詳細資訊
The expanded and updated second edition of this book aims at introducing the fundamental physical processes governing the non-conventional and renewable energy resources, technologies and their applications. Numerous new topics, solved and unsolved problems are added to make this book more useful for the readers. Key Features: New chapters on 'Small Hydro System' and 'Financial and Economic Evaluation' Distinctive coverage on Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Energy, and Ocean Energy Current Indian and International case studies Rich pool of pedagogy includes: 51 Solved examples 317 Chapter-end exercises 210 Objective-type questions Table of Content: Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Energy Science and Technology Chapter 2. Energy Conservation Chapter 3. Energy Storage Chapter 4. Solar Energy-Basics Chapter 5. Solar Thermal Systems Chapter 6. Solar Photovoltaic Systems Chapter 7. Wind Energy Chapter 8. Biomass Energy Chapter 9. Geothermal Energy Chapter 10. Ocean Energy Chapter 11. Small Hydro Resources Chapter 12. Emerging Technologies Chapter 13. Miscellaneous Non-Conventional Technologies Chapter 14. Financial and Economic Evaluation