Energy Harvesting: Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion Systems (Energy, Power Electronics, and Machines)
β Scribed by Alireza Khaligh, Omer C. Onar
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 368
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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π SIMILAR VOLUMES
When we βconserve energy,β do we aim at maximum or minimum mechanical work? Why is it necessary for even the best electric power plants to dissipate and waste more than 50% of the energy in their fuels? What is the maximum amount of useful mechanical work we can get from an energy resource? How c
Discover a straightforward and holistic look at energy conversion and conservation processes using the exergy concept with this thorough text. Explains the fundamental energy conversion processes in numerous diverse systems, ranging from jet engines and nuclear reactors to human bodies. Provides exa
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This book is designed to serve as a textbook for courses on renewable energy technology tragetted at upper undergraduate or graduate students. This book can also be used as a core or supplementary text for courses in energy conservation and management and solar photo-voltaic design and application.