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Paperback. This work provides coverage of the relationship between the design and cost issues of large wind turbines. Using simple principles of engineering science, the authors develop a model for quantifying the weight and cost of variable machine sizes, enabling quantitative comparisons to be made. Num Pages: 200 pages, ill. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 206 x 278 x 11. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471494560
- ISBN
- 9780471494560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 423.31
€ 423.31
Hardcover. A balanced introduction to tomorrow's energy sources Over the course of the next fifty years, there will be a shift in the quest for sustainble energy, including a major change in transportation from internal combustion engines burning petroleum-derived fuels to newer technology engines using new transportation fuels. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471772088
- ISBN
- 9780471772088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.40
€ 128.40
Hardcover. Offers a foundation for understanding and implementing methods for reducing the environmental impact of the different forms of transportation - road, rail, air, and sea, and of both people and goods, including raw, as well as toxic, materials. This book presents practical and analytic techniques enhancing the integrity of transportation vehicles. Series: Environmentally Conscious Engineering, Myer Kutz Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: THX; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471793694
- ISBN
- 9780471793694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.17
€ 170.17
Hardcover. Photovoltaic conversion is a process for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. This book is a survey of recent achievements in solar concentration techniques for photovoltaic electricity generation. Num Pages: 308 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967651
- ISBN
- 9780471967651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 348.63
€ 348.63
Hardback. Solar Electricity Second Edition Edited by Tomas Markvart University of Southampton, UK ". warmly recommended as a comprehensive, introductory text on a subject which should become increasingly important. Editor(s): Markvart, Tomas. Series: UNESCO Energy Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRH; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988526
- ISBN
- 9780471988526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.65
€ 248.65
Paperback. Emphasizing practical applications, this introduction to solar photovoltaics explores solar radiation, solar cells and photovoltaic engineering. The environmental impact of photovoltaics is analyzed, and advanced topics, such as alternative storage arrangements, conclude the text. Editor(s): Markvart, Tomas. Series: UNESCO Energy Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRH; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 96 x 66 x 6. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988533
- ISBN
- 9780471988533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.76
€ 96.76
Hardcover. A whole host of motivations are driving the development of the "renewables" industry- ranging from the desire to develop sustainable energy resources to the reduction of dangerous greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Editor(s): Hood, Elizabeth E.; Nelson, Peter; Powell, Randall. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813816944
- ISBN
- 9780813816944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.24
€ 256.24
Hardcover. As solar energy becomes increasingly more important in all of our lives, it is more important to learn how it works and how it can be implemented. Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118016213
- ISBN
- 9781118016213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.50
€ 89.50
Hardcover. This technical book explores current and future applications of solar power as an unlimited source of energy that earth receives every day. Photosynthetic organisms have learned to utilize this abundant source of energy by converting it into high-energy biochemical compounds. Num Pages: 488 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118160060
- ISBN
- 9781118160060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.92
€ 149.92
Hardcover. Provides detailed descriptions of organic, inorganic, and hybrid solar cells and the latest developments in the quest to produce low-cost, long-lasting solar cells What will it take to transform solar energy from an important alternative source to a truly competitive and, perhaps, dominant one? Lower cost and longer life. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118168530
- ISBN
- 9781118168530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.02
€ 125.02
Hardcover. The world is at the crossroads of either quickly changing the energy picture towards implementing efficient renewable energy sources or postponing this process by another generation. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNBT; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118237908
- ISBN
- 9781118237908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.05
€ 60.05
Hardcover. The first book written on this important topic, Metal Chalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures and Their Applications in Renewable Energy provides an in-depth examination of the properties and synthesis of a class of nanomaterials essential to renewable energy manufacturing. Editor(s): Qurashi, Mohammad. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN; THX; TJFD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118237915
- ISBN
- 9781118237915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.71
€ 223.71
Hardcover. Providing a working level of expertise for the numerous non-specialists entering this rapidly growing industry, Electricity from Wave and Tide introduces all relevant topics in wind and tidal energy, from global resources and historical background to today's wave and tidal machines. Num Pages: 278 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118340912
- ISBN
- 9781118340912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.17
€ 84.17
Hardcover. Featuring practical approaches to various reliability theory applications, this book the first of three in a series helps readers to understand and properly utilize statistical methods and optimal resource allocation to solve everyday engineering problems. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; TGPR; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118341834
- ISBN
- 9781118341834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.21
€ 114.21
Hardcover. Beginning first with the fundamentals of biofuel and co-firing, this essential resource then moves into coverage of the methodology that assists energy scientists and engineers to arrive at optimal biomass materials that are tailored to each company's business and economic environments. Series: IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118542668
- ISBN
- 9781118542668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.86
€ 144.86
Hardcover. Series: Performability Engineering Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: TGPR; THX; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc Australia
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118549377
- ISBN
- 9781118549377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.12
€ 195.12
Hardcover. A practical, step-by-step guide to designing world-class, high availability systems using both classical and DFSS reliability techniques Whether designing telecom, aerospace, automotive, medical, financial, or public safety systems, every engineer aims for the utmost reliability and availability in the systems he, or she, designs. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TGPR; THX; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118551127
- ISBN
- 9781118551127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.21
€ 147.21
Hardcover. From an expert who advised on the Chernobyl problem as well as in the aftermath of Three Mile Island comes a book that contains experienced engineering assessments of the options for replacing the existing, aged, fossil-fired power stations by renewables, gas-fired, or nuclear plants. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THK; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118551707
- ISBN
- 9781118551707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.07
€ 144.07
Hardcover. The overall efficiency, effectiveness, and practicality of potential future energy sources and systems are directly related to many materials-related factors. This volume features 30 papers presented during the 2012 Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy Conference. Editor(s): Wicks, George G.; Simon, Jack; Zidan, Ragaiy; Brigmon, Robin; Fischman, Gary S.; Arepalli, Sivaram; Norris, Ann; McCluer, Megan. Series: Ceramic Transactions Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGM; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 73 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118580981
- ISBN
- 9781118580981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.25
€ 156.25
Hardcover. The search for alternative energy sources to offset diminishing resources of easy and cost-effective fossil fuels has become a global initiative. Fuel generated from biomass is a leading competitor in this arena. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118634509
- ISBN
- 9781118634509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.96
€ 229.96