Sustainable Energy and the Environment: A Clean Technology Approach

The book introduces a unique approach to sustainability and energy conservation which emphasizes the relationships between underlying scientific principles and practical applications employed in engineering solutions. All this is offered in a form that matches the requirements of college-level envir...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kaushika, N.D., Reddy, K.S. (Author), Kaushik, Kshitij (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environment
  • 2. The Environment
  • 3. Earth’s Planetary Temperature
  • 4. Conventional Energy and Power System
  • 5. Energy Environment Interactions
  • 6. Clean Coal Technologies for Power Generation
  • 7. Solar Thermal Energy and Power Systems
  • 8. Solar Photovoltaic Power
  • 9. Biomass Energy and Power Systems
  • 10. Wind Energy Conversion
  • 11. Energy Efficient Architecture
  • 12. Energy Conservation
  • 13. Solid Waste Management
  • 14. Air and Water Pollution
  • Index