Energy technology and engineering

In this handbook, the editors systematically present the maximum possible number of known eco-materials, including "e;cyclic"e; materials; materials for ecology and environmental protection; materials for society and human health; and materials for energy based on two main criteria: their sources and their functions.

This book is a sociological account of the historical trajectory of feed-in tariffs (FITs) as an instrument for the promotion of renewable energy in Europe.

This book focuses on the underlying mechanisms of lost circulation and wellbore strengthening, presenting a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the fundamental studies on lost circulation and wellbore strengthening in the oil and gas industry, as well as a detailed discussion on the limitations of the wellbore strengthening methods currently used in industry.

This book explores the nexus of Sustainability and Information Communication Technologies that are rapidly changing the way we live, learn, and do business.

This book presents a large number of smart metering applications from the points of view of different stakeholders.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current renewable energy technologies and their basic principles.

This book integrates analytical and digital solutions through Alternative Transients Program (ATP) software, recognized for its use all over the world in academia and in the electric power industry, utilizing a didactic approach appropriate for graduate students and industry professionals alike.

This book provides in-depth coverage on the latest concepts, systems, and technologies that are being utilized in biorefineries for the production of biofuels and value-added commodities.

This thesis presents an important step towards a deeper understanding of naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs (NFCRs).

This book provides a detailed description of fault tolerant design techniques for smart power drivers and their application in the design of automotive airbag ICs to ensure correct deployment.

This book provides a thorough overview of cutting-edge research on electronics applications relevant to industry, the environment, and society at large.

This book offers insights into the current focus and recent advances in bioremediation and green technology applications for waste minimization and pollution control.

This brochure offers numerical models of wind-induced aeolian vibrations and sub-span oscillations of the conductors.

This book presents various methodologies for determining the ecological footprint, carbon footprint, water footprint, nitrogen footprint, and life cycle environment impacts and illustrates these methodologies through various applications.

This one of a kind reference gathers numerous new studies examining the design of buildings in seaside locations.

This highly informative and carefully presented book offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of thermal engineering.

This book provides a survey of technologies available to tackle the problems associated with climate change in the energy, water and food security nexus with a special focus on the Middle East.

This book contains selected papers presented during the bi-annual World Renewable Energy Network's Med Green Forum aimed at the international community as well as Mediterranean countries.

This unique book describes how the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) can be used to solve various power system operation and planning optimization problems.

This book reviews the applications, technologies, standards, and other issues related to Smart Cities.

This book explores a sampling of the most powerful and enterprising efforts to achieve biotechnological goals by means of various interdisciplinary approaches.

This volume is a comprehensive guide to the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for the spatial analysis of supply and demand for energy in the global and local scale.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concept, design, working protocols, and diverse photo-chemicals aspects of different solar cell systems with promising prospects, using computational and experimental techniques.

This book focuses on the water-energy-climate nexus, which can be used to improve energy security and quality of life for millions of people in developing countries.

This book presents the energy system roadmaps necessary to limit global temperature increase to below 2(deg)C, in order to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change.

Nach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Geothermie werden die wichtigsten thermischen und hydraulischen Parameter in ihrer Bedeutung behandelt.

This book introduces readers from diverse backgrounds to the principles underlying nanotechnology, from devices to systems, while also describing in detail how businesses can use nanotechnology to redesign their products and processes, in order to have a clear edge over their competition.

This book presents the latest research advancements in the operation of smart homes.

This book takes a holistic approach to plasma physics and controlled fusion via Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) techniques, establishing a new standard for clean nuclear power generation.

This book reviews and examines how power system low-frequency power oscillations and sub-synchronous oscillations may be affected by grid connection of wind power generation.

This book provides students and practicing engineers with a comprehensive guide to off-grid electrification: from microgrids and energy kiosks to solar home systems and solar lanterns.

Das Buch führt ein in das Thema Wasserstoff  als wichtigem Sekundärenergieträger für erneuerbare Primärenergien.

This reference work provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of functional polymers and polymeric materials, ranging from their synthesis and characterization, to properties, actual applications and an outlook on future perspectives.

The book describes the development and commercialization of materials with viscoelastic properties, placing particular emphasis on the scientific and technological differences between plastics and bioplastics.

This book addresses the emerging trend of smart grids in power systems.

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This book describes the challenges and solutions the energy sector faces by shifting towards a hydrogen based fuel economy.

This book focuses on how the energetic efficiency of biofuel production systems can be modeled.

This book offers an introduction to the geomechanical issues raised by both the extraction of actual and potential energy resources, and by the treatment of the ensuing environmental concerns.

This book has been designed for a first course on digital design for engineering and computer science students.

This book presents the latest findings and ongoing research in the field of environmental informatics.

This edited volume gives an insight into climate and energy protection in China and the European Union (EU).

This book highlights Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a viable alternative to the Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), which have been used as desalination plant energy sources.

Nature offers abundant renewable resources that can be used to partially replace fossil fuels and commodity chemicals but issues of cost, technology readiness levels, and compatibility with existing distribution networks remain huge challenges.

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This book discusses the challenges in the convergence of technologies as the Internet of Things (IoT) evolves.

The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especially but not only in developing countries, intensify.

This book discusses the generation of green energy, providing fundamental scientific information on the availability of sustainable biological resources.

This book describes the operation and analysis of soft-commutated isolated DC-DC converters used in the design of high efficiency and high power density equipment.