Essays in energy /
A collection of essays by the same number of engineers. They show a variety of viewpoints and diversity. This collection is meant to incite and excite conversation among engineers, scientists, and society at large. It would serve as a catalyst for a three-credit course as an introductory engineering...
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New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) :
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2016.
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| Series: | Thermal science and energy engineering collection.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Nuclear power: waste or fuel? / Raymond Wisenburg
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Nuclear waste
- 1.3 Nuclear fuel reprocessing
- 1.4 Nuclear fuel disposal
- 1.5 Conclusion
- References
- 2. Small hydroelectric plants / Chad Kaleky
- 2.1 Introduction to hydropower
- 2.2 Diversity of hydropower plant design
- 2.3 Small hydroelectric power plants in use
- 2.4 Design of small hydroelectric power plants
- 2.5 Automatic controls in small hydroelectric plants
- 2.6 Environmental impact
- 2.7 Small hydropower utilization
- 2.8 Generators in hydropower systems
- 2.9 Electricity production using current water supply system
- 2.10 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Small wind turbine applications and market analysis / Tyler Lovelle
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Discussion
- 3.3 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Organic photovoltaics / Nick Evangelista
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Status and perspectives
- 4.3 Discussion and conclusion
- References
- 5. Increasing diversity of renewable energy through tidal water power / Benton Patterson
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Types of tidal water power generation
- 5.3 Placing tidal water power stations
- 5.4 Engineering challenges of tidal power
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Natural gas resources in the world / William David Sanchez
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Natural gas
- 6.3 Available resources
- 6.4 Discussion and conclusion
- References
- 7. Deep sea oil drilling and its future / Jonathan Smirles
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 BP's project 2K
- 7.3 Discussion and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 8. Harvesting geothermal energy from oil wells and other unexpected sources / James Johnston
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Geothermal energy
- 8.3 Issues with greenhouse gases
- 8.4 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Nanotechnology in the energy industry / Michael Greene
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Energy harvesting and conversion
- 9.3 Energy storage
- 9.4 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Offshore wind power and related immature technologies / Yuri Bhardwaj
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 History
- 10.3 Today
- 10.4 Utilization
- 10.5 How it works
- 10.6 Discussion
- 10.7 Conclusion, immature offshore wind technologies
- References
- 11. Industrial sector energy efficiency / Carlos Upegui
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Importance of energy
- 11.3 Energy efficiency
- 11.4 Energy system perspective
- 11.5 Improving energy efficiency
- 11.6 Principles of implementation
- 11.7 Barriers to energy efficiency
- 11.8 Factors influencing energy efficiency
- 11.9 Rebound effect
- 11.10 Policies promoting energy efficiency
- 11.11 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Commercial sector energy efficiency / Refael Listman
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Trends in commercial sector energy consumption in recent decades
- 12.3 Trends in innovations in energy efficient technology for commercial sector use
- 12.4 Do these energy efficient innovations lead to true energy savings?
- 12.5 Adoption of energy-efficient innovations in the commercial sector
- 12.6 A focus on the example of semitransparent PV window treatments
- 12.7 Discussion and conclusions
- References
- 13. Agricultural sector energy efficiency / Stephen J. Leonard
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Overview of agriculture in the United States
- 13.3 Measuring energy efficiency in the agricultural sector
- 13.4 Improving agricultural sector energy efficiency: decreasing energy inputs
- 13.5 Improving agricultural sector energy efficiency: increasing energy outputs
- 13.6 A call to action: the future of energy efficiency in the agricultural sector
- References
- Index.