Author : Samuel Palmer Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164382 Energy conservation refers to the reduction in the consumption of energy by using less of an energy service. It includes the efficient use of energy as well as the reduction in the amount of services used. Read More |
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Author : Royce Shaw Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164375 Hydropower refers to the power that is obtained from the energy of falling and fast running water. It is a renewable energy source which can be used for irrigation and the operation of various mechanical Read More |
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Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Author : James Cameron Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164566 The branch of engineering, which deals with the processes related to the production of hydrocarbons is known as petroleum engineering. These hydrocarbons could either be in the form of natural gas or crude Read More |
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Author : Jayce McCarthy Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164573 The usage of air flow to rotate wind turbines and thereby turn electric generators is known as wind energy. It is a variable source of energy since there is considerable fluctuation in the amount of power Read More |
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Author : Deborah Black Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164269 The use of nuclear reactions that generate heat by releasing nuclear energy is known as nuclear power. This heat is often used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power plant. Nuclear Read More |
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Recent Advances in Photovoltaic Systems Author : Fraser Cox Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641163392 The power systems that are designed to supply usable solar power using photovoltaics are referred to as photovoltaic systems. There are various types of modern photovoltaic systems such as grid-connected Read More |
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Renewable Energy: Solar Energy, Hydropower and Wind Energy Author : David McCartney Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641162807 Renewable energy is a form of energy that is derived from renewable resources. These are naturally replenished on human time scales. Some common forms of renewable energy include wind, rain, sunlight Read More |
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Author : Jaime Hunter Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164290 Solar power is a form of usable energy that is acquired by converting the energy from sunlight into electric energy. The two main methods used in the conversion of solar energy into electricity are utilizing Read More |
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Bioenergy: Bioproducts, Biofuels and Feedstock Management Author : Alice Wheeler Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641160957 Bioenergy is harnessed from renewable biological resources by employing contemporary biological processes for biofuel generation. Population inflation and environmental depletion have rendered conventional Read More |
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Biofuels: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Author : Nina Goldman Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641161664 Renewable energy is replenished naturally on a human timescale. It can replace conventional fuels in the major areas of electricity generation, transportation, off-grid energy services and heating. Biofuel Read More |