Solar Energy In Agriculture And Industry

Author : Blaine F. Parker
Publisher : Elsevier Publishing Company
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSC:32106009580157

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Solar Energy in Agriculture by Blaine F. Parker Pdf

This is the 4th volume in an international energy reference book series aimed at bringing together, in a concise form, the basic principles and the most relevant data concerning both the efficient use of energy in agriculture and the food industry and alternative energy sources for agriculture. The theme of this volume is solar energy applications in agriculture. Since the 1960's the major industrial nations have faced an energy crisis; there is a realisation that fossil fuels exist in finite quantitities. In the 1970's and 80's, deposits of CO 2 in the atmosphere have increased, arguably resulting in an increase in global warming. Utilisation of solar energy could contribute to the improvement of man's standard of living while helping to decrease the potential for disasterous earth warming. The application of solar energy in agriculture is, in the main, environmentally benign. The purpose of this volume is to assist the solar energy system designer in understanding the principles of solar energy, to provide conceptual designs which are useful as application examples, and to provide specific equations and data for the design of specific applications.

Author : Priyabatra Santra,Ranjay Kumar Singh,Surendra Poonia,Dilip Jain
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387973848

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Solar Energy In Agriculture by Priyabatra Santra,Ranjay Kumar Singh,Surendra Poonia,Dilip Jain Pdf

The book focuses on all the possible options of solar energy use and generation in Agriculture sector. The book covers basic fundamentals of solar energy resources and technologies are discussed in detail. Overall, the book contains 23 chapters. Out of these, first two chapters focus on solar energy use pattern in agriculture sector in India at present time along with future scopes. The next eight chapters (Chapter No. 3-10) give a basic knowledge on fundamental principles of solar photovoltaic and thermal technologies. Last 13 chapters (Chapter No. 11-23) presents the applications of solar thermal and photovoltaic technology in different farm operations and postharvest processing in agriculture sector. The book will cater the needs for students, researchers, various stakeholders, entrepreneurs etc by providing valuable information on solar energy and its applications specifically focusing on agriculture.

Author : United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Division of Solar Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : MINN:20000003288145

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Solar Energy for Agriculture and Industrial Process Heat by United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Division of Solar Energy Pdf

Author : G. Schepens
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4364354

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Solar Energy in Agriculture and Industry by G. Schepens Pdf

Author : Jochen Bundschuh,Guangnan Chen,D. Chandrasekharam,Janusz Piechocki
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351658140

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Geothermal, Wind and Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture and Aquaculture by Jochen Bundschuh,Guangnan Chen,D. Chandrasekharam,Janusz Piechocki Pdf

The agri-food chain consumes about one third of the world’s energy production with about 12% of it for crop production and nearly 80% for processing, distribution, retail, preparation and cooking. The agri-food chain also accounts for 80-90% of total global freshwater use where 70% alone is for irrigation. Additionally, on a global scale, freshwater production consumes nearly 15% of the entire energy production. It can therefore be argued that making agriculture and the agri-food supply chain independent from fossil fuel use has a huge potential to contribute to global food security and climate protection not only for the next decades but also for the coming century. Provision of secure, accessible and environmentally sustainable supplies of water, energy and food must thus be a priority. One of the major objectives of the world’s scientists, farmers, decisions makers and industrialists is to overcome the present dependence on fossil fuels in the agro-food sector. This dependency increases the volatility of food prices and affects economic access to sustenance. This book provides a critical review of recent developments in solar, wind and geothermal energy applications in agriculture and the agro-food sector such as processing, distribution, retail, preparation and cooking.

Author : V. Goedseels,E. van der Stuyft,U. Avermaete,H. Buis,Willeke Palz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400947405

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New Perspectives for Energy Savings in Agriculture by V. Goedseels,E. van der Stuyft,U. Avermaete,H. Buis,Willeke Palz Pdf

In its continuing efforts to improve production and storage , European agriculture and food industry consumes ever more energy. Hence, as was the case for all European sectors founded on intensive energy consump tion, agriculture was also severely affected by the shortages and price increases of conventional energy sources over the past decade. The energy consciousness generated in this way led to a widespread con sideration of the application of other, renewable energy sources. The potential applications in agriculture are, however, extremely diverse, and this explains to a great extent the fragmentary nature and even in some cases the mediocre level of current research. The objective of this book is, therefore, to guide the reader in a syste matic way through the apparent chaos of operational data which are currently available on the subject matter: thermal applications within agriculture of solar energy by means of solar collectors, passive designs and storage devices. While in volume I of this series H this area is assessed from a more general economic perspective, this tome II takes a more detailed technical approach. The results of this book were produced in the form of a European concerted action under the leadership of the Commission in Brussels. All possible data were collected by national representatives in the EC member countries. Coordinators were Professor V. Goedseels and Mr E. Van der Stuyft from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Professor G.

Author : Shiva Gorjian,Pietro Elia Campana
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323886253

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Solar Energy Advancements in Agriculture and Food Production Systems by Shiva Gorjian,Pietro Elia Campana Pdf

Solar Energy Advancements in Agriculture and Food Production Systems aims to assist society and agricultural communities in different regions and scales to improve their productivity and sustainability. Solar energy, with its rapidly growing technologies and nascent market, has shown promise for integration into a variety of agricultural activities, providing an alternative, sustainable solution to current practices. To meet the future demands of modern sustainable agriculture, this book addresses the major existing problems by providing innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions using environment-friendly, advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-optimized solar energy technologies. This comprehensive book is intended to serve as a practical guide for scientists, engineers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in agriculture and related primary industries, as well as sustainable energy development, and climate change mitigation projects. By including globally implemented solar-based agriculture projects in each chapter and highlighting the key associated challenges and benefits, it aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the market/real-world applications and research in the field. Provides up-to-date knowledge and recent advances in applications of solar energy technology in agriculture and food production Introduces two advanced concepts of agrivoltaics and aquavoltaics and addresses their potentials, challenges, and barriers Explains the application of solar energy technologies in agricultural systems, including greenhouse cultivation, water pumping and irrigation, desalination, heating and cooling, and drying Explains the use of solar energy in agricultural automation and robotics, considering precision agriculture and smart farming application Describes new applications of solar energy in agriculture and aquaculture, and technoeconomic and environmental impacts of solar energy technologies in agriculture and food production

Author : United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Public Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : OCLC:4088936

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Solar Energy for Agriculture and Industry by United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Public Affairs Pdf

Author : Uday Kumar M.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal
Publisher : Amazon Publishers, USA
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798594361294

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Economics of solar energy use in agriculture by Uday Kumar M.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal Pdf

Power is considered to be a core industry as it facilitates development across various sectors of the Indian economy, such as manufacturing, agriculture, commercial enterprises and railways. Keeping this into account, Govt. of India right from the inception of the first five year plan period has given special emphasis for its development. Whereas, Solar power has gained immense importance over the last 5 years as the world moves towards clean energy sources to reduce the negative impact on the environment and to reduce dependence on the limited reserves of coal and gas.Agriculture is the sole provider of human food. Most farm machines are driven by fossil fuels, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and, in turn, accelerate climate change. Such environmental damage can be mitigated by the promotion of renewable resources such as solar, wind, biomass, tidal, geo-thermal, small-scale hydro, bio-fuels and wave-generated power. These renewable resources have a huge potential for the agriculture industry. The farmers should be encouraged by subsidies to use renewable energy technology. The concept of sustainable agriculture lies on a delicate balance of maximizing crop productivity and maintaining economic stability, while minimizing the utilization of finite natural resources and detrimental environmental impacts. Hence, there is a need for promoting use of renewable energy systems for sustainable agriculture, e.g. solar photovoltaic water pumps and electricity, greenhouse technologies, solar dryers for post-harvest processing, and solar hot water heaters.

Author : United States. Department of Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Solar energy in agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:6343262

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Solar Energy for Agriculture and Industry by United States. Department of Energy Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Solar energy in agriculture
ISBN : MINN:31951D002707007

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Solar Agricultural and Industrial Process Heat by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : OCLC:127108217

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Solar Energy for Agriculture and Industrial Process Heat by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jochen Bundschuh,Guangnan Chen,D. Chandrasekharam,Janusz Piechocki
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351658157

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Geothermal, Wind and Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture and Aquaculture by Jochen Bundschuh,Guangnan Chen,D. Chandrasekharam,Janusz Piechocki Pdf

The agri-food chain consumes about one third of the world’s energy production with about 12% of it for crop production and nearly 80% for processing, distribution, retail, preparation and cooking. The agri-food chain also accounts for 80-90% of total global freshwater use where 70% alone is for irrigation. Additionally, on a global scale, freshwater production consumes nearly 15% of the entire energy production. It can therefore be argued that making agriculture and the agri-food supply chain independent from fossil fuel use has a huge potential to contribute to global food security and climate protection not only for the next decades but also for the coming century. Provision of secure, accessible and environmentally sustainable supplies of water, energy and food must thus be a priority. One of the major objectives of the world’s scientists, farmers, decisions makers and industrialists is to overcome the present dependence on fossil fuels in the agro-food sector. This dependency increases the volatility of food prices and affects economic access to sustenance. This book provides a critical review of recent developments in solar, wind and geothermal energy applications in agriculture and the agro-food sector such as processing, distribution, retail, preparation and cooking.

Author : United States. Department of Energy. Office of Conservation and Solar Applications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : MINN:31951002845789U

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Solar Energy for Agricultural and Industrial Process Heat, Program Summary by United States. Department of Energy. Office of Conservation and Solar Applications Pdf

Report of programs funded by the Agricultural and Industrial Process Heat Branch, Division of Solar Applications.

Author : P. J. Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0868391018

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Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture by P. J. Reid Pdf