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Energy in the 21st century by Fanchi, John R.

Table of Contents: “…A brief history of energy consumption -- Energy options : fossil energy -- Energy options : nuclear energy -- Energy options : solar energy -- Energy options : wind and water -- Energy options : biomass and synfuels -- Hydrogen : an energy carrier -- Electricity generation and distribution -- Energy, economics and the environment -- Energy forecasts.…”
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Adsorption refrigeration technology : theory and application / by Wang, Ruzhu, Wang, Liwei (Professor), Wu, Jingyi, Ph.D

Table of Contents: “…Adsorption Working Pairs -- Mechanism and Thermodynamic Properties of Physical Adsorption -- Mechanism and Thermodynamic Properties of Chemical Adsorption -- Adsorption mechanism and thermodynamic characteristics of composite adsorbents -- Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles -- Technology of Adsorption Bed and Adsorption Refrigeration System -- Design and Performance of the Adsorption Refrigeration System -- Adsorption Refrigeration Driven by Solar Energy and Waste Heat.…”
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Adsorption refrigeration technology : theory and application / by Wang, Ruzhu, Wang, Liwei (Professor), Wu, Jingyi, Ph.D

Table of Contents: “…Adsorption Working Pairs -- Mechanism and Thermodynamic Properties of Physical Adsorption -- Mechanism and Thermodynamic Properties of Chemical Adsorption -- Adsorption mechanism and thermodynamic characteristics of composite adsorbents -- Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles -- Technology of Adsorption Bed and Adsorption Refrigeration System -- Design and Performance of the Adsorption Refrigeration System -- Adsorption Refrigeration Driven by Solar Energy and Waste Heat.…”
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Energy : its use and the environment / by Hinrichs, Roger, 1941-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Energy mechanics -- Conservation of energy -- Heat and work -- Home energy conservation and heat-transfer control -- Solar energy : characteristics and heating -- Energy from fossil fuels -- Air pollution and energy use -- Global warming, ozone depletion, and waste heat -- Electricity : circuits and superconductors -- Electromagnetism and the generation of electricity -- Electricity from solar, wind, and hydro -- The building blocks of matter : the atom and its nucleus -- Nuclear power : fission -- Effects and uses of radiation -- Future energy alternatives : fusion -- Biomass : from plants to garbage -- Tapping the Earth's heat : geothermal energy -- A national and personal commitment.…”

Energy : its use and the environment / by Hinrichs, Roger, 1941-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Energy mechanics -- Conservation of energy -- Heat and work -- Home energy conservation and heat-transfer control -- Solar energy : characteristics and heating -- Energy from fossil fuels -- Air pollution and energy use -- Global warming, ozone depletion, and waste heat -- Electricity : circuits and superconductors -- Electromagnetism and the generation of electricity -- Electricity from solar, wind, and hydro -- The building blocks of matter : the atom and its nucleus -- Nuclear power : fission -- Effects and uses of radiation -- Future energy alternatives : fusion -- Biomass : from plants to garbage -- Tapping the Earth's heat : geothermal energy -- A national and personal commitment.…”

Fundamentals of materials for energy and environmental sustainability

Table of Contents: “…Renewable Energy Sources: 17. Solar energy overview; 18. Direct solar energy conversion with photovoltaic devices; 19. …”
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Fundamentals of materials for energy and environmental sustainability

Table of Contents: “…Renewable Energy Sources: 17. Solar energy overview; 18. Direct solar energy conversion with photovoltaic devices; 19. …”
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The path to more sustainable energy systems how do we get there from here? / by Ebenhack, Ben W.

Table of Contents: “…"Renewable" energy resources -- 3.1 A note -- 3.2 Earth's energy allowance -- 3.3 The solar resource -- 3.3.1 Solar photovoltaic technology -- 3.3.2 Concentrating solar power -- 3.3.3 Passive solar energy -- 3.3.4 Solar energy distribution and installed capacity -- 3.4 Biomass and biofuel resources -- 3.4.1 Ethanol -- 3.4.2 Biodiesel -- 3.4.3 Biogas -- 3.4.4 Biomass and biofuels distribution and production -- 3.5 Hydropower -- 3.5.1 Hydro potential distribution -- 3.5.2 Tidal and wave power -- 3.6 Wind power -- 3.6.1 Wind turbines -- 3.6.2 Wind distribution and installed capacity -- 3.7 Geothermal -- 3.7.1 Geothermal distribution and installed capacity -- 3.7.2 Direct use applications --…”
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The path to more sustainable energy systems how do we get there from here? / by Ebenhack, Ben W.

Table of Contents: “…"Renewable" energy resources -- 3.1 A note -- 3.2 Earth's energy allowance -- 3.3 The solar resource -- 3.3.1 Solar photovoltaic technology -- 3.3.2 Concentrating solar power -- 3.3.3 Passive solar energy -- 3.3.4 Solar energy distribution and installed capacity -- 3.4 Biomass and biofuel resources -- 3.4.1 Ethanol -- 3.4.2 Biodiesel -- 3.4.3 Biogas -- 3.4.4 Biomass and biofuels distribution and production -- 3.5 Hydropower -- 3.5.1 Hydro potential distribution -- 3.5.2 Tidal and wave power -- 3.6 Wind power -- 3.6.1 Wind turbines -- 3.6.2 Wind distribution and installed capacity -- 3.7 Geothermal -- 3.7.1 Geothermal distribution and installed capacity -- 3.7.2 Direct use applications --…”
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International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering

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International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering

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Knowledge for a Sustainable World : A Southern African�Nordic contribution /

Table of Contents: “…'The path of the mother is trodden by the daughter' : stepping stones for entry into the middle class in South Africa / Dan Darkey and Hilde Ibsen -- 6. Using solar energy to enhance access to ICTs in Malawi / Luke Mwale -- 7. …”
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Knowledge for a Sustainable World : A Southern African�Nordic contribution /

Table of Contents: “…'The path of the mother is trodden by the daughter' : stepping stones for entry into the middle class in South Africa / Dan Darkey and Hilde Ibsen -- 6. Using solar energy to enhance access to ICTs in Malawi / Luke Mwale -- 7. …”
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