosi,Venny Nakazibwe,Jan Carel Diehl Pdf

This open access book addresses the issue of diffusing sustainable energy access in low- and middle-income contexts. Access to energy is one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low- income and developing contexts, as around 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy systems (DRE) are considered a promising approach to address this challenge and provide energy access to all. However, even if promising, the implementation of DRE systems is not always straightforward. The book analyses, discusses and classifies the promising Sustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) business models to deliver Distributed Renewable Energy systems in an effective, efficient and sustainable way. Its message is supported with cases studies and examples, discussing the economic, environmental and socioethical benefits as well as its limitations and barriers to its implementation. An innovative design approach is proposed and a set of design tools are supplied, enabling readers to create and develop Sustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) solutions to deliver Distributed Renewable Energy systems. Practical applications of the book’s design approach and tools by companies and practitioners are discussed and the book will be of interest to readers in design, industry, governmental institutions, NGOs as well as researchers.