Energy for Sustainable Society
From Resources to Users
by Oguz A. Soysal, Hilkat S. Soysal
1st Edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781119561309 |
| eText ISBN | 9781119561354 |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 552 |
Energy for Sustainable Society: From Resources to Users, 1st Edition, is a handbook that provides a technical foundation for evaluating energy systems. The volume applies an interdisciplinary systems approach to examine energy supply chains alongside socioeconomic indicators.
Coverage spans primary source availability, conversion processes, and end-use efficiency across multiple sectors. Topics include conventional and unconventional fossil fuels, nuclear power, and electrical transmission, alongside renewable sources including solar, wind, and hydropower.
The volume also investigates supply security, environmental and ethical considerations, and career paths in energy engineering, supported by case studies and self-assessment quizzes.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 2: Energy Conversion and Storage
Chapter 3: Fossil Fuels
Chapter 4: Nuclear Energy
Chapter 5: Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter 6: Electric Energy Systems
Chapter 7: Thermal Power Generation
Chapter 8: Hydropower
Chapter 9: Wind Energy Systems
Chapter 10: Solar Energy Systems
Chapter 11: Energy Security
Chapter 12: Energy and Sustainable Development
Customer Reviews
0.0
0 reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!
Write a Review
Reviewed by GradeFocus Editorial Team
