Energy: Technology and Directions for the Future

John R. Fanchi

491 pages, parution le 16/03/2004

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Energy: Technology and Directions for the Future presents the fundamentals of energy for scientists and engineers. It is a survey of energy sources that will be available for use in the 21st century energy mix. The reader will learn about the history and science of several energy sources as well as the technology and social significance of energy. Themes in the book include thermodynamics, electricity distribution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, solar energy, nuclear energy, alternate energy (wind, water, biomass), energy and society, energy and the environment, sustainable development, the hydrogen economy, and energy forecasting. The approach is designed to present an intellectually rich and interesting text that is also practical.This is accomplished by introducing basic concepts in the context of energy technologies and, where appropriate, in historical context. Scientific concepts are used to solve concrete engineering problems.

The technical level of presentation presumes that readers have completed college level physics with calculus and mathematics through calculus of several variables. The selection of topics is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the language, concepts and techniques used in all major energy components that are expected to contribute to the 21st century energy mix. Future energy professionals will need to understand the origin and interactions of these energy components to thrive in an energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy sources.

L'auteur - John R. Fanchi

John R Fanchi, PH.D. , Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, USA

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Introduction
Classical Energy
Heat Energy
Quantum Energy
Relativistic Quantum Energy
The Molecular Basis of Bioenergy
Origin of Cosmic Energy Sources
Origin of Terrestrial Energy Sources
Origin of Bioenergy Sources
Power Generation and Distribution
Fossil Energy
Nuclear Energy
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Alternative Energy and Conservation
The 21st Century Energy Mix

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Elsevier, Academic Press
Auteur(s)	John R. Fanchi
Parution	16/03/2004
Nb. de pages	491
Format	16 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	940g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780122482915
ISBN13	978-0-12-248291-5