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1 online resource (421 pages) |
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Nano and Energy Ser |
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Nano and energy series.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author; 1: Energy, Environment, and Renewable Energy; 1.1 Introduction, Basic Energy Concepts, Fossil Fuels Sources; 1.2 Renewable Energy Sources; 1.3 Physics and Energy Fundamentals; 1.4 Heat Transfer and Essential of Fluid Mechanics; 1.4.1 Basics of Fluid Mechanics; 1.5 Future Energy Demand and Environment; 1.6 Units and Dimensional Analysis; 1.7 Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 2: Solar Energy Resources; 2.1 Introduction, Astronomical Background |
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2.2 Sun-Earth Geometry, Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation, Solar Constant2.3 Solar Irradiance on the Earth's Surface; 2.4 Solar Radiation on Horizontal and Tilted Surfaces; 2.4.1 Clear Sky Radiation Models; 2.4.2 Solar Radiation on Tilted Surfaces; 2.5 Daily and Monthly Solar Radiation Estimation Models; 2.6 Solar Radiation Measurements; 2.6.1 Solar Design Tools; 2.6.2 Radiation Measurement Techniques; 2.7 Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 3: Solar Collectors and Solar Thermal Energy Systems; 3.1 Introduction to Solar Thermal Energy |
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3.2 Passive and Active Solar Thermal Energy Systems3.2.1 Direct Use of Passive Solar Energy Systems; 3.2.2 Active Solar Heating and Cooling; 3.3 Collecting Solar Energy, Tracking Sunlight; 3.3.1 Thermal Solar Collector Capture, Heat Transfer, and Loss Mechanisms; 3.3.2 Radiative Properties and Characteristics of Materials; 3.3.3 Heat Transfer and Loss Mechanisms in Solar Collectors; 3.4 Solar Collectors, Types, and Characteristics; 3.4.1 Flat-Plate Solar Collectors; 3.4.2 Tubular Solar Energy and Evacuated-Tube Collectors; 3.4.3 Solar Collector Components; 3.5 Concentrating Solar Energy |
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3.5.1 Shadowing and Shadow Types3.5.2 Optimum Solar Collector, Panel Orientation, and Solar Collection Estimates; 3.6 Solar Thermal Systems for Electricity Generation; 3.6.1 Systems with Parabolic Troughs or Linear Fresnel Collectors; 3.6.2 Salt Solar Pond, Solar Chimney Systems, and Solar Furnaces; 3.7 Solar Thermal Energy Storage; 3.8 Summary; 3.9 Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 4: Photovoltaic Systems and Applications; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Photovoltaic Basics, Operation, and PV Cell Materials; 4.2.1 Double-Diode and Simplified Single-Diode PV Cell Models |
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4.2.2 Non-Ideal PV Cell Characteristics and Behavior4.2.3 PV Cell Construction, Technology, and Materials; 4.3 Photovoltaic Modules, Arrays, and Systems; 4.3.1 PV Module Efficiency and Characteristics; 4.3.2 PV Module Technology and Types; 4.3.3 PV System Operation; 4.4 PV Systems and Components; 4.4.1 PV Array Orientation; 4.4.2 Factors Affecting PV Output; 4.5 PV System Design; 4.5.1 Site Selection and Load Estimates; 4.6 Summary; 4.7 Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 5: Wind Energy Resources; 5.1 Introduction, Historical Notes; 5.2 Wind Energy Resources |
| Summary |
This textbook is intended for an audience with little or no power engineering or renewable energy background. The book covers electric energy from alternative energy sources, including solar, wind, water, hydropower, geothermal, and ocean energy. Core issues discussed include wind and solar resource estimates and analysis, solar thermal systems, solar collectors, photovoltaics, wind turbines, geothermal energy, energy small hydropower, wave, tide and ocean energy, and characteristics of energy conversion, control, and electrical aspects. This is one of the most comprehensive textbooks for students, engineers, and professionals who study renewable energy. There are several questions and problems, presented with increasing difficulty, most of which focus on practical applications. The materials and problems are drawn from the author's extensive experience in renewable energy analysis, assessment, design, control, and the power electronics of wind and solar energy conversion systems. Each section of the book contains several solved examples, as well as practical and advanced discussions, that instill critical thinking and apply to industrial applications. The book is divided into eight chapters and covers the most important aspects of renewable energy sources and technologies |
| Notes |
5.3 Factors Affecting Wind Energy Estimates and Computations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Radian Belu, PhD, is an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has a PhD in power engineering and a PhD in physics. Before joining Southern University, Dr. Belu held faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada, and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer, and consultant. His research focuses on energy conversion, renewable energy, microgrids, power electronics, climate, and extreme event impacts on power systems. He taught and developed courses in power engineering, renewable energy, smart grids, control, electric machines and environmental physics. His research interests include power systems, renewable energy systems, smart microgrids, power electronics and electric machines, energy management and engineering education. Dr. Belu has published 1 book, 15 book chapters, and over 200 papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings. He has been PI or Co-PI for various research projects in the United States and abroad |
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Print version record |
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Electric power systems.
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Renewable energy sources.
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TECHNOLOGY -- Electricity.
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TECHNOLOGY -- Electronics -- General.
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Electric power systems
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Renewable energy sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2019021396 |
| ISBN |
9781000439182 |
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1000439186 |
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9780429297281 |
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0429297289 |
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9781000448887 |
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1000448886 |
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9781000444032 |
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1000444031 |
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