Energy and the Environment

Robert A. Ristinen, Jack J. Kraushaar

366 pages, parution le 15/03/2006

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This timely book deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today. It contains the latest information on the core subjects in this field as well as basic concepts, resources, applications, and problems of current interest. Research from the pages of current journals and government publications helps make this an up-to-date resource that is relevant to today's issues.

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Energy Fundamentals, Energy Use in an Industrial Society
The Fossil Fuels
Heat Engines
Renewable Energy Sources I: Solar Energy
Renewable Energy Sources II: Alternatives
The Promise and Problems of Nuclear Energy
Energy Conservation
Transportation
Air Pollution
Global Effects
Epilogue: Looking Ahead
Appendix A: Linear Plots, Semilogarithmic Plots, and Exponential Growth
Appendix B: Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin Temperature Scales
Answers to Selected End-of-Chapter Problems

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Robert A. Ristinen, Jack J. Kraushaar
Parution	15/03/2006
Nb. de pages	366
Format	19 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	590g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471739890