Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
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Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
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. 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. 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. 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
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 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
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
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. 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
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Energy. Num Pages: 119 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761032
- ISBN
- 9789400761032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.80
€ 76.80
Hardback. Solar Energy is an authoritative reference on the design of solar energy systems in building projects, with applications, operating principles, and simple tools for the construction, engineering, and design professional. Series: RSMeans. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; THX; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118139240
- ISBN
- 9781118139240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.16
€ 106.16
Process Design Strategies for Biomass Conversion Systems
Ng, Denny K. S.; Tan, Raymond R.; Foo, Domini...
Hardback. This book covers recent developments in process systems engineering (PSE) for efficient resource use in biomass conversion systems. It provides an overview of process development in biomass conversion systems with focus on biorefineries involving the production and coproduction of fuels, heating, cooling, and chemicals. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 177 x 251 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118699157
- ISBN
- 9781118699157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.43
€ 158.43
Hardback. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: PHV; PN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 222 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 784
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118702109
- ISBN
- 9781118702109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.65
€ 238.65
Paperback. A guide that offers what you need to learn about the theory and construction of windmills, from small ones intended solely as models to those large enough to generate electricity. Providing what you need to get you on your way to building windmills, it includes instructions, illustrations, and designs for every part of the project. Num Pages: 128 pages, 110 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616085636
- ISBN
- 9781616085636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.72
€ 14.99
€ 12.72
Paperback. As a fuel, biodiesel is attractive for many reasons. It can be made using a variety of local resources on a small scale. Biodiesel supports local farms and economies and plays a part in community building. It may be made using renewable resources, making Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 color ills. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764329081
- ISBN
- 9780764329081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 25.45
€ 36.99
€ 25.45
Paperback. Wind energy is today's most developed form of "green" power on the planet. This comprehensive survey examines the history of wind power, from early peoples technology to harness the wind for basic mechanical tasks (such as turning grain to flour) through Num Pages: 144 pages, 141 color photos. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764329692
- ISBN
- 9780764329692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.47
€ 31.99
€ 21.47
Offers a technical approach to tidal power and how it can be harnessed efficiently and cost-effectively, with less impact on the environment than traditional power plants. This book covers the technical aspects of tidal power plants without dams, or Marine Hydro Kinetic (MHK) power plants. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118720912
- ISBN
- 9781118720912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.71
€ 227.71
Offers a thorough treatment of the technologies, practical applications, and future of wind power, with the pros and cons and technical intricacies of various types of wind turbines and wind power prediction. This book covers all the updated protocols for wind power and its applications. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118720929
- ISBN
- 9781118720929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.55
€ 233.55
Written by leading experts in the field, Cyanobacteria: An Economic Perspective is a comprehensive edited volume covering all areas of an important field and its application to energy, medicine and agriculture. Issues related to environment, food and energy have presented serious challenge to the stability of nation-states. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KNBT; TCB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 186 x 25. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119941279
- ISBN
- 9781119941279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.48
€ 184.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Shultz, George Pratt; Armstrong, Robert C. Num Pages: 44 pages. BIC Classification: JPP; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 50. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817918255
- ISBN
- 9780817918255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.88
€ 16.99
€ 15.88
Paperback. Editor(s): Backus, Albert O. Num Pages: 120 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: THFG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594547331
- ISBN
- 9781594547331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.43€ 58.90
€ 82.43
€ 58.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Welborne, Victor I. Num Pages: 119 pages, colour & b/w tables & charts. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 119
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594547560
- ISBN
- 9781594547560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.90€ 56.51
€ 78.90
€ 56.51
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dunlop, Ewan D.; Wald, Lucien; Euri, Marcel. Num Pages: 205 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: KNBT; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594549199
- ISBN
- 9781594549199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.53€ 126.58
€ 182.53
€ 126.58
Paperback. Editor(s): Freeman, Milton M. R.; Carbyn, Ludwig N. Series: Occasional Publications Series. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Canadian Circumpolar Inst (Cci
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780919058682
- ISBN
- 9780919058682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.67
€ 26.99
€ 20.67