Energy technology and engineering

An all-in-one reference combining hydrodynamic theory with drilling applications for the design, planning, and optimization of drilling operations Hydromechanical processes underlie the majority of technology operations in drilling and present a crucial concern as the pace and depth of drilling increasesin today's energy-hungry world.

Demystifies FACTS controllers, offering solutions to power control and power flow problems Flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) controllers represent one of the most important technological advances in recent years, both enhancing controllability and increasing power transfer capacity of electric power transmission networks.

The myths and facts about alternative fuels and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy.

This book documents a special collection of articles from a select group of invited prominent scientists from academia, national laboratories and industry who presented their work at the symposia on Energy Materials and Nanotechnology for Power Generation at the 2008 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T 08) conference held in Pittsburgh, PA.

The myths and facts about alternative fuels and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy.

Distributed power generation is a technology that could help to enable efficient, renewable energy production both in the developed and developing world.

Learn to correct icing and pollution problems in electrical line insulation Written by prominent experts in the field, this book takes an in-depth look at the issues of electrical insulators for icing and polluted environments.

A practical, hands-on approach to power distribution system reliability As power distribution systems age, the frequency and duration of consumer interruptions will increase significantly.

This book answers the need for a practical, hands-on guide for assessing power stability in real time, rather than in offline simulations.

Adapted from an updated version of the author's classic Electric Power System Design and Analysis, with new material designed for the undergraduate student and professionals new to Power Engineering.

A comprehensive and fascinating account of electrical and electronics history Much of the infrastructure of today's industrialized world arose in the period from the outbreak of World War I to the conclusion of World War II.

This book introduces the finite element method applied to the resolution of industrial heat transfer problems.

The theory, design, construction, and operation of microbial fuel cells Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), devices in which bacteria create electrical power by oxidizing simple compounds such as glucose or complex organic matter in wastewater, represent a new and promising approach for generating power.

A timely and thought-provoking solution to the world's energy shortfall The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming are forcing us to consider alternatives.

The first book on novel products derived from the new generation of combustion ashes, Combustion Residues Sustainable Applications discusses the nature of ashes derived from coal co-combustion, biomass, and other fuels in traditional and stand-alone power plants and municipal waste incinerators.

Fuel cell technology is the most exciting and legitimate alternative source of power currently available to us as world resources of non-renewable fuel continue to be depleted.

Renewables-Based Technology: Sustainability Assessment Sustainability is a key driving force for industries in the chemical, food, packaging, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors, and quantitative sustainability indicators are being incorporated into company reports.

The first book to provide comprehensive coverage of FACTS power systems modeling and simulation.

Maintaining the reliable and efficient generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power is of the utmost importance in a world where electricity is the inevitable means of energy acquisition, transportation, and utilization, and the principle mode of communicating media.

The presence of high voltage power lines has provoked widespread concern for many years.

Photovoltaic technology - or the direct conversion of light into electricity - is the fastest growing means of electricity generation today, however it is generally used outdoors.

Fundamentals of Gas-Particle Flow is an edited, updated, and expanded version of a number of lectures presented on the "e;Gas-Solid Suspensions course organized by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.

World Coal Resources: Methods of Assessment and Results is an English translation of the German book Weltkohlenvorrate.

Few Particle Problems in the Nuclear Interaction emerged from the International Conference on Few Particle Problems in the Nuclear Interaction held in Los Angeles, from August 28-September 1, 1972.

The aim of the biennial series of symposia on Fusion Technology, organized by the European Fusion Laboratories, is the exchange of information on the design, construction and operation of fusion experiments.

Those connected with the petroleum industry will need no introduction to The Petroleum Handbook.

The objective of the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) conference is to set the stage for the exchange of information on the design, construction, and operation of fusion experiments and the technology which is being developed for the next-step devices and for fusion reactors.

The safe disposal of radioactive wastes by burial in deep geological formations requires long-term predictions of the future behaviour of the wastes and their engineered repository.

The fields covered by the hydrogen energy topic have grown rapidly, and now it has become clearly multidisciplinary.

This handbook is vital for understanding the origin of deep-water sandstones, emphasizing sandy-mass transport deposits (SMTDs) and bottom-current reworked sands (BCRSs) in petroleum reservoirs.

Fuel Cells: Current Technology Challenges and Future Research Needs is a one-of-a-kind, definitive reference source for technical students, researchers, government policymakers, and business leaders.

PEM Fuel Cell Testing and Diagnosis covers the recent advances in PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell systems, focusing on instruments and techniques for testing and diagnosis, and the application of diagnostic techniques in practical tests and operation.

This book is a contribution to the history of a vital stage of UK technical and economic development, perhaps the most important since the Second World War.

During the past 10 years, the Oil industry in India has seen a tremendous rise in exploration activity with several major E&P companies generating vast amount of new geological and geophysical data.

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Power Sources, Models, Sustainability, Infrastructure and the Market reviews the performance, cost, safety, and sustainability of battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), including nickel-metal hydride batteries and Li-ion batteries.

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing provides an overview of the most important aspects of fuel reforming to the generally interested reader, researcher, technologist, teacher, student, or engineer.

In fuel cell research, the gap between fundamental electrochemical processes and the engineering of fuel cell systems is bridged by the physical modelling of fuel cells.

Gain a better understanding of the connections among earth's finite resources and the environmental, social, ethical, technical and economical impacts of your daily decisions with Moaveni's ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SUSTAINABILITY, 2nd Edition.

Designed for students with no previous experience in motor controls, Herman's UNDERSTANDING MOTOR CONTROLS, 4E introduces basic principles and guides readers from learning about common motor control components to understanding how to use components in motor control circuits.

Combine comprehensive coverage of basic electrical theory with practical "e;how to"e; information to prepare students for real practice with DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY, 7E by Stephen Herman.

Master the principles of logic design with the exceptional balance of theory and application found in Roth/Kinney/John's FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGIC DESIGN, ENHANCED, 7th Edition.

This uniquely effective guide will help you master the 2020 National Electrical Code(R).

Completely updated to reflect the 2020 National Electrical Code(R), Simmons' ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING, Sixth Edition equips you with a user-friendly, practical guide to the latest requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NEC(R) along with current industry best practices.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY, Tenth Edition, presents the essentials of electrical theory in a clear, current, logical manner to help you master both fundamental concepts and more advanced subjects relevant to the field of industrial electricity.

Completely revised and updated to reflect the 2020 National Electrical Code(R) (NEC(R)), ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Seventeenth Edition, offers the most current coverage available.

Analysis and Control System Techniques for Electric Power Systems, Part 4 is the fourth volume of a four volume sequence in this series devoted to the significant theme of "e;"e;Analysis and Control Techniques for Electric Power Systems.

Control and Dynamic Systems: Advances in Theory and Application, Volume 51: Robust Control System Techniques and Applications Part 2 of 2 discusses system robustness techniques.

Renewable Energy: Technology and the Environment comprises 106 chapters, with the first focusing on integrated resource planning.

Energy in Perspective, Second Edition attempts to place the energy crisis in perspective and discusses the sources and functions of energy.