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Introduction to Advanced Renewable Energy Systems

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By: SC Bhatia(Author)
450 pages
Introduction to Advanced Renewable Energy Systems
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  • Introduction to Advanced Renewable Energy Systems ISBN: 9781782422693 Hardback Jan 2014 Out of Print #224945
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About this book

Renewable energy is a natural energy which does not have a limited supply. Renewable energy can be used again and again and will never run out. Renewable energy is derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. In its various forms, it derives directly from the sun, or from heat generated deep within the earth. Included in the definition is electricity and heat generated from solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources. Introduction to Advanced Renewable Energy Systems is a complete treatise on renewable energy sources and also includes issues relating to biofuels. It aims to serve as a text for the undergraduate and postgraduate students in relevant disciplines and a reference for all the professionals in related fields.

Contents

- Energy resources and their utilization
- Solar radiations, solar devices and solar thermal energy nanotechnology
- Solar photovoltaic system
- Energy consuming and converting equipment
- Wind energy
- Hydroelectric power
- Tide, wave and ocean energy
- Geothermal power generations
- Biofuels- biomass, ethanol, biodiesel and bio-hydrogen
- Algae fuel for future
- Nanotech biofuels and fuel additives

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Biography

S. C. Bhatia is a consultant in environmental and pollution control, energy conservation and polymer sciences. He has received his BE (Chemical Engineering) from BITS Pilani and also has an MBA degree. He has worked in various petrochemical plants in production planning, maintenance and quality control. He has authored books on subjects ranging from chemical process industries, plastic and rubber technology. His area of specialization includes air and water pollution, energy conservation, rubber, plastics and bio-sciences.

Out of Print
By: SC Bhatia(Author)
450 pages
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