Energy conservation and engineering
Language: English Publication details: New Delhi: Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, 2023. Description: xv, 320p.; 22cmsISBN: 9789394883581Subject(s): Renewable energy sources | Solar energy -- Solar technologies | Coal --- A fossil fuel | Nuclear power energy -- Wind energyDDC classification: 621.042 S58| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Contents:
1. Renewable Energy Sources.
2. Solar Energy Basics.
3. Solar Technologies.
4. Civil Engineering Projects Connected with Energy Source.
5. Biomass and Biogas Technologies.
6. Smokeless Chulha.
7. Geothermal Energy and Its Utilization.
8. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion.
9. Fuel Cell.
10. Thermoelectric Power Generation and M.H.D. Power.
11. Energy Auditing and Green Building.
This book explores in a precise way different concepts about the importance of clean energy in sustainable development are explained seem very amazing. Taking the stock of the fossil fuels and assessing their availability in times to come, the importance of seeking alternatives has been brought out well. Various energy resources like solar, wind, biogas geothermal and ocean's thermal, wave, and tidal sources of renewable energy can be best alternative to fossil fuels that has been well explained in this book. The descriptions of various technological challenges involved in utilizing all these sources of energy are the key feature of this book. Utilization of the biogas can be made as a sustainable resource for power generation especially for rural sector which is also highlighted. In this regard, several national level mission mode projects based on biogas undertaken by Indian government are also explained to acquaint readers with success and risk factors of such projects. Pros and cons of all these energy resources are highlighted to indicate the viability of all options. From this, one can gauge the possibilities of seeing these sources turning into a reality, as far as the power generation from sources other than fossil fuels is concerned. Seller Inventory # 139159A
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