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Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
Paperback. This book discusses renewable energy, including the thesis that nuclear energy, although by no means problem-free, can be a viable source of concentrated, reliable and carbon free electricit, as part of a diversified and rational mix of electricity sources. Translator(s): Ingiardi, Cristina. Num Pages: 174 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; THK; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 10. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847024779
- ISBN
- 9788847024779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.75
€ 36.99
€ 30.75
Marine mammals and seabirds in front of offshore wind energy: MINOS - ...
. Ed(S): Wollny-Goerke, Katrin; Eskildsen, Ka...
hardcover. Editor(s): Wollny-Goerke, Katrin; Eskildsen, Kai. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 11. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Vieweg+Teubner Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9783835102354
- ISBN
- 9783835102354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Paperback. Katrin Jordan-Korte presents the first comprehensive comparison of government promotion of renewable energy technologies in Germany, the United States, and Japan. Num Pages: 265 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Gabler Germany
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783834927125
- ISBN
- 9783834927125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.68
€ 66.68
Hardcover. This book surveys converter designs for large electrical machines, and derives methods for calculating machine phenomena, describing how such effects as torque ripple and induced shaft voltages can endanger the mechanical shaft system and bearings. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: THRD; THX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 174 x 19. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642362811
- ISBN
- 9783642362811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642251566
- ISBN
- 9783642251566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
Hardcover. This book offers a clear view of the role each form of alternative energy may play in supplying energy needs in the near future. It details the most common renewable energy sources as well as examines nuclear energy by fission and fusion energy. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642209505
- ISBN
- 9783642209505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.63
€ 141.63
Paperback. Presenting the concepts underlying the determination of free energies, this book gives insight into the theoretical and computational foundations, and applications from molecular-level modelling and simulations of chemical and biological systems. The variety of free energy calculations can be seen as implementations of a few basic principles. Editor(s): Chipot, Christophe; Pohorille, Andrew. Series: Springer Series in Chemical Physics. Num Pages: 536 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540736172
- ISBN
- 9783540736172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 429.44
€ 429.44
Hardcover. The rapid emergence of electricity production from renewable energy sources can make the understanding and therefore the perception of these technologies difficult. Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848213906
- ISBN
- 9781848213906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.10
€ 181.10
Paperback. Examines the hard facts of supply and demand to underscore the vast quantities of power we need, and how little of that horsepower can come from 'renewable' sources - and then shows that the US has vast resources at hand, if only it dares muster the political will needed to tap them. Num Pages: 448 pages, charts/grafs throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNF; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 143 x 30. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781586489533
- ISBN
- 9781586489533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.90
€ 24.99
€ 21.90
Hardcover. This updated edition of Gesser's classic textbook has undergone a full revision and now has the latest material, including new chapters on semiconductors and nanotechnology. It includes a supplementary laboratory section with stepwise experimental protocols. Num Pages: 370 pages, 169 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PNR; TDC; TGMT; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 259 x 32. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461442615
- ISBN
- 9781461442615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.60
€ 130.60
Hardcover. Offering a thorough review of the principles of sustainability assessment, this book explores multi-criteria decision analysis, ecological footprint analysis and normative-functional concepts via case studies in developed, emerging and developing countries. Editor(s): Jenssen, Till. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 105 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447151364
- ISBN
- 9781447151364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. This book provides a description of power train control for hybrid vehicles. Coverage includes real-time-implementable strategies that can approximate an optimal solution, including one that is adaptive for vehicle conditions like velocity and mass. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: THX; TJFM; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447150756
- ISBN
- 9781447150756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. This book systematizes available information, highlighting achievements and summarizing current understanding of the relationships between the physicochemical properties of photocatalytic materials and photoactivity. Includes charts, drawings and photos. Editor(s): Coronado, Juan M.; Fresno, Fernando; Hernandez-Alonso, Maria D.; Portela, Raquel. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 348 pages, 10 black & white tables, 9 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TDC; TGMT; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447150602
- ISBN
- 9781447150602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.32
€ 195.32
GIS to Support Cost-effective Decisions on Renewable Sources
Gemelli, Alberto; Mancini, Adriano; Diamantin...
Paperback. This book addresses the use of Geographic Information Systems to help evaluate cost-effectiveness of renewable resource exploitation. Offers a process to adapt geographic data for analysis and decision-making in the economic exploitation of geothermal energy. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Num Pages: 93 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RGW; RNFY; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447150541
- ISBN
- 9781447150541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.49
€ 74.49
Hardcover. This book discusses synthesis, properties and uses of new materials in devices from electrodes, interface and carrier transport materials to the active layer of donors and acceptors. Covers polymers, exciton and charge dynamics, organic photovoltaics and more. Editor(s): Choy, Wallace C. H. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 272 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447148227
- ISBN
- 9781447148227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.20
€ 128.20
Hardcover. With more than 1.3bn people in developing countries still without electricity, this book shows how creative 'off-grid' solutions such as community-based generation, renewable technologies and localized financing can deliver cost-effective, reliable power. Editor(s): Bhattacharyya, Subhes C. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 26 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: THX; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447146728
- ISBN
- 9781447146728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.84
€ 194.84
Reactive Power Management of Power Networks with Wind Generation
Amaris, Hortensia; Alonso, Monica; Oretga, Ca...
Hardcover. As renewable power generation moves up the energy agenda, this much-needed volume provides a full update on advanced optimization methods for analyzing and controlling voltage stability in networks augmented by wind-generated power supply. Series: Lecture Notes in Energy. Num Pages: 126 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRD; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447146667
- ISBN
- 9781447146667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.21
€ 127.21
Hardcover. This book offers clear, accurate data for topics ranging from Ni cermet anodes, chemical expansion in materials, and the measuring and modelling of mechanical stresses, to the broader history and present design of cells, to SOFC systems and the future of SOFC. Editor(s): Irvine, John T.S.; Connor, Paul. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PNRH; TGMB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447144557
- ISBN
- 9781447144557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. With up-to-date numerical data across a range of topics related to renewable energy technologies, this volume offers a comprehensive source of key information to engineers, economists and other professionals working in the energy and climate change sectors. Series: Lecture Notes in Energy. Num Pages: 373 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 210 colour illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447143840
- ISBN
- 9781447143840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.21
€ 196.21
Hardcover. This book offers an extensive introduction to the modeling of photovoltaic generators and their emulation by means of power electronic converters will aid in understanding and improving design and setup of new PV plants. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 299 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRD; THX; TJFC; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447143772
- ISBN
- 9781447143772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.98
€ 194.98
Hardcover. Summarizing several decades of development in UTES-strategically vital in combating global warming-this book, which includes current statistics and real-world applications, forms an excellent introduction to this widely used method of energy conservation. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 152 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; TGMB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447142720
- ISBN
- 9781447142720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardcover. In the context of growing evidence that switchgrass is one of the most promising biomass crops for energy production and thus for a 'biophilic' economy, this comprehensive guide covers their social benefits as well as relevant agronomy and marketing. Editor(s): Monti, Andrea. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447129028
- ISBN
- 9781447129028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Hardcover. This book shows how an understanding of system dynamics is crucial to good performance and how that performance can be improved across a plant's operating range by using predictive control. It explains how different controllers can be applied. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; THX; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447122906
- ISBN
- 9781447122906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Hardcover. Offering a multidisciplinary approach to implementing wind and solar energy, this book details the integration of solar and wind energy resources to the electric grid worldwide. It addresses real world problems through several examples and simulations. Series: Power Electronics and Power Systems. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRB; THRD; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441993229
- ISBN
- 9781441993229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.48
€ 127.48