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"A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to sustainable energy including theory, coding examples, real-world case studies, video solutions, discussion topics, and over 160 end-of-chapter problems, with solutions for instructors. An ideal introduction for senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering"--
List of contents
Preface; 1. A broad spectrum introduction; 2. The concept of sustainability; 3. Theoretical basics: electrical, chemical, thermal, and fluids; 4. Fossil fuels; 5. Nuclear energy; 6. Renewable energy resources; 7. Biomass; 8. Geothermal energy; 9. Hydropower; 10. Ocean energy; 11. Solar energy; 12. Wind energy; 13. Energy storage; 14. Energy efficiency; 15. Future prospects; Index.
About the author
Serdar Celik is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, and Chair of the Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). His research fields include renewable energy, building energy efficiency, green roofs, and HVAC technologies. In 2018, he was selected as the Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar at SIUE, and is the Founding Chair of Ilgaz Energy Symposia and SIUE Energy Symposia.
Summary
A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to sustainable energy including theory, coding examples, real-world case studies, video solutions,discussion topics, and over 160 end-of-chapter problems, with solutions for instructors. An ideal introduction for senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering.
